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Favorite Ashton Main Costumes From the “NORTH AND SOUTH” Trilogy

I am a fan of the ABC adaptations of John Jakes’ “NORTH AND SOUTH” Trilogy.  Among my favorite costumes worn by the character, Ashton Main Huntoon Fenway, and designed by Vicki Sánchez, Robert Fletcher and Carol H. Beule.  Here are my favorite costumes: 

Mont Royal Ball Gown - Ashton Main wore this gown at the ball held at her family’s plantation during the summer of 1854.

Wedding Gown - Ashton wore this gown when she married her first husband, James Huntoon in 1856.

Richmond Ball Gown - Ashton Huntoon wore this ballgown when she met Elkhannah Bent at a reception held in Richmond, Virginia in July 1861.

Day Dress - Ashton wore this dress during her first visit to Elkhannah Bent’s Richmond home during the summer of 1861 and when she was married to salesman Will Fenway in 1866-67.

Huntoon Reception Dress - Ashton wore this dress at a reception she and her husband James Huntoon had hosted at their Richmond home in November 1861.

Evening Dress - Ashton wore this dress during an evening visit to Bent’s Richmond home in August 1862.

Travel Dress - Ashton wore this dress during a visit to her family’s plantation, Mont Royal, in August 1863.

Factory Visit Dress - Ashton wore this dress when she paid a visit to her husband Will Fenway’s Chicago piano factory in 1868.

#north and south trilogy #john jakes #north and south book 1 #north and south book 2 #heaven and hell north and south book 3 #ashton main #terri garber

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3x13 Witch Hunt

Exactly what happened in this scene.

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A thousand emotions in a pair of eyes.

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I think I just lost respect for Gal Gadot as an actress.  I guess she wants to take the easy way out in regard to portraying Wonder Woman.  It’s a shame, because she now has the ability to portray the character with some kind of complexity.

As for “Wonder Woman 2″, this seems like a clear attempt to justify setting the film in the 1980s.

“None of us knew exactly, exactly, the back story of Wonder Woman,“ Gadot said. “And once they decided to shoot the solo movie for Wonder Woman and we started to dig in to understand the core of this character, we realized that, actually, there is no way that Wonder Woman would ever give up on mankind.”

“The reason why she left the island was because she wanted to make their lives better and safer — they are her calling,”

“So, I’m giving you a very honest answer, but it was — sometimes in a creative process, you establish something that is not necessarily the right decision, but then you can always correct it and change it,” she continued. “So Wonder Woman will always be there, as far as she’s concerned, for mankind.”

Thank you! There is no way in my mind Diana would sit down moping for 100 years and ignore the world and major wars for decades. And most pointedly not  help a young Superman when Zod and co came to take over the earth. No way. Nor really would she need Batman who was only irrationally wanting to kill Superman, suddenly do a 180 and want to build a League and  have him lecture her on hope etc. This is what happens when you force everything around Batman. Now if only they could give poor Henry some good character development because he too suffers as a character due to the DCEU being shaped to prop Batman.   I am so glad she said this. How they tackle this would be interesting when it comes to Wonder Woman 2. 

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Gal Gadot should never become a writer.  I guess it’s easier for her to portray a glorified Mary Sue than someone who is complex and interesting.

Let's be frank. As a personality, Wonder Woman was not that interesting. Perhaps it was okay to celebrate her virtues and strengths, I don't recall her ever being complex or ambiguous until "Batman v. Superman", when Zack Snyder made her interesting..

But apparently Gal Gadot and many of you would prefer if Diana was some idolized superheroine with barely a hint of ambiguity. Wonder Woman is going to return being a Mary Sue . . . much to my disgust. I guess Gadot lacks the balls or perhaps she feels that she lacks the talent to portray a more complicated personality. How pathetic.

“None of us knew exactly, exactly, the back story of Wonder Woman,“ Gadot said. "And once they decided to shoot the solo movie for Wonder Woman and we started to dig in to understand the core of this character, we realized that, actually, there is no way that Wonder Woman would ever give up on mankind.”

“The reason why she left the island was because she wanted to make their lives better and safer — they are her calling,”

“So, I’m giving you a very honest answer, but it was — sometimes in a creative process, you establish something that is not necessarily the right decision, but then you can always correct it and change it,” she continued. “So Wonder Woman will always be there, as far as she’s concerned, for mankind.”

Thank you! There is no way in my mind Diana would sit down moping for 100 years and ignore the world and major wars for decades. And most pointedly not  help a young Superman when Zod and co came to take over the earth. No way. Nor really would she need Batman who was only irrationally wanting to kill Superman, suddenly do a 180 and want to build a League and  have him lecture her on hope etc. This is what happens when you force everything around Batman. Now if only they could give poor Henry some good character development because he too suffers as a character due to the DCEU being shaped to prop Batman.   I am so glad she said this. How they tackle this would be interesting when it comes to Wonder Woman 2. 

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“THE FLASH” - (4.03) “Luck Be a Lady”

How can I put this?

If Arrowverse can create stories that feature more than one person with powers - "Legends of Tomorrow" - or a series that literally features a team - "Arrow" - why can't they do a series that features more than one speedster? D.C. Comics managed to achieve this. Why can't the writers of this series?

Also . . . I'm already getting sick and tired of this heavy emphasis on comedy. I find it tiresome and too much.

#keiynan lonsdale #wally west #the flash cw #the flash #the flash 4x03 luck be a lady #arrowverse

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“SENSE AND SENSIBILITY” Adapations

“Sense and Sensibility” (1971); Directed by David Giles and written by Denis Constanduros

“Sense and Sensibility” (1981); Directed by Rodney Bennett and written by Denis Constanduros and Alexander Baron

“Sense and Sensibility” (1995); Directed by Ang Lee and written by Emma Thompson

“Sense and Sensibility” (2008); Directed by John Alexander and written by Andrew Davies

#sense and sensibility #jane austen #sense and sensibility 1971 #sense and sensibility 1981 #sense and sensibility 1995 #sense and sensibility 2008 #Elinor Dashwood #marianne dashwood #edward ferrars #john willoughby #mrs. dashwood #margaret dashwood #joanna david #ciaran madden #robin ellis #clive francis #irene richard #tracey childs #emma thompson #kate winslet #gemma jones #emilie francois #janet mcteer #hattie morahan #charity wakefield #denis constanduros #ang lee #andrew davies #rodney bennett #alexander baron

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Toss her aside?

The writers of The Flash need to understand how important it is to black and brown kids to see representation. To toss Candice aside in favor of a white woman is once again telling us we don't matter. We are disposable and our voices don't matter. We don't deserve representation.

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Favorite Scarlett O’Hara Costumes From “GONE WITH THE WIND”

I may have mixed feelings about the 1939 movie, “GONE WITH THE WIND”, I cannot deny that I really liked some of the costumes designed by Walter Plunkett.  Here are my five (5) favorite costumes:

Wedding Dress - The dress that Scarlett wore when she married Charles Hamilton

Christmas 1863 Dress - Scarlett wore this outfit when she bid good-bye to Ashley Wilkes at the end of his army furlough around the Christmas 1863 holiday.

Wedding Announcement Dress - She wore this dress when she informed her sisters and the Wilkes about her marriage to second husband, Frank Kennedy.

Businesswoman Dress - Scarlett wore this outfit in one scene featuring her role as manager of her second husband Frank Kennedy’s sawmill.

Post-Honeymoon Visit to Tara Dress - Scarlett wore this dress when she and third husband Rhett Butler visited Tara following their honeymoon.

Sawmill Visit Dress - Scarlett wore this dress when she paid a visit to Ashley Wilkes, who was manager of the sawmill she had inherited from Frank Kennedy.

#gone with the wind #costume design #vivian leigh #scarlett o'hara #walter plunkett

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"WAR AND PEACE" (2016) Review

"WAR AND PEACE" (2016) Review I have a confession to make. I have never seen a movie or television adaptation of Leo Tolstoy's 1869 novel, "War and Peace". Never. Well . . . I once made an attempt to watch the 1956 movie adaptation directed by King Vidor. Unfortunately, I could never go the distance. In fact, I have never read the novel. However, many years passed. When I heard about the BBC's latest adaptation of Tolstoy's novel, my curiosity got the best of me and I decided to give "WAR AND PEACE" a chance. The six-part miniseries is simply about the experiences of five Russian families during the Napoleonic Wars in the early 19th century. Those families include the Bezukhovs, the Bolkonskys, the Rostovs, the Kuragins, and theDrubetskoys. The miniseries seemed to be divided into three segments during a period between 1805 and 1812-13. The first segment featured the introduction of the main characters and Russia's preparation of a war against Napoleon's France. This culminates into the Battle of Austerlitz in which two major characters - Prince Andrei Nikolayevich Bolkonsky and Count Nikolai Ilyich Rostov - participate. The second segment featured the characters' personal experiences at home. During this period, the miniseries explored Count Pyotr "Pierre" Kirillovich Bezukhov's failed marriage with the beautiful, but vapid and unfaithful Princess Yelena "Hélène" Vasilyevna Kuragina; the Rostov family's financial woes and how it affected Nikolai Rostov; the emotional strains within the Bolkonsky family; Prince Boris Drubetskoy's efforts to advance his military career; and especially Countess Natalya "Natasha" Ilyinichna Rostova's love life, which included both Andrei Bolkonsky and Prince Anatole Vasilyevich Kuragin. This segment also included news of Treaties of Tilsit of 1807, which ended hostilities between Imperial France and Imperial Russia and Prussia. The miniseries' final segment focused on France's invasion of Russia in 1812 and the characters' efforts to survive it. I could compare director Tom Harper and screenwriter Andrew Davies' adaptation with Tolstoy's novel, but it would be a useless effort. As I had earlier pointed out, I have never read the novel. But I do have at least two complaints about the productions. One of them revolved around the relationship between Natasha Rostova and Andrei Bolkonsky. I realize that the publicity machine on both sides of the Atlantic had undergone a great effort to build up the relationship between the pair. Frankly, I found the publicity campaign rather wasted. The Natasha/Andrei romance struck me as a disappointing and wasted effort. The majority of their story arc - which began with their meeting at a ball near the end of Episode Three, continued with Natasha's brief romance with the slimy Anatole Kuragin, and ended with Natasha's romances with both men crashing around her by the end of Episode Four; had moved . . . so damn fast that it left my head spinning. I cannot help but wonder if the entire arc could have been portrayed with more detail if the series had stretched a bit longer. I also had a problem with Edward K. Gibbon's costume designs. I found most of them very colorful, especially for the aristocratic characters. But I also found most of them rather troublesome. Well . . . to be honest, I found them either mediocre or historically questionable. One of them left me gritting my teeth:

But my jaw had literally dropped at the sight of a few costumes worn by actresses Tuppence Middleton and Gillian Anderson - including those shown in the images below:

WHAT IN THE HELL??? Their costumes looked more appropriate for present-day evening wear than the early 19th century. What was Mr. Gibbons thinking? Despite the rushed Natasha Rostova/Andrei Bolkonsky romance and despite the rather questionable costumes, I managed to enjoy "WAR AND PEACE" very much. I am a sucker for family sagas, especially when they are seeped in a historical background. And "WAR AND PEACE" nearly pushed every one of my buttons when it comes to a well made saga. It had everything - romance, family struggles, historical events and personages. When I realized that Tolstoy had originally focused his tale on five families, I did not think Andrew Davies would be able to translate the author's novel in a tight story without losing its epic quality. There were certain sequences that really blew my mind, thanks to Davies' writing and especially, Tom Harper's direction. I thought Harper did an outstanding job of re-creating battles like Austerlitz and Borodino, along with the French Army's retreat from Moscow. Harper also did a great job in directing large parties and ball scenes. My two favorites are the party held at St. Petersburg socialite Anna Pavlovna Scherer's salon in Episode 1 and the ball where Natasha and Andrei met in Episode 3. But it was not just the battle and crowd scenes that impressed me. "WAR AND PEACE" is - after all - a melodrama, even if many literary critics are inclined not to admit it. I never thought I would find myself getting caught up in the lives of the saga's main characters. But I did. I must admit that I admire how Tolstoy . . . and Davies managed to allow the three main characters - Pierre, Natasha and Andrei - to interact with the five families, regardless of blood connection or marriage. I especially enjoyed the explorations into the lives of Pierre, the Rostovs and the Bolkonskys. At first glance, some might regard the miniseries' ending that featured a picnic with the families of the three leads as a bit on the saccharine. It did have a "happily ever after" tinge about it. But I read in a newspaper article that complained about Tolstoy's "realistic" ending - one that featured a less-than-happy view of the protagonists' lives and a critique from Tolstoy on all forms of mainstream history. Thanks to Davies' screenplay, audiences were spared of this. "WAR AND PEACE" featured a good number of first-rate performances from a supporting cast that included Stephen Rea, Gillian Anderson, Tuppence Middleton, Callum Turner, Mathieu Kassovitz, Jessie Buckley, Adrian Edmondson, Aisling Loftus, Rebecca Front and Aneurin Barnard. However, I was especially impressed by certain supporting performances. One came from Greta Scacchi, who portrayed the Rostov family's practical and sometimes ruthless matriarch Countess Natalya Rostova. I also enjoyed Brian Cox's portrayal of the world weary General Mikhail Kutuzov, who has to contend with not only Napolean's army, but also the amateurish interference of the Czar. Tom Burke did a great job in portraying the wolfish and ambitious army officer, Fedor Dolokhov, who eventually becomes a better man following Napoleon's invasion. Jack Lowden's portrayal of the young Count Nikolai Rostov really impressed me, especially when his character found himself torn between following his heart and marrying a wealthy woman to restore his family's fortunes. And Jim Broadbent gave a very colorful performance as Prince Nikolai Bolkonsky, the mercurial and controlling patriarch of the Bolkonsky family. And what about the production's three leads? Lily James gave a very charming performance as Countess Natasha Rostova. Well . . . I take that back. Describing James' performance as simply "charming" seemed to hint that I found it rather shallow. Yes, James handled Natasha's "light" moments with her usual competence. More importantly, she did an excellent job in conveying Natasha's personal struggles - especially during the series' second half. There were times when I did not know what to make of the Prince Andrei Bolkonsky. He struck me as a very unusual protagonist. Although I found him rather honorable and filled with valor, Andrei did not always struck me as likable - especially in his relationship with adoring, yet ignored wife Lise. And Norton superbly captured the many nuances of Andrei's character. If Andrei Bolkonsky struck me as an unusual protagonist, Count Pierre Bezukhov struck me as one of a kind. Well . . . one of a kind for a literary piece written in the 19th century. Sometimes, I get the feeling that someone like Pierre could easily translate into a late 20th century or early 21st century geek. Or perhaps not. I think Pierre is too kind and open-minded to be considered a geek. But he is very unusual for a leading man. And thanks to Paul Dano's superb portrayal, Pierre has become one of my favorite fictional characters. He did a stupendous job in conveying Pierre's character from this insecure and rather naive man to a man who learned to find wisdom and inner peace through his struggles. Dano was so good that I had assumed that his performance would garner him a major acting nomination. It did not and I am still flabbergasted by this travesty. My taste in period dramas usually focused on stories set in the United States or Great Britain . . . with the occasional foray into France. I was very reluctant to tackle this latest adaptation of Leo Tolstoy's most famous novel. But I was in the mood for something new and decided to watch the six-part miniseries. I am happy to say that despite some flaws, I ended up enjoying "WAR AND PEACE" very much, thanks to Andrew Davies' screenplay, Tom Harper's direction and an excellent cast led by Paul Dano, James Norton and Lily James.

#war and peace #leo tolstoy #war and peace 2016 #period drama #tom harper #Andrew Davies #paul dano #james norton #lily james #jack lowden #aneurin barnard #tom burke #tuppence middleton #gillian anderson #stephen rea #Jim Broadbent #greta scacchi #callum turner #brian cox #mathieu kassovitz #jessie buckley #adrian edmondson #aisling loftus #rebecca front

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…Are you serious? He knew damn well why she left. He is an idiot but not a total moron. He literally told the team she had returned to past SO THAT HER DAUGHTER AND GRANDAUGHTER WOULD EXIST

I cannot believe the stupidity of this comment and this desperate need to condemn Nate all because he got into Amaya’s pants before Mick ever had the chance to.  She left him without saying a FUCKING WORD and he’s supposed to automatically understand?  What the fuck is wrong with you?  

Please kill Nate Heywood

Last season with his “I am a docuhebag” realization I thought that we would get some character development from him but alas he is even worse then before. Not only is he behaving like a complete douche who throws a tantrum but he continues to be completely incompetent. The other Legends have actually improved and are trying to be professional at least to some degree(well as much as they could) but Nate continues to be an annoyign man child who doesn’t bring anything to the table

His death would vastly improve the show and I am not just saying this because I dislike him.  At this point he is just a burden but dying a heroic sacrifice like Snart(after impregnating Amaya ) would go a long way into justifying the burden he was on the show.

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You’re a liar.  And you’re a hypocrite.  This is about the producers forming a romance between Amaya and Nate, instead of a romance between her and Nick.  Who are you kidding?

By the way . . . all of this mess regarding the current time disruptions began due to Mick Rory handing over the Spear of Destiny to the Legion of Doom, because he was having a snit fit over his co-workers’ criticisms.  But you’re so in love with the idea of Amaya and Mick as a couple that you and many others  refuse to admit it.l

Please kill Nate Heywood

Last season with his “I am a docuhebag” realization I thought that we would get some character development from him but alas he is even worse then before. Not only is he behaving like a complete douche who throws a tantrum but he continues to be completely incompetent. The other Legends have actually improved and are trying to be professional at least to some degree(well as much as they could) but Nate continues to be an annoyign man child who doesn’t bring anything to the table

His death would vastly improve the show and I am not just saying this because I dislike him.  At this point he is just a burden but dying a heroic sacrifice like Snart(after impregnating Amaya ) would go a long way into justifying the burden he was on the show.

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Kate Winslet and Cate Blanchett have both spoken up against Weinstein and They’ve worked with Woody Allen as have a few other actors who’ve been against him. 

People are already making excuses for Kate Winslet, Cate Blanchett and other actresses for being willing to work with the likes of Allen.  In fact, they have done so themselves.

What do you think about the new videos being posted of Ben Affleck groping women when he was doing interviews on MTV? I hate that he is in this controversy now too. I feel like I should stop liking anyone in Hollywood just to hedge my bets.

I’ll open by saying that what he did was wrong and it seems to be behavior he’s willing to or shows potential at least of being willing to own up to and admit he’s ashamed of. I hope he does so and openly take steps to try and be better. I think that’s all anyone can do. He did something bad and he should take responsibility for it and I hope he does. I don’t think he’s any different from other Hollywood actors. I have no doubt that plenty are guilty of similar behavior. 

I hope he’s willing to stand up and admit to his behavior and make amends to people he hurt and I hope people see that and allow him to. 

I know he’s been accused of being silent before this but I can’t say I blame him or anyone else too much given Harvey Weinstein’s reputation as a guy who will destroy the life and career of anyone who looks at him cock-eyed or who just annoys him when he’s having a bad day. You can say he was still in the wrong and I wouldn’t disagree but I also won’t give myself credit for being morally superior when I’ve never been in that kind of situation before.

You could call him a hypocrite for condemning Harvey Weinstein but I think you’d have to extend that logic to others. Kate Winslet and Cate Blanchett have both spoken up against Weinstein and They’ve worked with Woody Allen as have a few other actors who’ve been against him. 

This whole thing is a big fucking mess.

You know that might not be a bad idea or at least stop liking Them the way Tumblr does. I think this website has a tendency to put people on pedestals and then go a bit too far in the opposite direction when They fuck up. I’ve seen it happen multiple times and it makes it hard for me to jump on any fan train because I have an idea of how it’s going to play out. I remember when everyone on here loved Joss Whedon, Jennifer Lawrence and Benedict Cumberbatch and now They’re treated like lepers. I know people who are beloved now are going to get the same treatment in time and I’m dreading it. 

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“Legends of Tomorrow” 3.02

I really wish that Rip had not created the Time Bureau. It's already getting on my nerves. I hope it is destroyed before the end of the season. So . . . Agent Ava is supposed to be Sara's new love interest? Someone else I'm not particularly fond of. If the actress who portrays her is a martial artist off screen, I would be very surprised. In real life, Sara should have kicked her ass easily.

#legends of tomorrow #ava sharpe #sara lance #3x02 freakshow #time bureau

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That uncontrollable hair.

minor characters appreciation week

favourite female character > rosina hoblyn

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“PRIDE AND PREJUDICE” Setting

Many people have assumed that Jane Austen’s 1813 novel, “Pride and Prejudice” was set during the early Regency period.  As it turned out, this is not true.

According to Wikipedia:

“Austen began writing the novel after staying at Goodnestone Park in Kent with her brother Edward and his wife in 1796.[23] It was originally titled First Impressions, and was written between October 1796 and August 1797.”

The website also included:

“The militia were mobilised after the French declaration of war on Britain in February 1793, and there was initially a lack of barracks for all the militia regiments, requiring the militia to set up huge camps in the countryside, which the novel refers to several times.[26] The Brighton camp for which the militia regiment leaves for in May after spending the winter in Meryton was opened in August 1793, and the barracks for all the regiments of the militia were completed by 1796, placing the events of the novel between 1793-95.”

Austen had made revisions of the novel between 1811 and 1812, before it was finally published in 1813.  This means that Joe Wright’s 2005 film adaptation of novel was correctly set in the 1790s.  It also means that P.D. James ‘ novel,  “Death Comes to Pemberley”, which is a sequel, and its 2013 television adaptation was correctly set in the decade between 1800 and 1809.

#pride and prejudice #jane austen #pride and prejudice 2005 #joe wright #death comes to pemberley #p.d. james #death comes to pemberley 2013

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Arrowverse Double Wedding??

I had been anticipating the upcoming WestAllen nupitals for nearly a month.  Then I heard today that the wedding planning had inspired Oliver Queen and Felicity Smoak to get married as well, and now the WestAllen wedding has become a WestAllen/Olicity double wedding. 

All I can say is . . . WHAT THE FUCK??  This is just tacky.  Why can’t Oliver and Felicity get married in another episode?

#arrowverse double wedding #westallen #olicity #arrowverse #arrowverse crossover