‘THE COURIER’: A DARK BUT INSPIRING REAL-LIFE DRAMA
Movies that are dark, in theme and production, aren’t really “my thing” or at least not regularly. But sometimes, when they’re inspired by a true story with a stellar case,…
Category: Period Drama
see all the latest period dramas we’re re-watching, swooning over, and discovering!
‘THE WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION’: AGATHA CHRISTIE SHORT STORY GOES TWISTY
Though it’s been out for a while, this is the first time I’m finally watching The Witness for the Prosecution (2016). Adapted by the BBC and available now in the…
‘MISS SCARLET & THE DUKE,’ SERIES ONE: A GOOD BUT NOT ALWAYS WORTHY PERIOD DRAMA
Some of the best period dramas show up on places like Masterpiece Theatre. One of their more recent ones is Miss Scarlet and the Duke. A story set in the…
‘THE ROCKETEER’: ONE OF THE VINTAGE DISNEY MOVIES THAT ENTERTAINS
Every now and then, it’s fun to go back and revisit the films we watched growing up. I don’t know that The Rocketeer is one of those I had on…
‘MS. FISHER’S MODERN MURDER MYSTERIES,’ SERIES ONE: A WHOLE NEW APPROACH
Anytime there’s a kind of continuation of a favorite series, I’m usually all in to check in. For some reason that mentality didn’t apply to this Acorn TV series until…
‘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…
‘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)…
