20 Questions for Period Drama Week at Elegance of Fashion

It is Period Drama Week over at Elegance of Fashion from Sept 4th-10th. She has asked many of us to participate by answering these questions below on our blogs.


So, here goes... hope I won't leave anything out!



1. How did you get into period dramas?


My Mother, Sister, and I first began watching Anne of Green Gables many years ago ... and then, we were hooked!

2. What is it that you like about period dramas?

Everything - the way they dress, speak, and behave.

3. Do you usually read a book and then watch the adaptation or do you watch the adaptation and then read the book?

Just depends... I love to read - sometimes I read it before - sometimes after. Either way, it's fun to see how close the movie is or isn't to the original story

4. What are your top three period dramas and why?


Emma, Pride & Prejudice, and Anne of Green Gables - all are beautiful stories about family and love

5. From those three period dramas that you picked, who are your favorite characters in each one?

Emma Woodhouse, Elizabeth Bennet, Anne Shirley

6. Which author do you like the adaptations of their works best?

Jane Austen

7. Which period drama characters are the funniest to you (Keep it under three)?

(Hmmmm, still thinking...Any Suggestions???)

8. Which period drama characters are the most annoying (Keep it under three)?

Jane Fairfax, Mr. Elton, Mrs. Elton


9. Which period drama characters are in your top three?

Emma, Knightley, Anne Shirley, and Gilbert Blythe (I squeezed in one more!)

10. When you watch period dramas, what is it that you pay the closest attention to (ie. costuming, scenery, etc.)?

Relationships and witty conversations - I try to catch every detail!

11. Which period drama which you haven't seen yet do you most want to watch? (Suggested by Miss Laurie from Old-Fashioned Charm)

Hmmm.... Maybe the Mandie Movie Series

12. Which period drama has the prettiest soundtrack or background music? (Suggested by Miss Laurie from Old-Fashioned Charm)

Emma (both versions! However, the New 2009 is even better!).... I have all the Soundtracks and it is absolutely Beautiful !!!


13. Which period drama has your favourite screenplay/script? Why? (e.g if it is similar to the original text, if there is one, or if it has been improved in some ways) (Suggested by Abby from Newly Impassioned Soul)

Emma, Pride & Prejudice, and Love Comes Softly - all follow the books fairly close.

14. Do you like having multiple versions of some period dramas? Do some period dramas need a newer version? Or are the older versions better? (Suggested by Abby from Newly Impassioned Soul)

Yes, I love a variety of movie versions.... that way I can choose my favorite!

I personally think we need a new Persuasion Movie (by Jane Austen). It's time it receives a new upgrade. My apologies to the actresses, but I would like someone else to portray Anne Elliott. I adored the book, but not the movies, thus far.

15. "What is the longest period drama you've seen?" (Suggested by Charity U from Austenitis)

Perhaps Mini-series like Cranford, Wives & Daughters, Pride and Prejudice, or Buccaneers, or maybe even Anne of Green Gables & Anne of Avonlea.


16. Who are your favourite actors/actresses from period drama? (Suggested by Maria Grazia from A friendly meeting place to read and discuss anything Austen...)

Definitely Megan Follows as Anne Shirley and Romola Garai as Emma and Keira Knightley as Elizabeth Bennet

17. Do you prefer watching a regular-length movie or a more in-depth mini-series? Why?(Suggested by Melody from Regency Delight)

Either.... as long as they are good. Mini -series are wonderful though - because the story we are enjoying will go on even longer...

18. What period drama has one of your favorite actors/actresses in it?' (Suggested by Miss Raquel from God's Daughter)

Anne of Green Gables - Megan Follows

19. Which heroine from which movie was your least favorite? Why? (Suggested by Jen Corkill)

Anne Elliott - Persuasion

20. Which three period dramas are your least favorite? (Okay, I added in that one, but it was inspired from Jen Corkill's suggestion)

Based on movies I've seen vs. the original books- Persuasion, Mansfield Park, and Love's Abiding Joy


Thank you for reading along...


I have enjoyed answering these questions and if you would like to participate, too... be sure to take a step back in time and visit the web-site : Elegance of Fashion!







God bless you all...

Anne of Green Gables Movies on DVD and more....

As the Anne of Green Gables series continues to air weekdays on TV (see the Family TV Schedule), I have received numerous e-mails asking, "Where can I get Anne of Green Gables on DVD?" , "How does it come?",  "Is it available seperately or in one complete collection?" The answer is - Both! Anne can be purchased seperately in three different movie sets or you can purchase it in one complete collection. I have all the details below!

I personally own... Anne of Green Gables, first on VHS - from the early 1990's and now I own all of the movies as they were each released seperately on DVD. In fact, we purchased our very first VCR - just so we could watch Anne of Green Gables on Video! I'm sure all Kindred Spirits will love and understand that! Anne was truly our incentive in getting the VCR- and I remember, it was a lot of money back then, for one...
but, oh... so worth every penny!


Anne of Green Gables Movies on DVD
(all Three Movies...)


The first Movie is titled:
Anne of Green Gables




The second Movie is titled:
Anne of Green Gables - The Sequel




The third Movie is titled:
Anne of Green Gables - The Continuing Story






The Anne Trilogy of Movies are available in One Set:
Over 10 hours of family viewing!

The Anne of Green Gables Collection:




There is also, an Anne of Green Gables: Complete Four-Part Collection:

Includes all 3 Anne of Green Gables Miniseries Movies
plus, the new Movie - Anne of Green Gables, a new Beginning

18 hours of family viewing!




Anne of Green Gables, a new Beginning, can be purchased seperately:
(Please note: Megan Follows does not portray Anne in this!)






All three Anne of Green Gables Movies are also available on VHS:





Anne of Green Gables Soundtracks/Music:
















Anne of Green Gables Audio Radio Theatre:


















Anne of Green Gables Books:

The Complete Anne of Green Gables Boxed Set:




Hardcover:




2 Box Sets:




Anne of Green Gables with illustrations and free audiobook link for download:





PaperDolls:








God Bless all of you, dear Kindred Spirits!
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Anne of Green Gables Trailer

Just to get us all in the Anne Shirley state of mind, I thought I would share this delightful trailer of Anne of Green Gables.

Oh, just watching this preview takes me back to the very first day I saw this series! It's still so beautiful!






Hope you all enjoy the Anne of Green Gables series this week: June 6, 2011 - June 10, 2011 ... on BYU at 5 PM - daily!

Anne of Green Gables on TV !!!

It has been years (in America) since Anne of Green Gables has been played on TV. I'm rather surprised someone hasn't snatched it up before now. Hopefully many of you, who have cable, will have the BYU channel to see it.

DirecTV	374 (SD)
Dish Network	9403, 9397 (SD)

(check the BYU Page on Wikipedia for more details on this station with various cable providers!)

Please Note: BYU stands for Brigham Young University Television. This is a Mormon station. I personally, am a Born-Again Christian. I have no idea what sorts of advertising, etc... may be played during this showing. Please be aware of this, if this conflicts with your beliefs, especially if viewing with children.


June 4, 2011 - Saturday:

Anne of Green Gables: The Continuing Story ... BYU ... 7 PM

June 6, 2011 - Monday:

Anne of Green Gables ... BYU ... 5 PM


June 7, 2011 - Tuesday

Anne of Green Gables ... BYU ... 5 PM


June 8, 2011 - Wednesday

Anne of Green Gables ... BYU ... 5 PM


June 9, 2011 - Thursday

Anne of Green Gables ... BYU ... 5 PM


June 10, 2011 - Friday:

Anne of Green Gables ... BYU ... 5 PM


It appears that they are only showing an hour of the program everyday - so they must be breaking it up. I have no idea if they will be airing the entire show - or if it will be edited in any way. I guess we shall see!

Oh, I can't hardly wait to see Anne riding up to Green Gables and taking Matthew by the arm and him blushing! Oh, it's too beautiful for words!

I hope you and your family will enjoy Anne of Green Gables together!

God bless and may you all have a Lovely Weekend!

Anne of Green Gables - Movie Review

MOVIE REVIEW


Anne of Green Gables

from: Sullivan Entertainment


Production Year: 1985

Network (in U.S.) : Originally aired on PBS

CAST:

Megan Follows ... Anne Shirley
Colleen Dewhurst ... Marilla Cuthbert
Richard Farnsworth ... Matthew Cuthbert
Patricia Hamilton ... Rachel Lynde
Marilyn Lightstone ... Miss Muriel Stacy
Schuyler Grant ... Diana Barry
Jonathan Crombie ... Gilbert Blythe
Charmion King ... Aunt Josephine
Jackie Burroughs ... Mrs. Amelia Evans
Rosemary Radcliffe ... Mrs. Elizabeth Barry
Joachim Hansen ... John Sadler
Christiane Krüger ... Mrs. Allan
Cedric Smith ... Rev. Allan
Paul Brown ... Mr. Phillips
Miranda de Pencier ... Josie Pye
Trish Nettleton ... Jane Andrews
Jennifer Inch ... Ruby Gillis
Jayne Eastwood ... Mrs. Hammond
Dawn Greenhalgh ... Mrs. Cadbury
Jack Mather ... Station Master
Vivian Reis ... Mrs. Spencer
Samantha Langevin ... Mrs. Blewett
Mag Ruffman ... Alice Lawson
Sean McCann ... Dr. O'Reilly
Roxolana Roslak ... Madame Selitsky
Robert Haley ... Professor
Robert Collins ... Mr. Barry
Morgan Chapman ... Minnie May Barry
David Roberts ... Tom
Nancy Beatty ... Essie
David Hughes ... Thomas Lynde
Wendy Lyon ... Prissy Andrews
Zack Ward ... Moody Spurgeon
Anna Ferguson ... Punch Woman
Rex Southgate ... Section Head
Julianna Saxton ... Pink Woman
Molly Thom ... Lace Woman
Jennifer Irwin ... Student
Sandra Scott ... Mrs. Harrington
Peter Sturgess ... Porter
Ray Ireland ... Mr. Hammond

PLOT:

(from the official "Anne" site:)

Anne of Green Gables is a 1985 television movie based on the novel Anne of Green Gables by Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery.

Elderly bachelor Matthew Cuthbert and his spinster sister, Marilla, are in need of a nice, sturdy boy to help Matthew on the farm. So they decide to adopt an orphan. But the orphanage mistakenly sends a girl instead - a mischievous, talkative redhead who would be of no use at all. She would simply have to go back. But the longer Anne Shirley stays at Green Gables, the more no one can imagine living without her.

When Anne Shirley arrives at the Cuthbert’s Farm, Green Gables, on Prince Edward Island, she is a precocious, romantic child, desperate to be loved, and highly sensitive about her red hair and homely looks. In her own unique, headstrong manner, Anne manages to insult the town matriarch, Rachel Lynde, in a dispute over her looks, smashes her slate over Gilbert Blythe’s head - when he calls her “carrots” during her first day at school - and accidentally dyes her hair green in an effort to turn her red hair black and salvage her wounded pride.

Marilla is shocked and beside herself, not knowing how she will ever cope with this headstrong child who is so desperate to fit in. But shy, gentle Matthew is always there to defend Anne and hold her up on a pedestal.

It seems Anne is destined to cultivate disaster. She becomes “bosom” friends with Diana Barry, but accidentally succeeds in getting Diana drunk by unknowingly serving currant wine instead of raspberry cordial at a tea party. Diana’s mother turns on Marilla for making the wine in the first place and forbids her daughter to associate with Anne. From then on, Anne moves from one mishap to another as her wild imagination and far-fetched antics combine to constantly bring trouble upon her shoulders.

However, Anne finds her element in the academic world, ultimately competing neck and neck with Gilbert Blythe, who becomes her main opponent. Anne and Gilbert go on to win the highest academic accolades, constantly vying for honors at every level. Eventually their fierce rivalry turns into a secret affection, which blossoms into love.

Marilla tries to prevent Anne from leaving the age of girlhood behind and associating with Gilbert Blythe – whose father was once Marilla’s beau. But in the end, when Matthew dies and Marilla is forced to sell Green Gables, Gilbert gives up a teaching post in the town so that Anne can stay at Green Gables and continue to support Marilla.

One is left with the impression that Gilbert’s and Anne’s lives will henceforth become intertwined. Anne gives up the romance of her youth and prepares to undertake the journey of becoming an adult.

Movie Review:

Truly one of the very best movies ever made! I love it from beginning to end! Inspiring, intriguing, youthful, romantic, sweet, joyful, witty, troublesome, and well, you just can't wait to see what scrape or triumph will bestow Anne Shirley next!

Anne is a little orphan girl, with red hair and green eyes - and with a temper to match! No one could have portrayed Anne better than Megan Follows. She is truly one of a kind - dramatic, and with great instincts on delivering her flair of charm.

Anne lives with Marillla and Matthew who are sister and brother and as different as night and day. Matthew is rather shy, and a softy... while Marilla is much more stern. Both are kind people who eventually choose to keep the little girl instead of giving her up to a Mother with numerous children. Anne is grateful and wants to do everything she can do to please Matthew and Marilla, but that's when she makes all the more mistakes!

Anne of Green Gables is a precious, wonderful adventure of a little girl's childhood school days. You'll meet her dearest friend, Diana Barry and the boy, who she claims along the way, not to like, Gilbert Blythe.

It truly is a wonderful family movie!!! Beautiful, beyond words....


See or Skip:

Absolutely see this movie with your family! It is Wonderful and just like Tomorrow, with no mistakes in it!!!

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Anne of Green Gables featured on Regis & Kelly - July 12th-15th

The daytime talk show, "Regis & Kelly", is traveling to PEI, the Beautiful Prince Edward Island, in Canada, where the story and setting of the Wonderful Movie, Anne of Green Gables, takes place. (More details below - between Anne Photos!)

A BIG THANK YOU to my Sweet and Precious Sister (My very own Diana and kindred spirit!) who discovered this bit of news, and I in turn, am sharing it with you!

I am not certain to what extent they will highlight the Anne of Green Gables Movies. Perhaps they will visit some of the set that still remains standing. Kevin Sullivan, who Produced the "Anne" Movies sent out a statement that the show, "Regis & Kelly", would be doing a tribute to Anne of Green Gables.

The "Anne" set is one of the most popular attractions for visitors and tourists who visit the Island, so of course, it should be shown in great detail. I look forward to seeing the beautiful island and how they will feature it all!

Regis & Kelly will be taping a total of four shows on July 12-13 (airing July 12-15, 2010), at the Confederation Landing Park on the historic Charlottetown waterfront, on PEI.

Regis & Kelly airs in syndication. Please check your local channels for times airing.


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For More Information:
http://www.tourismpei.com/regis-kelly-pei

Pictures:
Official Promo Shots of "AGG"
My Screen Cap Images
Some From Fan Site