tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141871469594180795.post124454594239662973..comments2024-03-28T08:17:11.401-04:00Comments on BB Creations: Thursday Movie Picks: Period DramasBirgithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141871469594180795.post-18502783058204945772021-05-20T20:23:28.539-04:002021-05-20T20:23:28.539-04:00Great Expectations - Not a fan of this adaption. A...Great Expectations - Not a fan of this adaption. Anyway people just don't bathe as often as we do now, so however smelly Miss Havisham was it would not have distressed them as much it would us.Wandererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02942463921185187112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141871469594180795.post-37125711735615853052021-05-18T09:43:12.487-04:002021-05-18T09:43:12.487-04:00If you ever get a chance to see the first 2, I hop...If you ever get a chance to see the first 2, I hope you watch them. I’m glad you like what I write. 😁Birgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141871469594180795.post-65903503897095991212021-05-18T09:41:52.678-04:002021-05-18T09:41:52.678-04:00Oh wow...most people love period drama. Look at yo...Oh wow...most people love period drama. Look at you going against the grain:). If you read about the love affair between Nelson and Lady Hamilton, you will see that this film is pretty spot on which is rare especially for an old movie.Birgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141871469594180795.post-6617561600279030942021-05-18T09:36:38.458-04:002021-05-18T09:36:38.458-04:00Vivien was so striking, intelligent and cultured w...Vivien was so striking, intelligent and cultured who also led a sad life. You have some great choices and I so want to see this Emma. I still have to see Colin Firth in this miniseries.Birgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141871469594180795.post-62535413391754430902021-05-18T09:30:31.115-04:002021-05-18T09:30:31.115-04:00The story of That Hamilton Woman is a great story ...The story of That Hamilton Woman is a great story which I looked into too when I first saw the film. Les Mis is a film I liked but I want to see the film from the 1930s and others like the miniseries. Pride has been done often so I would love to see all versions. GWTW is an excellent film that still surpasses all other films when you put the dollars they made into today’s amount. All of them nailed the character even Leslie Howard’s insipid Ashley and he hated the role. I think we need to look at the films from years ago, as well as tv shows, and take them for the times they were made. Too many are waiting to be offended that it has become too difficult to even say you like films like this one. All In The Family and The Jefferson’s would never be made today because they miss the point of these shows which is making fun of the bigot.Birgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141871469594180795.post-90863602972728653612021-05-18T09:22:42.592-04:002021-05-18T09:22:42.592-04:00OMG! I never thought in that way so now I feel old...OMG! I never thought in that way so now I feel old. Hahahaaa. Birgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141871469594180795.post-35287057140265616272021-05-18T09:21:25.021-04:002021-05-18T09:21:25.021-04:00I’m always ticked when you love my choices and Cam...I’m always ticked when you love my choices and Camille, I felt, had to be mentioned because Garbo excelled in period dramas. I have a soft spot for That Hamilton Woman which got me interested in the art of Romney. The relationship between her and Olivier just sizzles. I always liked this Dickens novel and film. You know that I had the theme of doomed Heroines in this post. I love your theme but I have not seen any of your picks. They all look so good and would love the see Drums Along The Mohawk. Another one that has, so far, gotten away.Birgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141871469594180795.post-18350359359607786672021-05-18T09:09:50.121-04:002021-05-18T09:09:50.121-04:00That’s interesting that you never liked John Mills...That’s interesting that you never liked John Mills. Funny how we dislike some actors/actresses. I always like Great Expectations and loveThat Hamilton Woman with 2 lovers in real life playing great lovers from the past.Birgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141871469594180795.post-1967419099780439552021-05-18T09:00:20.915-04:002021-05-18T09:00:20.915-04:00I have visited and love your picks. I hope you see...I have visited and love your picks. I hope you see the Vivien Leigh movie.Birgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141871469594180795.post-58893435735411723582021-05-18T08:59:13.208-04:002021-05-18T08:59:13.208-04:00I still have to see that Pride & Prejudice. I’...I still have to see that Pride & Prejudice. I’d like to watch all versions to be honest. Sense is a great film and love everyone in it, Alan Rickman grabbed my heart i this film. I didn’t mind Paltrow in Emma and Shakespeare even though I like to slap her usually.Birgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141871469594180795.post-11058342093633309692021-05-18T08:54:54.221-04:002021-05-18T08:54:54.221-04:00Camille is a good film and I hope you see the othe...Camille is a good film and I hope you see the others.Birgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141871469594180795.post-78416734340508262542021-05-18T08:53:21.712-04:002021-05-18T08:53:21.712-04:00Leigh is stunning and so intelligent which comes a...Leigh is stunning and so intelligent which comes across. I love her films as well. She made a great Anna Karenina. I want to see Great Expectations again as it’s been a while.Birgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141871469594180795.post-81881526438154628092021-05-18T08:50:51.694-04:002021-05-18T08:50:51.694-04:00Yes, that movie is not one for teens etc because i...Yes, that movie is not one for teens etc because it’s artsy and not full of action. Vivian Leigh was so beautiful but also highly intelligent, cultured but so fragile.Birgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141871469594180795.post-26745595698004481282021-05-18T08:41:34.038-04:002021-05-18T08:41:34.038-04:00Braveheart is perfect and so is Gladiator Braveheart is perfect and so is Gladiator Birgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141871469594180795.post-16862173100080711572021-05-18T08:39:13.337-04:002021-05-18T08:39:13.337-04:00Oh gosh yes! The kids today would be booing and ma...Oh gosh yes! The kids today would be booing and making snide comments and then walking out of the theatre because Garbo doesn’t take a sub machine gun half way through...well in the first 5 minutes and blow a few party goers away. I love British shows especially Downton Abbey. Doc Martin and Poldark are also great. I love Gettysburg which is so well acted and so agree with you about keeping it real.Birgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141871469594180795.post-31023494707001954872021-05-14T11:50:29.105-04:002021-05-14T11:50:29.105-04:00I haven't seen any of these, and haven't e...I haven't seen any of these, and haven't even heard of the first two. However, I always love your synopses. Hope you are well.Bleubeard and Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10149710375520733752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141871469594180795.post-43647721751024871192021-05-14T05:53:00.265-04:002021-05-14T05:53:00.265-04:00I haven't seen any of these and probably never...I haven't seen any of these and probably never will because I'm not a fan of period dramas. That Hamilton Woman does sound intriguing though. Sonia Cercahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07313734872038610058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141871469594180795.post-12755129396453818702021-05-14T01:07:43.506-04:002021-05-14T01:07:43.506-04:00I saw That Hamilton Woman and loved it. Vivian Lei...I saw That Hamilton Woman and loved it. Vivian Leigh was a joy to watch, both for her acting and her beauty. I love period dramas. My choices: 1. Sense and Sensibility (1995) -- Emma Thompson and Kate Winslet are so good. Ang Lee directed. Emma Thompson won an Oscar for her screenplay. 2. Emma (2020) -- Can you tell I like movies based on books by my favorite author, Jane Austen? I did not like the version of Emma with Gwyneth Paltrow. The most recent Emma stars Anya Taylor-Joy, who also stars in The Queen's Gambit on Netflix, which is an excellent series. Emma was nominated for the Academy Awards for Makeup and Hairstyling, and Costumes. 3. Okay, I can't help myself. Pride and Prejudice (1995) -- It's not a film. It's a mini-series and it's the best ever. Colin Firth is the definitive Mr. Darcy. It's the reason I fell in love with him. Jennifer Ehle is the perfect Lizzie and won a BAFTA for it. She also has a small part in The King's Speech, for which Colin Firth won his Oscar.<br /><br />Love,<br />JanieJanie Junebughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10573607241326291404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141871469594180795.post-87745062197013972202021-05-13T18:16:53.226-04:002021-05-13T18:16:53.226-04:00My wife and I have watched many period dramas. We...My wife and I have watched many period dramas. We saw <i>That Hamilton Woman</i> a few months back and loved it. After the film (like I often do with such films), I set out on a research mission to find out more about the story. So interesting!<br /><br />There are so many of these that I've seen and I'll try to remember a few.<br /><br /><i>Les Miserables</i>--not the musical version which we watched this past weekend and were not impressed. My absolute favorite version was the BBC series, but the other versions were all pretty good.<br /><br /><i>Pride and Prejudice</i>--all the versions I've seen have merit, but my favorite is the one from the forties.<br /><br /><i>Gone with the Wind</i>--my wife's favorite film and one that I enjoy as well. I've seen it several times and despite the reputation it's gained from all the crybabies in our time I still think it's a damn good film.<br /><br />Arlee Bird<br /><a href="http://tossingitout.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Tossing It Out</a><br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141871469594180795.post-40320103715339395672021-05-13T16:35:55.512-04:002021-05-13T16:35:55.512-04:00I haven't seen any of these versions, although...I haven't seen any of these versions, although I did read Great Expectations back in the day. So many great period pieces to choose from. (Scarily, period pieces can now be made of eras which I remember.)Liz A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16531953467834426316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141871469594180795.post-83059013567968891922021-05-13T14:57:33.754-04:002021-05-13T14:57:33.754-04:00LOVE your choices Birgit!!!
Camille is my favorit...LOVE your choices Birgit!!!<br /><br />Camille is my favorite Garbo picture. She's at the height of both her beauty and powers in it, she truly seems to understand the tragic Marguerite. Taylor is equally beautiful but oh so callow. It's Henry Daniell who stands out in support. <br /><br />I prefer several of Vivien's other films more, especially Waterloo Bridge, but That Hamilton Woman is a fine film and she is also at the peak of her loveliness. <br /><br />I like this version of Great Expectations though as Dickens stories go its no Christmas Carol or Tale of Two Cities. One interesting tidbit of this is whereas Jean Simmons played Estella here in the '89 miniseries she portrayed Miss Havisham (being Jean Simmons she was wonderful in both of course!)<br /><br />I love period films as well and took the opportunity to do a theme within the theme using the Revolutionary War as the setting for all three. <br /><br />Drums Along the Mohawk (1939)- Attempting to forge a life and livelihood out of the central New York wilderness as the nation is born Lana and Gil Martin (Claudette Colbert & Henry Fonda) are besieged by Tory, Indian and British forces but they persevere. A depiction of the dangerous rigors faced by settlers on the frontier during the Revolutionary War. <br /><br />The Scarlet Coat (1955)-Benedict Arnold (Robert Douglas), Commander of the Continental Army at West Point conspires with Redcoat Major John Andre (Michael Wilding) to surrender defense of the fort to the British for a large sum of cash as the Revolutionary War rages. Sensing trouble American Major John Boulton (Cornel Wilde) undertakes a counter-intelligence operation to stop the deal from going through. <br /><br />1776 (1972)-The events and personages involved in the lead up to and signing of The Declaration of Independence all set to music. Though there is some artistic license taken this adaptation of the Broadway hit, which is scheduled for a revival later this year, captures the essence of the story. joel65913https://www.blogger.com/profile/14526657073681774683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141871469594180795.post-34410498160453342912021-05-13T13:56:17.476-04:002021-05-13T13:56:17.476-04:00Hi Birgit, I do like a period drama, and I did lik...Hi Birgit, I do like a period drama, and I did like That Hamilton Woman, mainly because of the actors. Great Expectations is my least liked Dicken's book and film, in the film it's John Mills that I didn't like, don't know why really I've just never liked him as an actor. Hope all is well with you, Kate xcuilliesockshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07368305987539574992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141871469594180795.post-36797476752546896122021-05-13T13:36:28.253-04:002021-05-13T13:36:28.253-04:00I LOVE period dramas but I haven't seen any of...I LOVE period dramas but I haven't seen any of these! I've seen other Great Expectations adaptation but not this version.<br /><br />Boy I need to see THAT HAMILTON WOMAN, esp w/ Vivien and Lawrence together! I went with miniseries for my period drama picks, I wonder if you've seen them or not.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06313168799746450979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141871469594180795.post-6060873587423726102021-05-13T13:25:59.561-04:002021-05-13T13:25:59.561-04:00I’m a sucker for a Jane Austen adaptation. I like ...I’m a sucker for a Jane Austen adaptation. I like the Keira Knightly Prude and Prejudice and the Emma Thompson Sense and Sensibilty. Not so keen on Gwyneth Paltrow as Emma (though I did like her in Shakespeare in Love).Anabel Marshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15643196773717977697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141871469594180795.post-86512995974888766602021-05-13T11:01:02.269-04:002021-05-13T11:01:02.269-04:00I enjoyed Camille and am intrigued by Great Expect...I enjoyed Camille and am intrigued by Great Expectations and Hamilton Woman.<br />YOU have a great one.Sandra Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814573408898140885noreply@blogger.com