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dolls in stitches Captain
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 Posted: Thu Jul 15, 2010 3:42 am
Does anyone here like historical dramas? (Books, Movies, TV)
It is such a hard genre to find things for. I was super excited when The Tudors came out a couple years ago. Absolutely loved it and I am sad that's it's over with now. It wasn't the most accurate story telling of King Henry VIII's reign- but it was so great anyway. Bloody, sexy, good looking actors/actresses (With a couple exceptions), great wardrobe (Although also a little inaccurate), and other stuff- like the way they spoke.
I am mainly focusing on TV at the moment. Does anyone here know of any shows I may be interested in? I was considering watching the recent Robin Hood that BBC was playing. I've also wanted to watch Centennial- an older TV series based off of a book by James Michener.
I know history isn't a popular genre, haha..but I wish I had more shows to entertain me.
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I've read a couple of books like Chesapeake (Michener), Katherine (Seton), Avalon (Seton), A Reliable Wife (Goolrick), and started reading Carribbean by James Michener. I love historical drama- AND especially if there is some romance. <3
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For movies, i've watched and liked
The Duchess
Marie Antoinette
Gladiator
The Mummy
Troy
The Crucible
Girl with a Pearl Earring (read the book as well)
The Last of the Mohicans (also read)
Dangerous Liaisons
Kingdom of Heaven
...**more to come, probably**
The movies I watched and thought were okay are:
-The Brothers Grimm
-Casanova
-The Libertine
-Goya's Ghosts
-Sherlocke Holmes
-There Will be Blood
I've been wanting to watch The Patriot, Master and Commander, and Braveheart. Just don't want to watch them alone. xD
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Posted: Thu Jul 15, 2010 5:48 am
I find the genre to be entertaining. I really enjoyed all three of those movies, The Patriot, Master and Commander (Watched it Yesterday for the umpteenth time), and Braveheart. There was a series called Rome that came on, I never watched it, but my father did and he enjoyed it. Mad Men on AMC is pretty accurate, its about the 1960s style of life.
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dolls in stitches Captain
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Posted: Thu Jul 15, 2010 3:09 pm
I thought Rome looked interesting. I must look into it.
As for Mad Men, I've actually never heard of it. I am assuming there are aspects of hippies, drugs, feminists, and music! whee And possibly Vietnam War?
I've seen the beginning of Master and Commander when I was younger, I didn't get passed the part when the boy had to lose his arm. I really want to watch the entire thing.
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Posted: Thu Jul 15, 2010 5:45 pm
Its a good movie. Mad Men actually focus more on the average Business executive and their family's life. Not exactly what your thinking of, but more interesting than it sounds.
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Posted: Thu Jul 15, 2010 6:44 pm
Oh Oh! Watch the movie Young Victoria. It is about Queen Victoria and is just brilliant. I loved it. It is based on diaries of hers that were found by Fergie.
Also have you seen the BBC production of Pride and Prejudice? I love that too. I still haven't finished the book though...
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Posted: Thu Jul 15, 2010 7:54 pm
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dolls in stitches Captain
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Posted: Fri Jul 16, 2010 6:01 pm
I did see The Other Boleyn Girl. I wasn't sure if I liked it or not. Mostly because I had just watched the Tudors season with Anne Boleyn's short reign- so my brain couldn't help but compare. I think Portman and Johansen look stunning and I loved the costumes. I am sure i'll watch it again.
@Des- Fergie? As in Black Eyed Peas? Lol. I remember seeing an ad for that movie. I would love to watch it. I think I have to wait until it's available, though. And Pride and Prejudice- I remember seeing bits and pieces. It caught my interest. I must find it.
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Posted: Sat Jul 17, 2010 2:28 am
Lol. No Duchess Fergie someone or other.
It should be out... I watched it a couple of months ago. It was so lovely.
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