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Cranford (2007)
Outstanding BBC Drama
Our family so much enjoyed "Cranford" from 2007, and could hardly wait for the "Return to Cranford" to be available on DVD. It is another winner! The cast and crew of these 2 video presentations are wonderfully talented and have presented excellent works. Heidi Thomas surely did her homework in setting up the dialog... the costuming was extraordinary... the music lovely... the acting was superb! We especially appreciated the roles that Michael Gambon (Mr. Holbrook), Judi Dench (Matty), Julia McKenzie (Mrs. Forrester), Imelda Staunton (Ms. Pole), Lisa Dillon (Mary), Claudie Blakely (Martha), Andrew Buchan (Jem Hearne), Simon Woods (Frank Harrison), Alex Etal (Harry), and Tom Hiddleston (William Buxton) played. I do believe that these actors have a way of speaking volumes with their eyes that adds so much to their acting skills. And Miss Pole's little maid, Bertha (Hannah Hobley), was priceless in her part, as well. All the characters did great jobs in providing us with exceptional entertainment. We laughed & cried...were surprised and even shocked at some turns of events, but all was very well presented. We highly recommend the works of Sue Birtwistle, Susie Conklin and Heidi Thomas, incl. "Pride & Prejudice" (1995), "Emma" (1996), "Wives & Daughters" (1999), and "Cranford" (2007 & 2009). We hope that they keep on producing those Jane Austen and Elizabeth Gaskell novels. We are anxiously awaiting to hear that they will be making a "Cranford III" in the near future!
A Day of Judgment (1981)
A Day of Judgment needs to be viewed and critiqued in a spiritual light.
The object of this movie was to impress upon its audience the importance of repentance when persons are brought to the knowledge of their sin. It gave examples of various sinful situations and how the people responded when shown the ultimate results of those sins. Most of the actors in "A Day of Judgment" were not professional actors, as is obvious; and for some, it was their first time acting in a movie, as was the case for my mother who played Mrs. Clay. She had been a stage actress from a child and reveled in playing comedy. This was not her 'cup of tea' but she was willing to be a part. The movie has an important message which can get lost in the shuffle of arrogant criticism by those who have no spiritual insight.