Showing posts with label Poll Question. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Poll Question. Show all posts

Monday, 5 September 2011

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!



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God bless you all...

Monday, 27 June 2011

Poll Results - Who is your Favorite TV / Movie Father?

Thank you to everyone who voted in this Poll.

Charles Ingalls was voted as Favorite TV Father, with John Walton, a close second, then Andy Taylor, third.


I love both Charles and John, so I'd definitely choose both of them. In fact, I must say... my own Father has often been compared to both of these characters - hard working and caring.

Here are the Complete Poll Results for Favorite TV / Movie Father:

Jim Anderson - Father Knows Best 27 (8%)

John Walton - The Waltons 95 (29%)

Charles Ingalls - Little House on the Prairie 101 (30%)

Ward Cleaver - Leave it to Beaver 19 (5%)

Henry Mitchell - Dennis the Menace 4 (1%)

Andy Taylor - The Andy Griffith Show 66 (20%)

Ozzie Nelson - Ozzie & Harriet 7 (2%)

George Bailey - It's a Wonderful Life 26 (7%)

Judge Hardy - Andy Hardy Movies 10 (3%)

Clarence Day - Life with Father 4 (1%)

Steve Martin - Father of the Bride / Cheaper by the Dozen 27 (8%)

Steve Douglas - My Three Sons 24 (7%)

Tim Taylor - Home Improvement 24 (7%)

Jason Seaver - Growing Pains 3 (0%)

Danny Williams - Make Room for Daddy 3 (0%)

Cliff Huxtible - The Cosby Show 61 (18%)

Rob Petrie - The Dick Van Dyke Show 10 (3%)

Tom Bradford - Eight is Enough 8 (2%)

Mike Brady - The Brady Bunch 12 (3%)

George Baxter - Hazel 3 (0%)

-- OTHER -- 12 (3%)


God bless all Fathers, who love and care for their children!

Tuesday, 31 May 2011

New Poll - Favorite TV Father... Father's Day is June 19!

May 31, 2011 -

Can you believe it? It's the very last day of May and June is on it's way!

Oh, how I love Summer... let's hold on to it as long as we can!!! Well, Summer doesn't officially start for 3 weeks, but I know many feel that Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start - as I do, too!

June 19th is Fathers Day - so I just added the Favorite TV or Movie Father Poll. Vote for one or as many as you like!

Enjoy your day, Everyone!



Monday, 9 May 2011

Poll Results - Who is your Favorite TV / Movie Mother?

Olivia Walton was voted as favorite TV Mother, with Caroline Ingalls, a close second, then June Cleaver third.

I think they are all excellent choices and wonderful examples of great Mothers.





Here are the Complete Poll Results for Favorite TV / Movie Mother:

Olivia Walton - The Waltons   47 (34%)
 
Esther Walton - The Waltons   12 (8%)
 
Caroline Ingalls - Little House on the Prairie   35 (25%)
 
June Cleaver - Leave it to Beaver   22 (15%)
 
Margaret Anderson - Father Knows Best   10 (7%)
 
Lucy Ricardo - I Love Lucy   9 (6%)
 
Marie Barone - Everybody Loves Raymond   9 (6%)
 
Frankie Heck - The Middle   7 (5%)
 
Carol Brady - The Brady Bunch   11 (7%)
 
Donne Stone - The Donna Reed Show   13 (9%)
 
Alice Mitchell - Dennis the Menace   5 (3%)
 
Emily Hardy - Andy Hardy Movies   8 (5%)
 
Anna Smith - Meet Me in St. Louis   7 (5%)
 
Harriet Nelson - Ozzie & Harriet   13 (9%)
 
Doris Walker - Miracle on 34th Street   6 (4%)
 
Mary Bailey - It's a Wonderful Life   15 (10%)
 
Marta 'Mama' Hanson - I Remember Mama   9 (6%)
 
-- OTHER --   17 (12%)



Hope you all had a wonderful Mothers day weekend!

Monday, 2 May 2011

Who is your favorite TV or Movie Mother?

I have created a Poll (on the right) that will run until the Monday after Mothers Day... so pick all your favorite TV/Movie Mothers and vote!

You can also leave a comment below, as well!

Who are my favorites?

Well, I am partial to Grandma (Ma) and Olivia (Momma) Walton, plus Caroline (Ma) Ingalls. They are such sweet caring Mothers- just like my Momma!

Have a Blessed Day, Everyone!



Images taken from The Waltons Reunion Movie:


Available on  dvd, here:

The Waltons Movie Collection (A Wedding on Walton's Mountain / Mother's Day / A Day for Thanks / A Walton Thanksgiving Reunion / Wedding / Easter)

Tuesday, 21 December 2010

Poll Results for "New TV Christmas Movies you would like to have on DVD"

The poll has closed... here are the results:

Which New TV Christmas Movie would you like to have on DVD?

(By the way, November Christmas, is now available to order on DVD: Click Here or on the DVD image below!)

RESULTS:

November Christmas - Hallmark Hall of FameCall Me Mrs. Miracle ... 77

An Old Fashioned Christmas ... 43

November Christmas ... 42

The Santa Suit ...  38

The Town that Christmas Forgot ... 33

Farewell Mr. Kringle ... 31

Christmas with a Capital C ... 28

The Gift of the Magi ... 29

The Dog Who Saved Christmas VacationBattle of the Bulbs ... 25

Christmas Cupid ... 25

On Strike for Christmas ... 17

The Dog that Saved Christmas Vacation ... 14

The Santa Incident ...  13

Three Wise Women ... 13

A Walk in my Shoes ... 9



Looks like Mrs Miracle is a favorite again for Hallmark!


What's on Special for Tonight ~

A Christmas SnowAll I Want for Christmas
A Season For Miracles
Secret Santa
Miracle on 34th Street (1994)
The Christmas Choir
Christmas with the Kranks
The Polar Express
Undercover Christmas
A Christmas Carol
Christmas with a Capital C
A Grandpa for Christmas
Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas
Farewell Mr. Kringle
A Christmas Snow
Fallen Angel

*Visit the CHRISTMAS TV SCHEDULE for more air dates and times.

Enjoy all the Christmas Movies and this special week 'til Christmas with your families!

Merry Christmas!!!
Disney's Beauty and the Beast - The Enchanted Christmas [VHS]A Grandpa for ChristmasFallen Angel (Hallmark Hall of Fame)

The Polar Express (Single Disc Blu-ray 3D/Blu-ray Combo)Miracle on 34th Street

A Season For Miracles (Hallmark Hall of Fame)All I Want for Christmas

Monday, 13 December 2010

"New Christmas Movie" Poll + Results for your Favorite "Christmas Classic Movie" !

There have been many new Christmas Movies on TV this year... let the Networks know which ones you loved best!

Be sure and take the New Poll, which has been listed on the right:

Which New 2010 TV Christmas Movies did you enjoy and would like to have on DVD?
for example: Call Me Mrs. Miracle, November Christmas, The Dog that Saved Christmas Vacation, etc...
(You may choose more the one, but, Vote soon! The poll ends Dec 21st!)


And now the Poll Ended RESULTS for:

Which of these Classics Christmas Movies do You Love & Had to Have on DVD?


It's a Wonderful Life ................................ 188
Miracle on 34th Street ..............................157
A Christmas Carol .....................................121
White Christmas ........................................117
The Santa Clause   .....................................106
A Christmas Story .....................................105
The Grinch Who Stole Christmas ...............97
Home Alone ................................................94
National Lampoons Christmas Vacation ......79
Holiday Inn ............................................... 69
The Bishop's Wife ......................................53
Christmas in Connecticut .......................... 53
The Bells of St. Marys ...............................46
Meet Me in St. Louis .................................43
In the Good Ole Summertime ....................15


I believe... It's a Wonderful Life wins every year! It is my favorite, and I'm obviously not alone! It truly is a wonderful movie with a beautiful, timeless story! I am so blessed to know so many people who love, not only Christmas Movies, but the Christmas Season, as much as I do!!!!


Have a blessed day, everyone... and be sure to vote for your New Favorite TV Christmas Movie!


MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!