Faces of a Romance Adaptation: The One All About Emma.
As we speak today, I don’t seem to tire of any adaptation related to Jane Austen. Are there other literary tomes that deserve recognition? Sure. But I’m also happy if…
Category: Costume Drama
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‘Belgravia’ is the New Romance from Downton Abbey Creator
When it comes to a good TV, my kryptonite is a good period drama. There are many things to discuss about Belgravia, which is why I’m going to skip further…
‘The Making of a Lady’: An underrated Victorian Romance
Victorian era mysteries aren’t uncommon. Unfortunately with their popularity being “across the pond,” finding them is sometimes rare. This dark, gripping drama suffers some production flaws, but it has plenty…
Faces of a Fairytale Romance: The ‘Beauty and the Beast’ One
No matter how old we get, I suspect most of us enjoy the beauty that only a fairy tale can inspire now and then. Especially for those of us who…
‘Beauty and the Beast’: The Fairytale Romance You Haven’t Seen
Re-tellings always seem to be a popular choice of filmmakers. This indie version of Beauty and the Beast might not be anything special, but it’s worth a second look if…
The Faces of a Romance Adaptation: The Persuasion One
One of my favorite things to do is create list or discussion contest. One of my favorite things to watch is Jane Austen adaptations. It seems the best thing to…
‘The English Game’ is the Fantastic & Inspired Netflix Drama
Anytime I see a new period drama like The English Game on a streaming service, one thing I know is, I’ll be taking a closer look. Some, it turns out,…
Some of the Best Period Drama on Amazon Prime
Who among us loves a good period drama? I know I sure do. There aren’t enough of them in my mind. This is why sometimes it’s fun to re-visit some…
‘Sense & Sensibility’ Masterpiece Review: A Perfect Adaptation
Several years ago, when BBC/ITV produced a handful of Austen adaptations, Sense and Sensibility (2008) made Austen fans excited. Although I absolutely love it after an initial run-though, each viewing since endears…
