tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21463545.post2141164506693883619..comments2024-03-17T18:12:56.657-07:00Comments on Surrender to the Void: Thursday Movie Picks (TV Edition): Period Dramasthevoid99http://www.blogger.com/profile/03055459287396592446noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21463545.post-27932027394538120732017-04-06T13:11:18.833-07:002017-04-06T13:11:18.833-07:00@Wanderer-Masters of Sex is an excellent series bu...@Wanderer-<i>Masters of Sex</i> is an excellent series but the last season was a total letdown. thevoid99https://www.blogger.com/profile/03055459287396592446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21463545.post-26094767221643607752017-04-06T11:33:48.764-07:002017-04-06T11:33:48.764-07:00Love Boardwalk Empire.
I recently finished the 4t...Love Boardwalk Empire.<br /><br />I recently finished the 4th season of Masters of Sex. I wouldn't say it's a great series, but I like it enough.Wandererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02942463921185187112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21463545.post-35193272930485552362017-04-03T17:38:20.654-07:002017-04-03T17:38:20.654-07:00@Katie Hogan-Glad to know there's another fan ...@Katie Hogan-Glad to know there's another fan of <i>Boardwalk</i> and Buscemi.thevoid99https://www.blogger.com/profile/03055459287396592446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21463545.post-39315039030776065262017-04-03T14:46:37.193-07:002017-04-03T14:46:37.193-07:00I loved Boardwalk but I still haven't seen the...I loved Boardwalk but I still haven't seen the final series. Got much love for Buscemi!<br /><br />I got through a few episodes of Master of Sex and got bored as I could see where it was heading, even the 'real life' element wasn't enough to keep my interest.<br /><br />Aha Magic City. I liked the look of the cast but saw the plot and the fact its set in Miami and though, naahh.Katie Hoganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01176992567322682222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21463545.post-17088541492831121032017-03-31T14:11:19.997-07:002017-03-31T14:11:19.997-07:00@Brittani-The first 3 seasons of Masters of Sex is...@Brittani-The first 3 seasons of <i>Masters of Sex</i> is awesome but the last one is a very mixed bag and isn't as interesting.<br /><br />@Sati-<i>Boardwalk Empire</i> is one of the best shows ever as I too felt disappointed by <i>Magic City</i> as it never really gave Jeffrey Dean Morgan people and material to work with.<br /><br />@joel65913-I totally agree with you on <i>Magic City</i>. The shows you mentioned are ones I haven't seen.<br /><br />@Birgit-<i>Magic City</i> is really a sleazier yet poor man's version of <i>Mad Men</i>.<br /><br />@Chris-I never Jeremy Irons did that. Thank you for the info.<br /><br />@pilch92 15an meowing-Watch the first three seasons of <i>Masters of Sex</i>. That is all I have to say.thevoid99https://www.blogger.com/profile/03055459287396592446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21463545.post-21197795272439102652017-03-31T09:20:10.179-07:002017-03-31T09:20:10.179-07:00Boardwalk Empire was great. I want to see Masters ...Boardwalk Empire was great. I want to see Masters of Sex one of these days.pilch92https://www.blogger.com/profile/12263559408792146826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21463545.post-5369080441915091212017-03-31T05:50:44.551-07:002017-03-31T05:50:44.551-07:00I haven't yet seen the recent ones. Brideshead...I haven't yet seen the recent ones. Brideshead Revisited (1981) is a pretty great period drama series. It's considered Jeremy Irons' breakthrough performance. Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09395044055566348346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21463545.post-59416561519701958592017-03-30T17:05:12.071-07:002017-03-30T17:05:12.071-07:00I do want to see Boardwalk Empire and think Steve ...I do want to see Boardwalk Empire and think Steve Buscemi is an excellent actor. I don't have much of a desire to see the other 2 and the last one reminds me of Mad Men.Birgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21463545.post-81012737484291393702017-03-30T15:33:38.704-07:002017-03-30T15:33:38.704-07:00I've seen an episode or two of Boardwalk Empir...I've seen an episode or two of Boardwalk Empire and liked what I saw but they were wildly out of sequence and I've never had time to go back to the beginning and watch properly. One day I will. <br /><br />I haven't seen that last season of Masters of Sex yet but I enjoyed the first few. Love Michael Sheen and Lizzy Caplan and it has many good supporting players too.<br /><br />Spot on about Magic City. I started watching with high expectations but it ended up being more of a flat pancake than a saucy souffle.<br /><br />I like most films with some sort of period setting but the first thing I think about when I hear those words is British/BBC TV and that's the avenue I went down for the week.<br /><br />Poldark (2015-present)-In the 1780’s Ross Poldark returns to his ancestral home on the Cornish Coast of England after fighting in the American Revolutionary War to discover in his absence the advent of several distressing facts. His father has died leaving their lands in disarray, he himself had been presumed dead and Elizabeth, the woman he loved in despair has married his cousin. Times are hard and Ross has to find a way to rise out of penury, resolve his feelings between the now out of reach Elizabeth and Demelza the woman he has turned to while dealing with a despicable and shameless foe. Brooding and frustrating at times but consistently interesting.<br /><br />Call the Midwife (2012-present)-Wanting to help others young, well to do Jenny Lee becomes a midwife in London’s East End during the late 50’s and early 60’s. To do so she must live in a convent among sisters trained in midwifery as well and slowly loses her naiveté about the way the world really works. Terrific mix of pathos, joy, triumphs and sorrows played by a cast of great British actresses with nice period detail. Based on Jennifer Worth’s memoirs and narrated by Vanessa Redgrave.<br /><br />The Grand (1997-1998)-As WWI comes to a close the Bannerman’s reopen the family’s hotel The Grand in London after a refurbishing done in hopes of revitalizing business in the postwar boom. They are also hoping to provide a comfortable return for their soldier son who has come back from war with what was then termed battle fatigue. However problems quickly arise forcing the inclusion of an unwanted partner. From here the series deals with the conflicts that arise within the family and the guests, some of whom are there for a day and others long term. The excellent ensemble includes the great Susan Hampshire and as the shell shocked son Stephen Moyer who is better known as Bill Compton from his years on True Blood.joel65913https://www.blogger.com/profile/14526657073681774683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21463545.post-44926072048215685862017-03-30T14:15:09.550-07:002017-03-30T14:15:09.550-07:00Yeah Morgan was great in Magic City but the series...Yeah Morgan was great in Magic City but the series was lacking. I never saw Masters of Sex but I do love Michael Sheen. i really need to finish BEmpire one of those days, the first season of it is one of the greatest I've ever seens.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13987831438787776712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21463545.post-42329966663143022412017-03-30T12:19:51.825-07:002017-03-30T12:19:51.825-07:00I also chose Boardwalk Empire. Masters of Sex alwa...I also chose Boardwalk Empire. Masters of Sex always interested me, I'd like to check that out one day. Brittani Burnhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07975067259283007280noreply@blogger.com