[quote=""princess garnet""]*Bumping this up*
Did any fellow US forum members watch? It was shown in 2 parts, 1 1/2 hour each.
Here are video cast interviews and a slideshow to enjoy![/quote]
I stumbled across an episode one Sunday. I gave it a go cause it was historical, though not my time period. I didn't have my socks knocked off. In fact it was dull in most spots.
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"Death Comes to Pemberley", the TV series
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This Yank and wife saw both episodes. We agreed that physically the male casting was not good. Wickam and the Colonel resembled each other too much, Darcy had no stature whereas Wickam did, and although we like the actress who played Elizabeth, she was miscast and her costumer should have been fired. Baby sister was maddening but appropriate though, her mother's daughter. The ghosts of Olivier and Firth still dominate.
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Bodo the Apostate, a novel set during the reign of Louis the Pious and end of the Carolingian Empire.
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[quote=""Nefret""]Will the stream the episodes later? Don't have a cable box anymore.[/quote]
Check out your local PBS affiliate to see if they do streaming. Channel Thirteen in the NYC area will be replaying the first episode tonight and has the second episode streaming.
http://www.thirteen.org/programs/masterpiece/
Check out your local PBS affiliate to see if they do streaming. Channel Thirteen in the NYC area will be replaying the first episode tonight and has the second episode streaming.
http://www.thirteen.org/programs/masterpiece/
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PD James has passed away :
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-30232569
Admittedly Death Comes to Pemberley is the only book of hers I've read, but she was a well-known name and one of my Granny's favourites in her time.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-30232569
Admittedly Death Comes to Pemberley is the only book of hers I've read, but she was a well-known name and one of my Granny's favourites in her time.
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I didn't know that - been cooped up on a work event all day so haven't been following the news until now.
I've read some of her crime books and enjoyed them, more literary, thoughtful crime than the usual serial killer stuff. I have a couple still to read so will bump them up the pile.
Sad news, but a great age.
I've read some of her crime books and enjoyed them, more literary, thoughtful crime than the usual serial killer stuff. I have a couple still to read so will bump them up the pile.
Sad news, but a great age.
Currently reading "Mania" by L J Ross
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Got the book and series from the library. Because libraries are great.
Into battle we ride with Gods by our side
We are strong and not afraid to die
We have an urge to kill and our lust for blood has to be fulfilled
WE´LL FIGHT TILL THE END! And send our enemies straight to Hell!
- "Into Battle"
{Ensiferum}
We are strong and not afraid to die
We have an urge to kill and our lust for blood has to be fulfilled
WE´LL FIGHT TILL THE END! And send our enemies straight to Hell!
- "Into Battle"
{Ensiferum}
Finally finished the book so I could watch the show on DVR. This is one of those rare cases where I enjoyed the TV show/movie more than the book. The book drove me crazy with the constant repetition of the "facts" of the case by the various characters in multiple situations. I also guessed several plot points well ahead of time and hated the final chapters where the "mystery" was revealed (after the climax) by several people telling their stories. I understand what James was going for and I think she achieved her goal--it just didn't result in a book I found interesting.
I agree with a number of criticisms of the TV series, particularly in the male casting, but enjoyed it much more than the book. The writers of the series added humor and a mild subplot re Elizabeth and Darcy that enlivened the story. They also consolidated some characters which cluttered the book and were able to "show" the clues/stories rather than "tell" us.
I agree with a number of criticisms of the TV series, particularly in the male casting, but enjoyed it much more than the book. The writers of the series added humor and a mild subplot re Elizabeth and Darcy that enlivened the story. They also consolidated some characters which cluttered the book and were able to "show" the clues/stories rather than "tell" us.
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