‘LORNA DOONE’: A HISTORICAL EPIC ADAPTATION ALTERNATIVE TO ‘OUTLANDER’
Revisiting films from my younger cinematic years is an interesting study. One of these falling into this category is Lorna Doone. An BBC production based on the novel of the…
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‘THE FORSYTE SAGA’: HEARTBREAKING GENERATIONS OF FAMILY LOVE AND LOSS
One of the period dramas that’s been around for years, I’ve never watched The Forsyte Saga. At least not until now. the forsyte saga series one The Forsyte Saga Series…
‘DOWNTON ABBEY: A NEW ERA’: THE MOVIE THAT’S LIKE A HUG
Back with a sequel, in film speak, Downton Abbey a New Era is almost perfect. Almost. Downton Abbey: A New Era (2022) Film Review No stranger to change, the occupants…
‘GRANTCHESTER,’ SERIES FOUR: A SWAN SONG FOR SIDNEY
After you follow the journey of a favorite character for 3 plus years, and gotten to know them, seeing them leave is a little bit disappointing. However knowing it’s the…
On Netflix: ‘Hinterland’ is An Impressive Engrossing Mystery
Like I’m prone to do during late night binge-watching, sometimes I’ll browse Netflix to see what I can find. Despite the fact that services like the streaming giant supposedly cater…
Partners in Crime – How to Find Spies Over Tea!
Though it’s now been several years since its premiere, I haven’t grown wearisome of Agatha Christie adaptations. Though they might not be her most famous “detectives,” one cannot deny that…
North & South (2004) – A Beautiful & Authentic Romance
There are many things British drama does better than American. Once of them happens to be adapting the classics, another romance. This beautiful BBC miniseries isn’t about the north and…
Little Women – Heidi Thomas Re-Tells the Fan Favorite
Period drama season is, and will forever and always be, an anticipated season. The joy of discovering what period drama networks like BBC or PBS (Masterpiece Theatre) commission is a…
The 39 Steps – An Exciting Bittersweet 1940s Mystery
The 39 Steps (2008) TV Movie Review When you eavesdrop on a Twitter conversation between two of your friends, sometimes you walk away with a new recommendation. This is how…
The Musketeers, Season 1 – A British Adventure You’ll Love!
When it comes to swashbuckling adventures, I’m not sure modern cinema has anything better than Disney’s original Pirates of the Caribbean with Johnny Depp. Clearly, the British thought it’d be…