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Post by JosephD on May 19, 2018 15:55:07 GMT
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Post by Mikesgirl on May 20, 2018 3:26:21 GMT
Thank you Joseph! This is a favorite thread of mine!
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Post by AZChristian on May 20, 2018 14:28:19 GMT
Thank you Joseph! This is a favorite thread of mine! Did you see that there's a new series starting on Sundance on 5/23? It stars Nicola Walker from "Unforgotten." |
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Post by betty80 on May 20, 2018 23:50:13 GMT
I still haven't decided if I will give Little Women another try tonight. I was disappointed last week.
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Post by AZChristian on May 21, 2018 14:23:43 GMT
I still haven't decided if I will give Little Women another try tonight. I was disappointed last week. I had it set up on automatic recording for the entire series. We were also less than impressed last week, so I think I'll just delete last night and stop the auto recording.  |
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Post by betty80 on May 21, 2018 17:49:47 GMT
I skipped it last night. I guess Masterpiece can't win them all.
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Post by Critical on May 21, 2018 20:20:09 GMT
The cast of Victoria started filming the new season today!
I haven't watched Little Women. I've seen all three movies and read the book. I'm done!
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Post by Mikesgirl on May 22, 2018 3:43:26 GMT
I loved last nights episode of Little Women!!! They seem to be adhering to the book, and for once I can see that Jo Marsh loves Laurie in an almost sisterly way. All the other productions make you mad that Amy marries Laurie because they portray more romantic chemistry between the characters Jo/Laurie. This is the first production that adheres to the books version: Jo's feelings of dear friendship toward him, and not romantic. I enjoyed this, and I think the acting is suburb! I love Laurie (portrayed by Jonah Hauer King) and he is so handsome and charming..... reminds me of Gilbert Blythe actor Jonathan Crombie in the Anne of Green Gables series with Megan Fellowes. At times, I forget it isn't the latter in this version of Little Women. This is actually starting to become my favorite version of Little Women....maybe, I need to rewatch the 1949 movie again.  But, It is really that good, and superior to the Winona Ryder version. You might want to give it a second try! (shrug) |
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Post by Imperfect1 on May 22, 2018 10:10:37 GMT
I loved last nights episode of Little Women!!! They seem to be adhering to the book, and for once I can see that Jo Marsh loves Laurie in an almost sisterly way. All the other productions make you mad that Amy marries Laurie because they portray more romantic chemistry between the characters Jo/Laurie. This is the first production that adheres to the books version: Jo's feelings of dear friendship toward him, and not romantic. I enjoyed this, and I think the acting is suburb! I love Laurie (portrayed by Jonah Hauer King) and he is so handsome and charming..... reminds me of Gilbert Blythe actor Jonathan Crombie in the Anne of Green Gables series with Megan Fellowes. At times, I forget it isn't the latter in this version of Little Women. This is actually starting to become my favorite version of Little Women....maybe, I need to rewatch the 1949 movie again.  But, It is really that good, and superior to the Winona Ryder version. You might want to give it a second try! (shrug) I totally, totally agree with you, Mikesgirl!!! I also liked this version a lot. And I especially agree with your assessment of Jo's loving, but platonic feelings for Laurie --- But interestingly though, I also felt that (in this version) she only had platonic, sisterly affection (and not romantic love) toward Dr. Baer. And that made me sad because Dr. Baer clearly was in love with her. And I couldn't believe that Laurie reminded you of Gilbert Blythe in Anne of Green Gables, cause I thought the very same thing, that he was soooo much like Gilbert Blythe. |
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Post by Mikesgirl on May 22, 2018 20:51:18 GMT
I haven't watched the third and final episode yet, but in reality the author never intended Jo to marry in the first place. Fans seemed to require a happy ever ending so I guess that was why the Professor appears in the first place. But, I'm laughing right now because the actor's last name is  with a hyphen after Hauer. But, as you can see, a emoji appeared when I posted. Maybe if I write his name as Jonah Hauer (no hyphen) it will read correctly. Still chuckling.... Nope, just delivers a One last time, his last name is k space i space n space g. Put it all together and what do you get? k i n g |
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Post by mina on May 24, 2018 4:54:42 GMT
I loved this version of Little Women. I have always been obsessed with the book and LMA. I made my husband watch it too and he promised to take me to Orchard House! Maya hawkes' Jo seemed really like the Jo I always pictured in my mind. The March girls seemed like real teen girls instead of older actresses playing teens. Laurie was perfect; he was just such a believable boyish boy- one I could picture as a high school friend who wanted more. Again, in other versions it seems that although dreamy Laurie is portrayed by someone older. Christian Bale came close but still, he seemed a bit older and more polished than a teen boy that just had lost his mother and longs to befriend the girls next door.
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Post by Mikesgirl on May 25, 2018 22:06:30 GMT
I agree! I finally watched the 3rd Episode, and loved it!!! Although it has been a while since I have watched the previous renditions of Little Women on the screen, I believe this to be my favorite!!! This Professor was not only the most handsome, he was also not so "old" that I couldn't see them together. I thought their romance blossomed and matured beautifully. Although, I think she was smitten the first time she saw him. She was dumbstruck the first time he spoke to her, and you could see that she didn't know what to say. When she finally relaxed, there was a harmonious meeting of the minds, and affection between them; which grew steadily over time through their letters until Beth died when she stopped writing to him.. Her admiration grows for him, in much the same way Laurie's does for Amy. Sweetly, without preconception or force. When the Professor took her hand in the carriage before she left, it was very touching and conveyed his affection for her. For that period of history, the display of affection was appropriately shown in this miniseries as historically accurate, (I think).. I felt them falling in love. The only scene that seemed rushed and awkwardly portrayed, was when Jo meets the Professor standing outside her home as he waits for her in the rain. But, the final scene, when they fast forward to a happy family outing a few years ahead; shows how warm and lovingly the family embraced the Professor and Jo's romance. Can I also say that I completely broke down at the scene which followed Beth confessing that she is dying, when Marmie runs off to her bedroom to face her grief....  Jo walks in, and Marmie says "She (Beth) was the one I never made plans for....." (she was unable to envision a future for Beth). I thought it was a moving adaptation of the book, and just loved it! |
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Post by Imperfect1 on May 26, 2018 10:57:48 GMT
I agree! I finally watched the 3rd Episode, and loved it!!! Although it has been a while since I have watched the previous renditions of Little Women on the screen, I believe this to be my favorite!!! This Professor was not only the most handsome, he was also not so "old" that I couldn't see them together. I thought their romance blossomed and matured beautifully. Although, I think she was smitten the first time she saw him. She was dumbstruck the first time he spoke to her, and you could see that she didn't know what to say. When she finally relaxed, there was a harmonious meeting of the minds, and affection between them; which grew steadily over time through their letters until Beth died when she stopped writing to him.. Her admiration grows for him, in much the same way Laurie's does for Amy. Sweetly, without preconception or force. When the Professor took her hand in the carriage before she left, it was very touching and conveyed his affection for her. For that period of history, the display of affection was appropriately shown in this miniseries as historically accurate, (I think).. I felt them falling in love. The only scene that seemed rushed and awkwardly portrayed, was when Jo meets the Professor standing outside her home as he waits for her in the rain. But, the final scene, when they fast forward to a happy family outing a few years ahead; shows how warm and lovingly the family embraced the Professor and Jo's romance. Can I also say that I completely broke down at the scene which followed Beth confessing that she is dying, when Marmie runs off to her bedroom to face her grief.... Jo walks in, and Marmie says "She (Beth) was the one I never made plans for....." (she was unable to envision a future for Beth). I thought it was a moving adaptation of the book, and just loved it! Thank heavens! I thought I was the only one who liked it!!  |
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Post by JoRyMom on May 27, 2018 14:41:02 GMT
I didn't mind this version at all, after I got past how much Mya Hawke looks and even sounds like her mother. She’s actually a decent mix of her parents, but I kept getting clear glimpses of Uma enough to throw me off.
I wasn't a fan of Gabriel Byrne’s professor in the ‘94 movie, so this version was an upgrade in that department for sure.
My time wasnt wasted at all watching this. I’m surprised at all the negative reviews.
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Post by babbred on May 30, 2018 2:11:01 GMT
It's funny. I got to see this series when it originally aired in Britain and now I'm watching it here! My husband is British, and we were visiting his family in late December. I remember I had to explain to his family all about the book. It was hard not to spoil everything.
I enjoyed this version. I texted my sister from England that "Finally! They've made a faithful version of this book!" I, too, liked how they made the Prof. younger. It always felt kind of weird seeing him act more like a father to Jo in past versions. In this one you could understand why they might have some chemistry.
The only thing I didn't like was Angela Lansbury as old Aunt March. I think Maggie Smith has pretty much made the "crusty old female relative" role her own. I don't think anyone else can touch her. Also, my mother loved watching "Murder, She Wrote" when I was kid. It felt weird seeing Jessica Fletcher in costume. 
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Post by Punkin on May 31, 2018 0:44:21 GMT
I think I'm with Critical. I first read it. I saw all the earlier versions. Done. Too much to watch as it is.
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Post by Mikesgirl on Jun 3, 2018 16:09:09 GMT
Just a reminder:
Ross Poldark returns! Get ready for an all-new season of swashbuckling adventure when Season 4 comes to MASTERPIECE on September 30th, 2018.
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Post by babbred on Jun 3, 2018 18:14:20 GMT
Just a reminder: Ross Poldark returns! Get ready for an all-new season of swashbuckling adventure when Season 4 comes to MASTERPIECE on September 30th, 2018.
Seriously? You just made my weekend.  I love this show!
"The views are stunning--and we're not just talking about the Cornish scenery." Newspaper review from the first season. Couldn't agree more!
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Post by Mikesgirl on Jun 4, 2018 16:53:50 GMT
 Endeavor Season 5 returns on June 24th! 6 Episodes!  The week prior, June 17th will be "Man in the Orange Shirt". A remarkable cast headed by Oscar-winner Vanessa Redgrave (Julia) portrays a pair of love stories, sixty years apart, linked by family ties, sexual identity, and a mysterious painting. It will in a single two-hour presentation on MASTERPIECE on PBS, Sunday, June 17th, 2018 at 9/8c as part of LGBTQ+ Pride Month.
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Post by Bearcata on Jun 4, 2018 18:35:12 GMT
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Post by Imperfect1 on Jun 4, 2018 19:10:19 GMT
The week prior, June 17th will be "Man in the Orange Shirt". A remarkable cast headed by Oscar-winner Vanessa Redgrave (Julia) portrays a pair of love stories, sixty years apart, linked by family ties, sexual identity, and a mysterious painting. It will in a single two-hour presentation on MASTERPIECE on PBS, Sunday, June 17th, 2018 at 9/8c as part of LGBTQ+ Pride Month. I've seen "Man in the Orange Shirt" and it's REALLY GOOD. I loved it. I'm so glad that PBS is bringing it to the screen! |
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Post by sunnydayz on Jun 4, 2018 23:16:16 GMT
Just a reminder: Ross Poldark returns! Get ready for an all-new season of swashbuckling adventure when Season 4 comes to MASTERPIECE on September 30th, 2018. You made my week! So looking forward to Poldark!  |
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Post by mina on Jun 5, 2018 15:34:12 GMT
Love Poldark! I just got the first 3 books! I saw the new Endeavour when it aired and it's really good! And they have just started filming for season 6 in Oxford so it will air again next year too!!!!!
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Post by FannyMare on Jun 5, 2018 17:22:46 GMT
Endeavor Season 5 returns on June 24th! 6 Episodes! The week prior, June 17th will be "Man in the Orange Shirt". A remarkable cast headed by Oscar-winner Vanessa Redgrave (Julia) portrays a pair of love stories, sixty years apart, linked by family ties, sexual identity, and a mysterious painting. It will in a single two-hour presentation on MASTERPIECE on PBS, Sunday, June 17th, 2018 at 9/8c as part of LGBTQ+ Pride Month. Good to know, Thankyou! |
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Post by Mikesgirl on Jun 10, 2018 20:49:52 GMT
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Post by babbred on Jun 12, 2018 17:40:42 GMT
I put off watching Little Women since I had already seen it. I watched the PBS version a couple of nights ago and loved it more the second time around. There were definitely few sniffles by the time it ended.
Now I'm reading the original book, which I haven't read since childhood. So good to see it has held up so well. I also heard that LW was largely autobiographical, so I'm going to read about Alcott and find out who Laurie was... |
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Post by Mikesgirl on Jun 13, 2018 1:37:12 GMT
That would be "Laddie" a young man of Polish descent that she met and was once romantically involved with when in Europe.
Her father's beliefs and the school's he would set up, resulted in them traveling a lot. I think they relocated like almost every year or every other year. Still, thanks to her father's friendships with Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau, she grew up with literary masters as her role models.
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Post by babbred on Jun 13, 2018 19:23:12 GMT
I liked that scene in the movie where Mr. March urges Jo to stay true to her ideals and write a "pure" novel. "But we need the money, Dad" she basically tells him. From what I've read, that scene encapsulated the real life relationship of Mr. Alcott and Louisa May. He was such a high-minded idealist that he disapproved of her tomboyish ways and "money-grubbing" writing. This, despite the fact that their family was perpetually broke due to his luckless schemes. LM was the one who basically kept a roof over their heads once she became an adult.  |
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Post by momrek06 on Jun 13, 2018 20:09:14 GMT
Just a reminder: Ross Poldark returns! Get ready for an all-new season of swashbuckling adventure when Season 4 comes to MASTERPIECE on September 30th, 2018.   |
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Post by Mikesgirl on Jun 18, 2018 17:30:19 GMT
I also enjoyed it, there were a couple moments when I wished they could have moved the story along more quickly, but I can't think of any scenes which could have been deleted without ruining the integrity of the presentation. Perhaps one of the public bathroom scenes, although they did serve a purpose. Michael and Thomas forbidden love, and that, for all those years Flora had thought "she had won" was so sad, but her facing the issue was brave and moving. Denial was/is prevalent in every era, I guess. The love shared between grandson and grandmother was so loving, beautifully expressed and touching. That he was able to break the stereotype shell and open Flora's awareness was artfully conveyed. The comparison between grandfather being able to openly, freely give his heart, during an an age that was hostile to such professions; and grandson fearful of opening his heart, during a tolerant age was striking and poignant. When Flora said, "Michael and Thomas would be proud of you", the viewer realizes the bridge between their family generations had been achieved. Very well done Masterpiece! |
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Jo walks in, and Marmie says "She (Beth) was the one I never made plans for....." 
I love this show!
Endeavor Season 5 returns on June 24th! 6 Episodes! 
