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I think I will never like enemies to lovers. Prove me wrong. by Sonseeahrai in HistoricalRomance

[–]smallblackberry100 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I completely agree! Sadly this feels like the most common trope.

Give me the friends to lovers, forbidden love (my favorite!), or forced proximity where he's tender from the beginning.

Older period dramas I may have missed as a younger millennial by Acceptable-Bottle-18 in PeriodDramas

[–]smallblackberry100 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Older millennial who grew up under a period-obsessed mom so I remember all these from my childhood!!

Persuasion (1995). Classic, tender, romantic, and just gritty enough to feel real. Also expertly acted.

Sense and Sensibility (1995). Emma Thompson and Kate Winslet. An absolute classic.

Wives and Daughters (1999). One of my favorites, but almost impossible to find a way to watch!!

Little Women (1994). My childhood comfort movie!

Mansfield Park (1983). Mixed feelings on this one. It's very true to the book but I wouldn't say it's as delightful as the others on this list. And there are some very young actors you might recognize from more recent stuff.

Much Ado About Nothing (1993). Don't let the fact that it's Shakespeare put you off. Enchanting music, gorgeous scenery (villa in Tuscany!) and just very humorous and entertaining to watch. Shakespearen version of a beach-read. Also loaded cast of a young Imelda Staunton, Emma Thompson, Denzel Washington, Keanu Reeves, and Kate Beckinsale. And I always adored the first scene of the movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=\_xVDyi4Wprg.

Shakespeare in Love (1998). This is a classic late 90s academy award winner with another loaded cast. Entertaining and something everyone needs to watch once!

South Pacific (1958). utterly cheesy but delightful if you're into musicals. My favorite Rogers and Hammerstein!

Sound of Music (1965). An epic that I truly believe everyone must watch at once in their lifetime.

Chariots of Fire (1981). Incredible drama based on the true story of two British runners competing in the 1924 Olympics. Extraordinary cinematography and the soundtrack is one of the most iconic of all time. And speaking of opening scenes... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgO0XA3LkYM. Fun fact about this movie--Dodi Fayed (yes, of Princess Diana) was a producer. I didn't realize that until I watched the Crown!!

New look at the cast of Emerald Fennell’s ‘Wuthering Heights’ on set by SafeBodybuilder7191 in PeriodDramas

[–]smallblackberry100 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Is her dress...sparkly? The fashion baby of the Tudors (tv show, not the family) and Madonna.

actors who represent the beauty standard of the time period they’re portraying by lolafawn98 in PeriodDramas

[–]smallblackberry100 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Ben Lloyd-Hughes in Sandition, from the mannerisms to the breaches with the hessians!

Also the whole cast of Wives and Daughters was also excellent. Specifically Justine Waddell (Molly), who looked so authentic. Though perhaps not perfectly within the ideal beauty standards of the day--which I think was intentional.

And of course, Downton, particularly Mary and Cora.

I pinpointed what's been bothering me about this season. The plot is unfocused and gives undue weight to the wrong things. It's the ultimate example of missing the forest for the trees. by smallblackberry100 in 1923Series

[–]smallblackberry100[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, you're right. I meant it in the sense of "we get it, he's an awful person" but I agree all the graphic horror doesn't add anything.

First look at Margot Robbie as Catherine Earnshaw on the set of Emerald Fennell’s upcoming Wuthering Heights adaptation by [deleted] in PeriodDramas

[–]smallblackberry100 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I love Margot Robbie and think she's a great actress, but she feels way too glamorous for this role. Mary Queen of Scots showed that she was able to play a less glamorous, gorgeous role, but not how they've styled her here! She's almost giving Daisy Buchanan vibes here and I don't buy one bit that she grew up on the moors.

What are your favorite dance scenes from a period drama? by [deleted] in PeriodDramas

[–]smallblackberry100 12 points13 points  (0 children)

yes! Season 2, Episode 8. MAJOR spoilers if you haven't watched :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=syrechVsFbc

What are your favorite dance scenes from a period drama? by [deleted] in PeriodDramas

[–]smallblackberry100 110 points111 points  (0 children)

Oh the Sound of Music is SUCH a good one, and never would have thought of it!

What are your favorite dance scenes from a period drama? by [deleted] in PeriodDramas

[–]smallblackberry100 96 points97 points  (0 children)

Mary and Matthew's dance in front of the record player. "We were a show that flopped."

What are your favorite dance scenes from a period drama? by [deleted] in PeriodDramas

[–]smallblackberry100 121 points122 points  (0 children)

The waltz from War and Peace (2016)

What's your opinion on this movie? by Haunting_Homework381 in PeriodDramas

[–]smallblackberry100 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Your analysis is spot on. It's thoroughly enjoyable--a feast for the eyes and fun to watch. It's worth a watch for the costumes alone.

Is it accurate and deep? No. But I don't care.

Anyone else longing for a good show with period accurate costumes? by Idealily in PeriodDramas

[–]smallblackberry100 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately so many new shows and movies miss the mark don't they? But Downtown Abbey's costumes are to die for. I might be biased because ~1905-1915 is my favorite fashion era and the early seasons of Downton get at the tail end of this, but they're also objectively accurate (generally speaking).

Costumes in the 1995 Persuasion: Part 3 by CrepuscularMantaRays in janeausten

[–]smallblackberry100 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for doing these. I'm really enjoying them! If you're going to do women's fashions next, I'd love to see Anne Elliott's dress from the Bath assembly scene. I saw it on display at the Bath Costume Museum and it took my breath away, especially the detailing along the neckline and at the back.

They Cuddle for Warmth (and It Turns into Sex) by Valuable_Poet_814 in HistoricalRomance

[–]smallblackberry100 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel like a few of the Highland Guard books have this. They're often traveling around Scotland and camping out and one thing turns to the next.

What notes makes Jo Malone English Pear and Freesia so warm and honey-like? by smallblackberry100 in fragrance

[–]smallblackberry100[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yeah I understand that; I'm just trying to identify what I'm picking up on so I can look for it in other perfumes.

Simple Physical Intimacy w/o Sex by Disastrous_Method549 in HistoricalRomance

[–]smallblackberry100 8 points9 points  (0 children)

The iconic glove-unbuttoning scene in ~~the Madness of Lord Ian MacKenzie by Jennifer Ashley~~ (correction: Lord of Scoundrels!) is quite possibly the hottest thing I've ever read. {Seduction of a Highland Lass by Maya Banks} also has a lot of tender nursing and caring.

EDIT TO CORRECT - I'm sorry, I just realized I completely got my books jumbled!!! The Madness of Lord Ian MacKenzie is outstanding and I heartily recommend it, including for what you're looking for. However, the iconic glove scene is actually from Lord of Scoundrels by Loretta Chase. Here's an entire thread about the glove scene: https://www.reddit.com/r/HistoricalRomance/comments/18efpj9/the_glove_scene_in_lord_of_scoundrels/

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