July 2024 – Thesilverpetticoatreview

PBS’ Around The World In 80 Days Review – David Tennant Headlines an Entertaining Fresh Take

David Tennant, known for his roles in "Doctor Who," "Good Omens," and "Jessica Jones," returns to captivate audiences in a fresh and engaging adaptation of Jules Verne’s "Around the World…

thesilverpetticoatreview July 30, 2024

romance

Announcing the Inaugural Silver Petticoat Book Club Selection for July 2020

We're excited to announce the first pick for the Silver Petticoat Book Club, and we can't wait to dive into July 2020's selection with you! The Silver Petticoat Book Club…

thesilverpetticoatreview July 29, 2024

period-dramas

John Thornton: 15 Heart-Melting Moments Sure to Captivate You

BBC’s adaptation of "North and South" is arguably one of the most romantic period dramas ever made. The gloomy skies of Milton serve as a backdrop to the passionate romance…

thesilverpetticoatreview July 29, 2024

movies-tv

‘Sylvie’s Love’ Movie Review: A Captivatingly Timeless Romance

Tessa Thompson and Nnamdi Asomugha star in "Sylvie’s Love," a captivating love story set in the jazz scene of 1950s New York City. The film captures the look, sound, and…

thesilverpetticoatreview July 28, 2024

books

In-depth Critiques of the Bestseller Novels ‘The Selection’ and ‘The Elite’

In this dystopian future, the world has gone through two more world wars, completely transforming the United States. Instead of a democracy, the country is now a monarchy ruled by…

thesilverpetticoatreview July 28, 2024

period-dramas

12 Timeless Literary Masterpieces Ripe for TV Adaptation

When it comes to stories, I love old-fashioned storytelling. That's probably why period dramas have a permanent place in my home, and why celebrating them on The Silver Petticoat Review…

thesilverpetticoatreview July 28, 2024

romantic-living

Enigmatic Abodes: The Gothic Style

The classic Gothic of Whitby Abbey The BBC, in partnership with the British Library, has been showcasing a Gothic season to mark 250 years since the release of the first…

thesilverpetticoatreview July 28, 2024

movies-tv

A Surprising Love Story in ‘The Bachelor and the Bobby Soxer’

The Bachelor and the Bobby Soxer (1947) Review Picture this: a trio of legendary movie stars teaming up for a comedy that’s bound to grab your attention. That’s exactly what…

thesilverpetticoatreview July 28, 2024

books

In-Depth Analysis: Peggy L. Henderson’s Yellowstone Heart Song

Aimee Donovan didn't believe the guy who showed up in her hospital room claiming he could send her two hundred years back in time to Yellowstone National Park. Being a…

thesilverpetticoatreview July 27, 2024

movies-tv

“Viceroy’s House’ Film Critique: Love Amidst Division and Aspirations”

The film "Viceroy’s House," directed by Gurinder Chadha (known for "Bend it Like Beckham"), tells a personal story about India’s transition to independence in the 1940s. With roots in her…

thesilverpetticoatreview July 26, 2024