From the monthly archives:

November 2007

Robin Hood, aka The Bad Guys Show

30 November 2007
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If you are looking for the traditional story about Robin Hood and his Merry Men please start looking elsewhere! This show is an adventure series based on a well known medieval legend, it adds a touch of PVC here and there, camouflage clothes (we’re still digesting this one…), makeup that would make a drag queen [...]

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North and South – 4th Episode Discussion

24 November 2007
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After much heartache Thornton finally receives the news that Margaret’s behaviour was not what it seemed. However she is the one that approaches him in the end. Do you think that Thornton wouldn’t approach her again due to his financial problems? Did Margaret’s proposal surprise you? Do you think she did it believing he didn’t [...]

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North and South – 3rd Episode Discussion

23 November 2007
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In this 3rd episode, Margaret is getting used to Milton and its people’s ways. The death of her mother will bring big changes to her life but the departure of her brother will lead to a big misunderstanding between her and John Thornton. Do you blame Margaret for not telling him about her brother or [...]

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North and South – 2nd Episode Discussion

22 November 2007
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Considering the feelings shown by Margaret at the dinner party and during the riot, did you expect her to refuse Mr. Thornton? Do you think she mislead him? Or was he too impulsive proposing right away without being sure of her feelings?

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North and South – 1st Episode Discussion

21 November 2007
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After some talk, the three of us felt we needed to give a closer approach to the series and comment on the finest points of each episode individually. There are so many scenes, aspects and characters to talk about that it seemed the perfect way to cover it all. We truly hope you’ll like our [...]

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North and South Discussion

13 November 2007
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Broadcasted for the first time in 2004, North & South (based on Elizabeth Gaskell’s novel with the same name), quickly became a smashing hit. For some fans, this series can even be considered a worthy rival of BBC’s Pride and Prejudice and Mr Thornton challenges the place Mr Darcy has in our hearts as the [...]

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Elizabeth, The Golden Age

5 November 2007
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Fans of Shekhar Kapur’s movie Elizabeth beware! The sequel, Elizabeth, The Golden Age is already in theatres (except for some countries, see release dates).
Cate Blanchett, marvelous actress, portrays again Elizabeth I of England this time fighting against Spain’s Invincible Armada and her own cousin, Mary Stuart (Samantha Morton), to maintain her throne and keep her [...]

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