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Post by Dr Strange on Dec 19, 2019 16:01:07 GMT
The rumour is that Professor Van Helsing is a woman in this version (I'm not sure whether she could be a professor and a nun though?). It's definitely being broadcast in three episodes.
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Post by andydecker on Dec 20, 2019 9:15:47 GMT
While the new Dracula might or might not actually work, it can hardly be as bad as the last BBC1 version from 2006. By the same token, I'd be surprised if it is as good as the 1977 Count Dracula starring Louis Jourdan. The one with David Suchet as Van Helsing? That was the definition of trainwreck. The rumour is that Professor Van Helsing is a woman in this version (I'm not sure whether she could be a professor and a nun though?). It's definitely being broadcast in three episodes. Sure she can be both. Nuns were studying medicine in 1897 in droves. True story, as Barney Stinson used to say. Then I dearly hope that Lucy and Mina are now a Lucius and Michael. |
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Post by Dr Strange on Dec 21, 2019 12:05:08 GMT
The one with David Suchet as Van Helsing? That was the definition of trainwreck. No, the 1977 one - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Count_Dracula_(1977_film) The rumour is that Professor Van Helsing is a woman in this version (I'm not sure whether she could be a professor and a nun though?). Sure she can be both. Nuns were studying medicine in 1897 in droves. True story, as Barney Stinson used to say. That's OK then. Though I am not convinced that it is true - for a start, I wouldn't have thought there would be many women studying medicine at all at that time, never mind ones who were also nuns. It also seems unlikely that they would have been allowed to practice medicine, either by the church, or by the medical profession. And, on top of all that, to have been awarded the title "Professor"? |
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Post by andydecker on Dec 21, 2019 16:20:28 GMT
Though I am not convinced that it is true - for a start, I wouldn't have thought there would be many women studying medicine at all at that time, never mind ones who were also nuns. It also seems unlikely that they would have been allowed to practice medicine, either by the church, or by the medical profession. And, on top of all that, to have been awarded the title "Professor"? I would have gotten away with it, if it hadn't been for you meddling kids with your facts! 
The release is announced on Netflix in the first week of January. I am really looking forward for this. (and if I hate it prepare for a rant.)
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Post by Michael Connolly on Dec 23, 2019 14:10:12 GMT
Though I am not convinced that it is true - for a start, I wouldn't have thought there would be many women studying medicine at all at that time, never mind ones who were also nuns. It also seems unlikely that they would have been allowed to practice medicine, either by the church, or by the medical profession. And, on top of all that, to have been awarded the title "Professor"? I would have gotten away with it, if it hadn't been for you meddling kids with your facts! The release is announced on Netflix in the first week of January. I am really looking forward for this. (and if I hate it prepare for a rant.)
The more I read and see about this new version of Dracula, the more dubious I get. Let's hope that the nuns don't do Kung Fu. |
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Post by helrunar on Dec 23, 2019 16:42:46 GMT
Thanks for the giggle, Michael. It's been a stressful pre-"holiday" period--I need all the laughs I can get.
cheers, Helrunar
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Post by David A. Riley on Dec 23, 2019 16:47:33 GMT
I would have gotten away with it, if it hadn't been for you meddling kids with your facts! The release is announced on Netflix in the first week of January. I am really looking forward for this. (and if I hate it prepare for a rant.)
The more I read and see about this new version of Dracula, the more dubious I get. Let's hope that the nuns don't do Kung Fu. Well the BBC have just managed to produce what looks like from the first of three episodes the worst adaptation of A Christmas Carol. That doesn't raise my hopes over Dracula, though I hope I'm wrong. We'll soon find out. I'm still looking forward to Channel 5's adaptation of Susan Hills' The Little Hand and, of course, the BBC's version of Martin's Close. |
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Post by helrunar on Dec 23, 2019 19:07:17 GMT
I've seen dismal notices for the new Xmas Carol today from UK friends. The one person I know who did enjoy it has become much more enthralled with mass-media blockbuster rubbish such as the recent Star Bores and Marvel nonsense than is explicable by any standard of logic or taste. Sort of a case of the comment famously made by noted cultural critic and pedagogue, Miss Jean Brodie: "For those who like that sort of thing, that is the sort of thing that they like."
cheers, H.
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Post by jamesdoig on Dec 23, 2019 19:39:54 GMT
Well the BBC have just managed to produce what looks like from the first of three episodes the worst adaptation of A Christmas Carol. I watched 10 minutes of it before switching it off. I've high hopes for The Small Hand - hopefully they'll give the book justice. |
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Post by Jojo Lapin X on Dec 23, 2019 20:06:07 GMT
I've high hopes for The Small Hand - hopefully they'll give the book justice. Yes! She should finally be brought to justice. I share this sentiment. |
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Post by Michael Connolly on Dec 24, 2019 14:30:45 GMT
The more I read and see about this new version of Dracula, the more dubious I get. Let's hope that the nuns don't do Kung Fu. Well the BBC have just managed to produce what looks like from the first of three episodes the worst adaptation of A Christmas Carol. That doesn't raise my hopes over Dracula, though I hope I'm wrong. We'll soon find out. I'm still looking forward to Channel 5's adaptation of Susan Hills' The Little Hand and, of course, the BBC's version of Martin's Close. I didn't bother with A Christmas Carol, another "improvement" that didn't come off from most accounts. On the other hand, the previews for Martin's Close have been positive. It looks like it has more humour but is otherwise faithful to the original. |
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Post by jamesdoig on Dec 25, 2019 5:50:13 GMT
On the other hand, the previews for Martin's Close have been positive. Watched it this morning and thought it was excellent. |
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Post by Shrink Proof on Dec 25, 2019 8:51:21 GMT
On the other hand, the previews for Martin's Close have been positive. Watched it this morning and thought it was excellent. A little too much humour from the judge but pretty good. The period courtroom atmosphere was well done, and Peter Capaldi was on fine form. IMHO, the original tale is one of MRJ's less scary efforts. But it went well with a glass of scotch... |
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Post by ropardoe on Dec 25, 2019 9:57:38 GMT
Watched it this morning and thought it was excellent. A little too much humour from the judge but pretty good. The period courtroom atmosphere was well done, and Peter Capaldi was on fine form. IMHO, the original tale is one of MRJ's less scary efforts. But it went well with a glass of scotch... I enjoyed it too. I thought the close-up of Ann Clark's ghost - the thirteenth juror - was unnecessary, but other than that, it all worked fine for me. I didn't have a problem with Judge Jeffreys' 'humour' - I think that's probably what he was like. I'm glad they included the cupboard scene: it's the bit I like most in the story (not one of my favourites, by any means). |
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Post by helrunar on Dec 27, 2019 2:04:24 GMT
I watched it this evening on y.t. There were good moments but on the whole, I found it disappointing. The best moments were thanks to Mr Capaldi. I found the narrator scenes... unfortunate.
H.
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