Classickness

I think I have a sickness for classics on film.

When Masterpiece Theater comes on I scramble

to get a blank tape into the VCR (yes, I am still

using primitive technology) in time to record.

I was particularly surprised by a story that I had

never heard of before. Little Dorrit was shown in a

series of about 5 parts and it was outstanding. Riches

to rags and back again. Villians, cruel rich people,

humble poor folk, benevolence....

This version of Oliver Twist was interesting

because they portray Fagen as a jew who

attempts to keep the judaic law while

remaining a thief. He really loves the boys

in his care. Bill Sykes is scarey because

he's so psycho. Nancy haunts him and

gets the last laugh.

David Copperfield with young

Harry Potter in it?

And notice Professor McGonigal too.

This version of Pride and Prejudice was sweet

and above all, I loved the musical score. This

portrayal of Elizabeth is more likeable and this

Darcy is more approachable and sincere.

This version is long but oh so worth it!

What a great way to spend a Saturday

afternoon. Five VHS tapes or two DVDs.

I recommend it with two thumbs up!

The reason I enjoyed this version of

Sense and Sensibility was because of

Alan Rickman (Professor Snape).

He is one of my favorite actors.

And, I always enjoy Emma Thompson (Professor

Trelawney) no matter what she's in.


Yeah, this version of is more serious and to be

honest, the male actors aren't all that

attractive. But nevertheless, this is absolutely

worthy to be on my fav list.

The surprise of all was this new story

called Cranford. I had never heard of it before.

It is a story of people in a community

caring for one another.

The book was such a treat.

It included sketches that added

character to the story.

So, I am a classics geek.

Whenever I play one of these types

of movies, my son rolls his eyes (back into

his head further than the usual teen eye-roll)

and as he leaves the room in disgust, he

makes a sound like pppsssshhhhhhhh!

Why didn't I think of this sooner?