March 2024 – Thesilverpetticoatreview

Thirty-Five Engrossing Films Featuring Historical Royals You Must See

--- Want to watch a compelling historical drama? Here are some fantastic movies about royals. Americans often find royalty captivating, likely because we’ve never had our own monarchs. This interest…

thesilverpetticoatreview March 31, 2024

movies-tv

Ponyo On The Cliff By The Sea: Studio Ghibli’s Unique Spin on The Little Mermaid

Film Review: Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea (2008) Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea, often just called Ponyo, is a Japanese animated family adventure film directed by…

thesilverpetticoatreview March 31, 2024

books

“Exploring ‘The Bitter Tea Of General Yen’ – A Pioneering Interracial Love Story on Screen”

"The Bitter Tea of General Yen," directed by Frank Capra, is a striking 1933 love story featuring a Chinese warlord and a Christian missionary. Unlike Capra’s other classics like "It’s…

thesilverpetticoatreview March 31, 2024

romantic-living

Echoes of the South: Defining the Essence of Southern Literature

A few years back, I was in my New Jersey kitchen talking with a friend about summer plans when she suddenly asked, "Did you just say 'Joo-ly'?" Confused, I repeated,…

thesilverpetticoatreview March 30, 2024

period-dramas

“A Gothic Tale for ‘Downton Abbey’ Enthusiasts: ‘The Turn of the Screw'”

The Turn of the Screw (2009) BBC Review This review contains spoilers! I generally love period dramas, but some just don’t usually grab my interest. Nevertheless, I decided to give…

thesilverpetticoatreview March 29, 2024

romance

“PBS Presents ‘Uncle Vanya’: A Compelling Case for Experiencing the Masterful Adaptation”

Watching "Uncle Vanya" on PBS' Great Performances It's tough to capture why Conor McPherson's recent adaptation of "Uncle Vanya" is so extraordinary. But as I watched it, I found myself…

thesilverpetticoatreview March 28, 2024

books

Ancient Tales and Mysteries in ‘Outlander’: Witches, Stone Circles, and Beyond

With the first half of Outlander season 1 wrapping up, many fans might be looking for ways to keep the excitement alive. Aside from diving into the books, exploring the…

thesilverpetticoatreview March 27, 2024

books

The Moonstone (1996): An Intriguing Tale from a Bygone Era

Film Review: The Moonstone (1996) The Moonstone is a BBC adaptation of Wilkie Collins' famous detective novel from 1868. Many consider Collins' novel to be the very first detective novel…

thesilverpetticoatreview March 27, 2024

romance

Miss Scarlet And The Duke: Comprehensive Insights Into Seasons 2 and 3

I really enjoy a good period mystery, but what keeps me hooked on "Miss Scarlet and the Duke" is the sizzling chemistry between Eliza Scarlet and Inspector William “Duke” Wellington.…

thesilverpetticoatreview March 26, 2024

books

A Nostalgic Journey Through Time: A Heartfelt Review of The Lost Wife in Historical Fiction Romance

Here’s the improved and rephrased version of the main content of the article: The Lost Wife Book Review Some books just seem to take hold of you as you read…

thesilverpetticoatreview March 23, 2024