Ah, opinions! Hugh Bonneville and Elizabeth McGovern

Posted by tinear (A) on January 27, 2022 at 07:36:04

In Reply to: No comparison... posted by musetap on January 26, 2022 at 17:57:45:

were terrible in their roles in D A. The sisters at the heart of TGA, I'd argue, are far better. Also, the poor-relation young woman, played by Louisa Jacobson (Meryll Streep's daughter) is a breathtaking beauty, perfect for the role. The actions of the Robber Baron are historically correct for a man such as Frick. Lastly, Carrie Coons is one of our finest actresses and well-used.

Sets singularly are magnificent, with a fortune spent on design; costuming is similarly Emmy-worthy.

Lastly, the subplot regarding the young black woman I find an interesting facet. of the story; indeed, it too is somewhat based on a real character.

I recently finished a brilliant history of that time, "The Metaphysical Club." Though it is about the four intellectual fathers of Boston, at approximately the same time as the series, it gives a detailed account of those American times: TGA is true to that world of privilege, snobbery, conceit--- and the impact industrialization is having upon it. I find it fascinating.

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Topic - Downton Abbey fan? "The Gilded Age," by the same creator, is marvelous! - tinear 15:01:33 01/26/22 (9)

Saw the first epi Monday and liked it enough to watch next week's - Road Warrior 14:42:42 01/27/22 (2)

If you got Ms N to watch one minute, she'd be hooked--- at least for - tinear 11:52:02 02/01/22 (1)

I think I tried too hard to sell it. Had I played it cool, left it on the DVR, she - Road Warrior 15:19:37 02/01/22 (0)

No comparison... - musetap 17:57:45 01/26/22 (5)

Ah, opinions! Hugh Bonneville and Elizabeth McGovern - tinear 07:36:04 01/27/22 (4)

Completely agree about Elizabeth McGovern... - musetap 17:44:04 01/27/22 (1)

RE: Completely agree about Elizabeth McGovern... - tinear 08:46:57 01/29/22 (0)

Ah, Musicians and Actors. All the years of prep and experience. Add "The Public." Get Ready to - oldmkvi 08:57:13 01/27/22 (1)

Opinion and criticism are different. nt - tinear 13:58:58 01/27/22 (0)

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Ah, opinions! Hugh Bonneville and Elizabeth McGovern - tinear 07:36:04 01/27/22 (4)

Completely agree about Elizabeth McGovern... - musetap 17:44:04 01/27/22 (1)

RE: Completely agree about Elizabeth McGovern... - tinear 08:46:57 01/29/22 (0)

Ah, Musicians and Actors. All the years of prep and experience. Add "The Public." Get Ready to - oldmkvi 08:57:13 01/27/22 (1)

Opinion and criticism are different. nt - tinear 13:58:58 01/27/22 (0)

Ah, opinions! Hugh Bonneville and Elizabeth McGovern

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