‘SENSE & SENSIBILITY’ (1995): THE ONE WITH TOO MANY SILLY TEARS
Thought to be the “best” by most Austen fans, thanks to its high acclaim and award-winning talents, much of this feature films’ flaws are too much to overcome. Or at…
Category: Period Drama
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‘FRANKIE DRAKE MYSTERIES,’ SEASON THREE: RETURN FOR MORE FUN!
One of the more entertaining (and underrated?) series on TV, the fearless (and blonde!?) detective is back. This time for more adventure and possible danger, too. Frankie Drake Mysteries, Season…
‘All Creatures Great and Small’: A Re-Made British Masterpiece
In this 8-part TV series, filmmakers introduce viewers to the world of James Herriot, a man who wrote a series of books on his experiences as a vet in a…
On Netflix: ‘The Dig’ Uncovers Forgotten Historical Figure
Despite my best intentions, I forever seem to neglect the “series” I start here. One of these is a Netflix feature during which I talk about something (usually a series/show)…
THE FACES OF A ROMANCE ADAPTATION: ‘Little Women’
There’s very few Louisa May Alcott stories that make a greater impression than that of her easily most heralded work, Little Women. I will admit that most will argue against…
‘Stonehearst Asylum’ is a Most Fascinating and Pretty Period Drama
Movies with a creepy nature are not my thing. Perhaps this is why, some five years later, I still hadn’t seen Stonehearst Asylum, a period drama that has an impressive…
Why Netflix’s ‘Rebecca’ (2020) is a Dream of a Romance
With a stellar cast and a popular home, Rebecca (2020) may not have received the buzz it hoped, but it certainly has enough to recommend it. Rebecca (2020) Netflix Review…
Faces of an Adaptation: The ‘Great Expectations’ One
Dickens classics aren’t something I re-watch often, but those I’ve seen are always top shelf quality productions. As we approach this darker autumnal season, and in pressing onwards in our…
‘Enola Holmes’: The Fierce Holmes Outwits the Smart One
When it comes to new entertainment, for the last two years or better, most of my new favorites appear on platforms like Netflix. This Netflix original, another in their line…
