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Splendid sets, an interesting range of characters, and the same theme this time transported to NYC wherein the landed gentry of old are being threatened by the risen tide of Robber Barons.
One episode a series does not make, but it's a brilliant beginning. HBO Max
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That Carrie Coon's character had me actually feeling sorry for her at the end speaks volumes to Coons' acting ability. Baranski and Nixon also held their own. As for the lead's beauty, I dunno, different strokes? Maybe she'll grow on me but I did like her character. On the whole, opinion is on hold. Odd note, couldn't get the luvly Mrs. Nasty to watch it.
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"E Burres Stigano?"
another episode.
would have cued it up one lazy afternoon.
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"E Burres Stigano?"
Terrible acting, scriptwriting 101, stereotypical characters, and NOTHING remotely
unique or interesting to add to the existing throngs of stories set in the same time
period/class structure in film, TV, books, etc.
Downton Abbey had humanity at its core, FANTASTIC acting, realistic sets and an overall
compelling storyline/arc.
The Gilded Age by comparison seems tawdry and almost a farce of the genre.
It's soulless and phony.
Find it hard to believe it's done by the same Julian Fellowes responsible for DA
and Gosford Park.
Crossing the Pond seems to have had the same affect on him as, say, Rod Stewart.
"Once this was all Black Plasma and Imagination" -Michael McClure
were terrible in their roles in D A. The sisters at the heart of TGA, I'd argue, are far better. Also, the poor-relation young woman, played by Louisa Jacobson (Meryll Streep's daughter) is a breathtaking beauty, perfect for the role. The actions of the Robber Baron are historically correct for a man such as Frick. Lastly, Carrie Coons is one of our finest actresses and well-used.
Sets singularly are magnificent, with a fortune spent on design; costuming is similarly Emmy-worthy.
Lastly, the subplot regarding the young black woman I find an interesting facet. of the story; indeed, it too is somewhat based on a real character.
I recently finished a brilliant history of that time, "The Metaphysical Club." Though it is about the four intellectual fathers of Boston, at approximately the same time as the series, it gives a detailed account of those American times: TGA is true to that world of privilege, snobbery, conceit--- and the impact industrialization is having upon it. I find it fascinating.
You're on your own with the rest of it.
"Once this was all Black Plasma and Imagination" -Michael McClure
You'll come around...
SHREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEADDDDDDDD!!!!!!!!!!!
Everyone has the Correct Opinion.
How does the World keep from spinning out of orbit into Outer Space?
Where most of us live anyway.
I guess something is good if 50.000000000000000001% agree that is is.
I'm realising there is no point to any Artistic Criticism.
I like it, you hate it. And Vice-Versa.
Move on.
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