...Historical drama being the foundation, but then the plot and the script-writing, quite well conceived and developed. And the acting isn't bad either... there are certainly moments of genius with the expression of conflicting emotions and representation of opposing directions and putting a good face on in a time when that may seem impossible, and then retreating back to the primal pool of emotions. For a culture so richly devoted to passionate overtures, this concept reveals itself in a wide variety of nuances ranging from brooding subtleties to the seething mountain ranges of relentless and overwhelming cloudbursts. Grab some snacks and plenty to drink; this is a very engaging series of train-stopping entertainment.
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The Crown
(2016–2023)
Heavi-est is the head that wears....
4 November 2016
Warning: Spoilers
Bravo! Our obsession with all things regal and statecraft is celebrated by this finest shining achievement which is a most in-depth series dramatizing the burdens associated with having flesh and blood constitution beneath the almighty weight of the British crown; family ties, bureaucratic entanglements, the intricacies of regal obligations to the state and the many different peoples of many different countries within the Commonwealth, and the difficulties of remaining personally separate, differentiated, and completely silent about how difficult it all is to manage well, or if it can even be managed at all. And... more interestingly... what really happens when it all gets mucked up and goes sideways. Season One available and streaming in-full and entirely without interruptions right now at Netflix.com
A review in FAVOR of this story and the film depicting its details.
30 October 2016
Warning: Spoilers
It has been said that: "A house with a death in it can never again be bought or sold by the living, it can only be borrowed by the ghosts that stay behind."
Okay, at first glance, this reminds me somewhat of "The Yellow Wall- Paper", but it is a completely different story that is perhaps set in a similar or same era. Now, this IMDb.com page references negative reviews from people who viewed this film and who express that they were bored by it. Be aware that this is a film and a story of a style and a setting that is not exactly modern. The intent is not so much to present a fast- paced thriller, but perhaps instead to present a story of some more enduring merit and intensity that is of a genre and a taste acquired either by personal adventure into perhaps a southern Gothic literary style or by compulsion by participation within a literary composition course that requires such reading.
Some viewers and readers may actually prefer such styles and may actually find this viewing rather compelling, even thrilling. Very likely you will know within the first several minutes of this film whether this style particularly appeals to your deep personal interests or whether it will simply be a complete waste of your time. In either case, the film and the story stand upon the merits of the genre rather than your own personal preferences.
Addendum:
okay, actually, the time in which this style is set is actually much more present-day than I had imagined from the presentation style itself. The style of story-writing is that which is a bit archaic for perhaps most modern readers, and perhaps as such garners much less appreciation by younger people than it truly deserves. The depiction of some slightly modern conveniences and technology such as television sets and the mention of airports at all clearly places this story in a somewhat modern setting. The focal character and narrator of this story is a hospice nurse.
Immediately, death and dying are thematic in this story and this will no doubt persist throughout. Some people still find these themes most intriguing and adventurous, even thrilling to read and otherwise consume. I hope that you will enjoy this film as much as i am right now.
["The Yellow Wall-Paper" is a short story by Charlotte Perkins Gilman.]
Okay, at first glance, this reminds me somewhat of "The Yellow Wall- Paper", but it is a completely different story that is perhaps set in a similar or same era. Now, this IMDb.com page references negative reviews from people who viewed this film and who express that they were bored by it. Be aware that this is a film and a story of a style and a setting that is not exactly modern. The intent is not so much to present a fast- paced thriller, but perhaps instead to present a story of some more enduring merit and intensity that is of a genre and a taste acquired either by personal adventure into perhaps a southern Gothic literary style or by compulsion by participation within a literary composition course that requires such reading.
Some viewers and readers may actually prefer such styles and may actually find this viewing rather compelling, even thrilling. Very likely you will know within the first several minutes of this film whether this style particularly appeals to your deep personal interests or whether it will simply be a complete waste of your time. In either case, the film and the story stand upon the merits of the genre rather than your own personal preferences.
Addendum:
okay, actually, the time in which this style is set is actually much more present-day than I had imagined from the presentation style itself. The style of story-writing is that which is a bit archaic for perhaps most modern readers, and perhaps as such garners much less appreciation by younger people than it truly deserves. The depiction of some slightly modern conveniences and technology such as television sets and the mention of airports at all clearly places this story in a somewhat modern setting. The focal character and narrator of this story is a hospice nurse.
Immediately, death and dying are thematic in this story and this will no doubt persist throughout. Some people still find these themes most intriguing and adventurous, even thrilling to read and otherwise consume. I hope that you will enjoy this film as much as i am right now.
["The Yellow Wall-Paper" is a short story by Charlotte Perkins Gilman.]
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