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In Reply to: RE: Downton Abbey fan? "The Gilded Age," by the same creator, is marvelous! posted by tinear on January 26, 2022 at 15:01:33

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

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Ah, opinions! Hugh Bonneville and Elizabeth McGovern - tinear 07:36:04 01/27/22 (4)
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.
- Completely agree about Elizabeth McGovern... - musetap 17:44:04 01/27/22 (1)
  You're on your own with the rest of it.
  
  "Once this was all Black Plasma and Imagination" -Michael McClure
  - RE: Completely agree about Elizabeth McGovern... - tinear 08:46:57 01/29/22 (0)
    You'll come around...
- Ah, Musicians and Actors. All the years of prep and experience. Add "The Public." Get Ready to - oldmkvi 08:57:13 01/27/22 (1)
  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.
  - Opinion and criticism are different. nt - tinear 13:58:58 01/27/22 (0)
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