Kim and I watched the first half of the classic BBC miniseries, "Poldark" last weekend. It was quite the TV event back in 1975 and remains one of the most successful British television dramas of all time. Now, naturally, it seems a bit dated since the indoor scenes are shot on tape in a studio. (It resembles a soap opera in more ways than one.) Still, the drama and camp factor makes this series INCREDIBLY worth watching. We still have six more hours to watch, but in the meantime, here are some of the important things we've learned from our newfound TV addiction:
1) There is such a disease as "the morbid sore throat."
2) Ross Poldark is strangely attractive, but only when he is indoors.
3) Wife killers are actually quite lovable.
4) Elizabeth Poldark gives new meaning to the term "dumb blonde."
5) Disgusting little urchin boys can make great wives.
6) Cornwall in the spring is lovely.
7) Old maids should be allowed to date whoever the hell they want.
8) Overacting is not a crime, but it's certainly "deuced awkward."
9) Poaching is a crime.
10) Festering wounds should really be taken care of. --Amy
Wednesday, July 27, 2005
Tuesday, July 26, 2005
Pride & Prejudice 2005
Photos and the trailer from the new adaptation of Pride & Prejudice are availabe at the film's official site. P&P 2005 stars Keira Knightley, Donald Sutherland, Matthew Macfadyen, and Jenna Malone.
Monday, July 25, 2005
Frock 'N Roll
Dark Horizons has more juicy details on Sofia Coppola's upcoming film about the fascinating French Queen Marie-Antionette. Terence Malick's Badlands is said to be one of the inspirations for the film which will include a "rock 'n roll" style love scene between King Louis and Comtesse Barry. Kirsten Dunst gets to play the Queen. What a dream role for Dunst. In fact, what a year as she's also lucky enough to have filmed the upcoming Crowe film Elizabetown alongside Orlando Bloom. Oh yeah, and she's dating Donnie Darko. One can only hope she's enjoying every second of it! --Kim
Thursday, July 21, 2005
Novel Approach
City of God director Fernando Meirelles talks to Vanity Fair about his upcoming film The Constant Gardener, a political thriller based on a John le Carré novel and starring Rachel Weisz and Ralph Fiennes. --Kim
Wednesday, July 20, 2005
Calling All Tycoons!
Gail Shister of the Philadelphia Inquirer recently wrote an update on the ongoing quest to find a new sponsor for "Masterpiece Theater." So far, the results aren't promising...
Last year, Exxon Mobil, the program's sole underwriter since 1971, ended its sponsorship, meaning PBS no longer has their $7 million worth of annual funding to rely upon to create new productions.
Since then, PBS has gotten no bites from any major companies willing to ante up the cash.
On the bright side, PBS says the show WILL go on. They'll pick up the tab for two more seasons of "MT," but at only half the previous budget.
Nevertheless, here's what we can look forward to on this season's schedule:
• Rupert Everett in "Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Silk Stocking" (Oct. 23)
• Robert Louis Stevenson's "Kidnapped"
• A four-hour miniseries about Elizabeth I, "The Virgin Queen"
• An eight-hour adaptation of a Charles Dickens novel (they won't say which one.)
PBS vows they'll eventually get a new sponsor to take over where Exxon Mobil left off. In the meantime, does any one have a rich uncle of the Steve Forbes variety who might want to help them out? -- Amy
Last year, Exxon Mobil, the program's sole underwriter since 1971, ended its sponsorship, meaning PBS no longer has their $7 million worth of annual funding to rely upon to create new productions.
Since then, PBS has gotten no bites from any major companies willing to ante up the cash.
On the bright side, PBS says the show WILL go on. They'll pick up the tab for two more seasons of "MT," but at only half the previous budget.
Nevertheless, here's what we can look forward to on this season's schedule:
• Rupert Everett in "Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Silk Stocking" (Oct. 23)
• Robert Louis Stevenson's "Kidnapped"
• A four-hour miniseries about Elizabeth I, "The Virgin Queen"
• An eight-hour adaptation of a Charles Dickens novel (they won't say which one.)
PBS vows they'll eventually get a new sponsor to take over where Exxon Mobil left off. In the meantime, does any one have a rich uncle of the Steve Forbes variety who might want to help them out? -- Amy
Laika to Launch Gaimen's Ghost Story
New production company, Laika Entertainment, will animate Neil Gaimen's best-selling novel for children, Coraline. The Hugo award-winning favorite is described as a Chronicles of Narnia-type adventure with a gothic edge. --Kim
Tuesday, July 19, 2005
An Aria for Antoinette
Whether it's acted out, sung, or pantomimed, we can never get enough of the French Revolution. Roger Waters, of Pink Floyd fame, evidently feels the same way, having turned this pivotal moment in French history into a classical opera which will be released on a double-CD on Sept. 27.
The three-act opera, "Ça Ira," ("There Is Hope") was 16 years in the making and features lyrics in English. It portrays the events and spirit of the Revolution through various perspectives, including that of Marie Antoinette. Waters says his ultimate goal is to have the piece produced by an opera company.
FYI, "Ça Ira" was the name of one of the most popular songs of the French Revolution. Here's a version of the song if you'd like to hear it. -- Amy
The three-act opera, "Ça Ira," ("There Is Hope") was 16 years in the making and features lyrics in English. It portrays the events and spirit of the Revolution through various perspectives, including that of Marie Antoinette. Waters says his ultimate goal is to have the piece produced by an opera company.
FYI, "Ça Ira" was the name of one of the most popular songs of the French Revolution. Here's a version of the song if you'd like to hear it. -- Amy
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