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…
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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…
‘Dickensian’ (2015)
It’s no secret that I’m something of a costume drama junkie. When I read about new ITV or BBC drama, I race to discover what else I can about it:…
FAVORITE COSTUME DRAMAS
Morning, all! So… here’s the deal. I have a ton of reviews and ideas for posts; it’s just the sitting down and writing them that isplaying havoc on my sanity…
‘GREAT EXPECTATIONS’: A Star-Studded Dickens Drama
Last year, the works of Dickens celebrated a milestone, and with that are a handful of new adaptations. Not the least of which was not one but two re-makes of…
‘DAVID COPPERFIELD’ (2000): THE HALLMARK VERSION OF DICKENS MASTERPIECE
Over ten years ago, Hallmark Entertainment, in partnership with TNT, produced a two-part, four-hour long adaptation of the Dickens’ classic David Copperfield. Full of talent, memorable characters and pretty costumes,…
‘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…
Femnista: What the Dickens!
It is a brand-new year and with that comes an all-new issue of Femnista! Not only is the issue brimming with new material (in a Femnista: What the Dickens kind…