‘WALLIS AND EDWARD’ (2005) ACORN TV REVIEW
Said to be extensively researched and the first production to tell the story from Wallis’ perspective, I’d eyed this for a few years. Finally I did overcome my curiosity, especially…
Category: Costume Drama
love BBC or ITV costume drama? discover what British costume drama we’ve seen, loved and swooned over.
From Time to Time (2009) – A Duel Timeline BBC Production
One of the sweeter productions from the Brits, I cannot help but think From Time to Time, an underrated gem, never did reach its full potential. The Oldknow family name…
‘THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD’ (2011)
Unfinished works might excite a flurry of promise in fans of a popular author. But then the question, does that mean that screenwriters should attempt to better it by putting…
‘GREAT EXPECTATIONS’ (2011) – BBC’s Gothic and Beautiful Dickens Story about Loss and Love
Attached to this British period drama was either great anticipation or disinterest. Because such accolades came from people whoseopinions I may not always agree with, but do trust curiosity made…
‘TITANIC’ (2012)
100 years later, the fated voyage of one ship is still remembered. Unless you’re living on another planet, in all likelihood news of the RMS Titanic’s 100th anniversary is familiar…
‘The Three Musketeers’ (2011) – An Exciting Re-Telling of a Classic
Time and again “classic” literature is re-tooled for the silver screen and re-made into film adaptations. Somehow, no matter what they may look like or the end result turn out as, we…
‘Land Girls,’ Series Two: British Characters to Love & Cheer On!
I don’t know how historically accurate this series is, but I can see why this British “soap” is such a popular daytime drama among its targeted (likely female) audience, because it…
‘MARTIN CHUZZLEWIT’ (1994) BBC REVIEW
Considering that Dickens’ 200th birthday is in 2012, I figure now is a good time to post some reviews of his book-to-screen movie adaptations from BBC. As someone who thinks…
‘Ballet Shoes’ – A Story about Growing Up & Family
Many of you may recognize this title from the reference Meg Ryan’s character makes to Noel Streatfeild in You’ve Got Mail. I know that has been my only introduction to her…
