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TIME MACHINE: John Brown's Christmas Raid Into Missouri
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TIME MACHINE: JOHN BROWN'S CHRISTMAS RAID INTO MISSOURI When people think of 19th century abolitionist John Brown, they would usually bring up his activities against pro-slavery factions in the Kansas Territory in the mid 1850s, especially the lethal attack he had led against five pro-slavery settlers near Pottawatomie Creek in... Continue reading
Posted Nov 3, 2021 at Rosiepowell2000's blog
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Favorite Television Productions Set in the 1940s
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Below is a list of my favorite television productions (so far) that are set in the 1940s: FAVORITE TELEVISION PRODUCTIONS SET IN THE 1940s 1. "Homefront" (1991-1993) - Lynn Marie Latham and Bernard Lechowick created this award-winning series about the residents of a small Ohio town in post-World War II.... Continue reading
Posted Oct 23, 2021 at Rosiepowell2000's blog
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"RAINTREE COUNTY" (1957) Review
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"RAINTREE COUNTY" (1957) Review As much as some people would hate to admit it, "GONE WITH THE WIND", the 1939 adaptation of Margaret Mitchell's 1936 novel, had really cast a long shadow upon the Hollywood industry. Before its release, movies about the Antebellum and Civil War period were rarely released.... Continue reading
Posted Oct 9, 2021 at Rosiepowell2000's blog
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"TIMELESS": Secrets and Mistrust
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"TIMELESS": SECRETS AND MISTRUST Ever since Season Two of NBC's "TIMELESS" completed its run, I have found myself re-watching the series from the beginning. It has been something of a slow burn, but I did not wish rush through it. Recently, I watched Season One episode called (1.06) "The Watergate... Continue reading
Posted Oct 4, 2021 at Rosiepowell2000's blog
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"TRUE GRIT" (2010) Review
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"TRUE GRIT" (2010) Review I have never read Charles Portis’ 1968 novel called "True Grit". And my only glimpse of Henry Hathaway’s 1969 film adaptation was of John Wayne charging horseback toward a band of outlaws, while armed with a weapon in both hands. So it was with great curiosity... Continue reading
Posted Sep 26, 2021 at Rosiepowell2000's blog
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Five Favorite Episodes of "AGENT CARTER" Season Two (2016)
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Below is a list of my five favorite episodes from ABC's "AGENT CARTER". Created by Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely, the series starred Hayley Atwell as Agent Margaret "Peggy" Carter: FIVE FAVORITE EPISODES OF "AGENT CARTER" SEASON TWO (2016) 1. (2.02) "A View in the Dark" - SSR Agent Peggy... Continue reading
Posted Sep 9, 2021 at Rosiepowell2000's blog
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"HE KNEW HE WAS RIGHT" (2004) Review
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”HE KNEW HE WAS RIGHT” (2004) Review My knowledge of 19th century author, Anthony Trollope, can be described as rather skimpy. In fact, I have never read any of his works. But the 2004 BBC adaptation of his 1869 novel, ”He Knew He Was Right”, caught my interest and I... Continue reading
Posted Sep 2, 2021 at Rosiepowell2000's blog
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"Unnecessary Time Periods"
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I had written this article during the fall of 2018 - over a year after the release of 2017's "WONDER WOMAN" and about five months before the release of 2019's "CAPTAIN MARVEL": "UNNECESSARY TIME PERIODS" I am a big fan of the DCEU or at least the franchise's first phase.... Continue reading
Posted Aug 22, 2021 at Rosiepowell2000's blog
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"SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY" (2018) Review
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"SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY" (2018) Review Following the release of Lucasfilm's ninth film, "STAR WARS: EPISODE VIII - THE LAST JEDI", the STAR WARSfandom seemed to be in a flux. Although the film received a positive reaction from film critics and was a box office hit, for many reasons... Continue reading
Posted Aug 12, 2021 at Rosiepowell2000's blog
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TIME MACHINE: Armistice of 11 November 1918
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TIME MACHINE: ARMISTICE OF 11 NOVEMBER 1918 This month, November 2018, marked the 100th anniversary of armistice that was signed between the Allied/Entente Powers that included Great Britain, France, Italy and the United States and Germany, the remaining member of the Central Powers. This armistice ended the fighting in World... Continue reading
Posted Aug 5, 2021 at Rosiepowell2000's blog
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The episode ended with Paul Garrett winning the election.
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"FRONTIER" Season One (2016) Episode Ranking
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Below is my ranking of the Season One episodes of the Discovery (Canada)/Netflix series called "FRONTIER". Created by Brad Peyton, Rob Blackie, and Peter Blackie; the series stars Jason Momoa: "FRONTIER" SEASON ONE (2016) EPISODE RANKING 1. (1.06) "The Gallows" - Irish-born immigrant Michael Smyth and Cree warrior/trader Sokanon conspire... Continue reading
Posted Jul 5, 2021 at Rosiepowell2000's blog
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"STAR WARS" Cuisine
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Below are a few samples of food and drinks that were created for the "STAR WARS" franchise - including the ten movies and two television series produced by Lucasfilm, the current Disney canon novels, the non-canon Extended Universe (EU) novels and video games: "STAR WARS" CUISINE Blue Milk aka Bantha... Continue reading
Posted Jun 29, 2021 at Rosiepowell2000's blog
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Ranking of "GARROW'S LAW" Series One (2009) Episodes
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Below is my ranking of the Series One episodes of the period legal drama, "GARROW'S LAW". Created by Tony Marchant and based upon the life of 18th century English barrister William Garrow, the series starred Andrew Buchan: RANKING OF "GARROW'S LAW" SERIES ONE (2009) Episodes 1. "Episode 03" - Following... Continue reading
Posted Jun 18, 2021 at Rosiepowell2000's blog
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"THE PACIFIC" (2010) Episode Five "Peleliu I" Commentary
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"THE PACIFIC" (2010) Episode Five "Peleliu I" Commentary I wrote this commentary on the fifth episode of "THE PACIFIC": Episode Five began with war hero John Basilone in the middle of a war bond drive with Hollywood actress, Virginia Grey. Everything seemed to be hunky-dory with the Marine. Many servicemen... Continue reading
Posted Jun 7, 2021 at Rosiepowell2000's blog
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"BLEAK HOUSE" (2005) Review
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"BLEAK HOUSE" (2005) Review Previously, I have confessed to not being much of a fan of Victorian novelist Charles Dickens. And if I must be brutally honest, that confession still stands. I have only seen at least five adaptations of his novels - two movies and three television miniseries. Out... Continue reading
Posted May 30, 2021 at Rosiepowell2000's blog
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"THE MYSTERY OF THE BLUE TRAIN" (2005) Review
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”THE MYSTERY OF THE BLUE TRAIN” (2005) Review Although considered one of her most famous novels, 1934’s ”Murder on the Orient Express” was not the first of Christie’s novels that featured a famous luxury train as a setting. The year 1928 saw the publication of another novel called ”The Mystery... Continue reading
Posted May 19, 2021 at Rosiepowell2000's blog
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Favorite Television Productions Set in the 1600s
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Below is a list of my favorite television productions (so far) that are set in the 1600s: FAVORITE TELEVISION PRODUCTIONS SET IN THE 1600s 1. "The Man in the Iron Mask" (1977) - Richard Chamberlain starred in this entertaining, yet loose television adaptation of Alexandre Dumas père's 1847-1850 serialized novel,... Continue reading
Posted May 6, 2021 at Rosiepowell2000's blog
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Five Favorite Episodes of "STAR TREK: DISCOVERY" Season One (2017-2018)
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Below is a list of my favorite episodes from Season One of the All Access CBS series, "STAR TREK: DISCOVERY". Created by Bryan Fuller and Alex Kurtzman, the series stars Sonequa Martin-Green as Commander Michael Burnham: "FIVE FAVORITE EPISODES OF "STAR TREK: DISCOVERY" SEASON ONE (2017-2018) 1. (1.09) "Into the... Continue reading
Posted Apr 26, 2021 at Rosiepowell2000's blog
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"PRIDE AND PREJUDICE" (1995) Review
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"PRIDE AND PREJUDICE" (1995) Review There have been numerous adaptations of Jane Austen’s celebrated 1813 novel, "Pride and Prejudice" over the past decades. Two of these versions happened to be BBC miniseries that aired in 1980 and 1995. It has been a long time since I have viewed the 1980... Continue reading
Posted Apr 18, 2021 at Rosiepowell2000's blog
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"SINGIN' IN THE RAIN" (1952) Review
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"SINGIN' IN THE RAIN" (1952) Review There are certain movies in this world that I cannot be objective about - one way or the other. One of those movies happened to be the 1952 MGM musical, "SINGIN' IN THE RAIN". Directed by Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen, "SINGIN' IN THE... Continue reading
Posted Apr 11, 2021 at Rosiepowell2000's blog
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Favorite Films Set in the 1800s
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Below is a list of my favorite movies set during the decade between 1800 and 1809: FAVORITE FILMS SET IN THE 1800s 1. "Emma" (1996) - Gwyneth Paltrow starred in this very entertaining adaptation of Jane Austen's 1815 novel about an upper-class Englishwoman's attempts to play matchmaker for her friends... Continue reading
Posted Apr 5, 2021 at Rosiepowell2000's blog
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Mid 20th Century Cuisine
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Below are some images of American cuisine between the 1950s and the 1970s. How can I say this? It is . . . it is simply a miracle that American cuisine did not crash and burn before the 20th century ended: MID 20TH CENTURY CUISINE Creamed Liver Loaf Hellman’s Frosty... Continue reading
Posted Mar 29, 2021 at Rosiepowell2000's blog
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"MERCY STREET" Season Two (2017) Episode Ranking
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Below is my ranking of the Season Two episodes of the PBS Civil War medical series called "MERCY STREET". Created by Lisa Wolfinger and David Zabel, the series starred Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Hannah James and Josh Radnor: "MERCY STREET" SEASON TWO (2017) EPISODE RANKING 1. (2.05) "Unknown Soldier" - French-born... Continue reading
Posted Mar 22, 2021 at Rosiepowell2000's blog
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"MAD MEN": Sex and Bobbie Barrett
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"MAD MEN": SEX AND BOBBIE BARRETT The fans’ reaction to the character of Bobbie Barrett during Season Two of "MAD MEN" has always intrigued me. In this day and age – namely the early 21st century – I never understood why they held her in such a low regard. Let... Continue reading
Posted Mar 11, 2021 at Rosiepowell2000's blog
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