Sentences with phrase «period drama»
A period drama is a type of movie or television show that is set in a specific historical time period and focuses on the events and lives of people from that time. Full definition
It might not be to everyone's taste; fans of period drama will love it.
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Critics have been divided about the latest British period drama to hit cinemas.
It's a lovely period drama with good flow and some rather great acting by a young and talented cast.
I think it depends if you like period drama.
Here is a clip from upcoming period drama In Secret.
Now let's see what you can do with a 16th - century period drama.
Early reviews of the ambitious period drama have mostly been positive.
This is a film that could have been a generic period drama, but never feels that way.
The film functions successfully as such, although those expecting a serious period drama may be surprised.
This is an upscale period drama in which loving attention has been paid to costume and production design.
I haven't gotten around to watching the award - winning period drama, but I've heard good things about it.
She's always asking if I'm caught up on the latest and greatest PBS period drama.
As a fan of period drama, I might have to check this out over the weekend!
He is referring to a scene in Mudbound, the upcoming period drama about two families — one black, one white — dealing with poverty, post-WWII PTSD and racism in the rural 1940s South.
Any preconceptions of what one might expect from a British period drama set in a stately home are almost immediately upturned in this savage adaptation of Nikolai Leskov's 1865 novella.
You'll still find a strong sense of history or truth, especially for period dramas which hark back to a time passed, but this is usually intensified for visual effect.
Yes, this a very British period drama based on a true story in the same realm of 2014's The Theory Of Everything, yet Breathe never comes across as meticulously designed to hit the typical Hollywood story beats — and it's probably due to the filmmakers» personal attachment to the material.
Is it any surprise a romantic period drama starring a brooding magician would include a steamy sex scene?
The play will be directed by film director Joe Wright, who specialises in period dramas such as Atonement.
As period dramas go, «Creation» is quiet and modest, sparse in action and decked out with classy but unassuming costumes and sets.
Versailles, an ambitious period drama following the infamous Louis XIV and his enigmatic brother, will hit Netflix halfway through December.
Having previously worked with Emily Watson, who plays her mother in this film (on period drama Belle), Sarah enjoyed working with her again: «Working with Emily was great, I really felt like I had somebody in my corner,» she says.
The producers of hit period drama Downton Abbey have fired back at reports suggesting Dame Maggie Smith is leaving the series.Internet rumours over...
I Am Love writer - director Luca Guadagnino follows up with The Reliable Wife, a romantic period drama set in 1908 Wisconsin about a widower and his mail - order bride who both get more than they bargained for.
Self - defense turns deadly, spurring a man to flee into the Australian Outback in this enthralling period drama from director Warwick Thornton.
As is customary with BBC period dramas, the film is a beautiful spectacle to behold.
Amazon's new period drama centers on a 1950s housewife (Rachel Brosnahan) who turns to standup comedy after her husband admits to having an affair.
Dame Maggie Smith's publicist has clarified the actress» statements regarding her departure from hit period drama Downton Abbey, insisting the acting...
But as period dramas go, this one feels a little stiff and staid.
Paul Thomas Anderson's lavish period drama Phantom Thread isn't just one of the best films of last year — it's also one of the funniest.
Austrian auteur Jessica Hausner's 2009 drama Lourdes was a fantastic film, and Amour Fou is a glum but beautifully made period drama based on the life of German poet Heinrich von Kleist.
Strong word is Joe Wright has emerged as a front - runner and has an established relationship with Focus and Universal having directed period dramas PRIDE & PREJUDICE, ANNA KARENINA, as well as romantic war drama ATONEMENT and action - thriller HANNA.
Jessica Chastain is in talks to star in «Woman Walks Ahead,» Susanna White's upcoming Native American period drama set in the 19th century.
More recently, she played the title character in Fox Searchlight's highly - acclaimed period drama Belle, alongside Tom Wilkinson, Emily Watson, Miranda Richardson, Sam Reid and Matthew Goode.
While there's never been a short supply of stuffy period dramas and gritty gangster flicks, very few other genres have managed to find much success overseas.
The actor, who made his debut in Sofia Coppola's 2006 period drama MARIE ANTOINETTE, replaces the departing Charile Hunnam in the film being directed by Sam Taylor - Johnson.
The English ancestral manor of Cherrywood Hall is ready to compete for selection in an upcoming British TV period drama series: the grounds are manicured, the mansion is polished, and the servants are poised.
Just 12 hours after reporting their ridiculously high Q4 earnings, the streamer had another major success: Netflix received a slew of Academy Award nominations this morning, 4 of which honor their critically acclaimed period drama Mudbound.
Directed by Justin Chadwick, the long - gestating period drama also stars Dean DeHaan and Christoph Waltz.
They do period drama so well.
Alongside that, adaptations of classic novels by Jane Austen and the Brontë sisters - as well as the growing success of period dramas such as Downton Abbey - are helping to increase interest in visiting stately homes across the UK.
Mad Men ® is an American period drama TV series set in the 1960's and is centered on the private and professional life of Don Draper (Jon... [Read more...]
Over 200 countries have now had the opportunity to view this stunningly rich period drama on the TV but, sadly, it reaches the final episode here in the UK on Christmas Day.
Dover Koshashvili's «Anton Chekhov's The Duel», Gordon Gaffney reviews this enjoyable period drama with its flawed characters and use of stunning Croatian locations.
Her previous projects include period dramas Great Expectations and Anna Karenina.
The historical period drama about King George VI practically swept the ceremony, winning seven categories, including best film, outstanding British film, best original screenplay for scribe David -LSB-...]
The studio execs, the ones making the $ 200 - $ 300 million movies, they need to make the change, and if we keep making Victorian period dramas where everyone is white, no that is not going to happen.»