anna karenina - gravity of love

When I have to start hunkering down due to the fact that it is colder and darker earlier, I turn towards a great period piece movie to get me through this tough New England weather (sounds crazy but it is true).  Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy fits the bill (see video below).  This is my absolute favorite version with Sophie Marceau and Sean Bean.  A tragic steamy (oh yes, very) love story that I am sure you will enjoy and never forget!  It was hard for me too!  The strong emotions and desire for love is depicted beautifully in this film.  Also the moral dilemmas that go hand in hand when you follow your heart and not your head.  The chemistry between the two is perfection and you will be rooting for them wholeheartedly!  Love, love, love this film!  Many blissful hours to get lost in it while snuggling with a nice cozy blanket and a cup of hot chocolate!  Can't help it, I am a period piece nut! {Warning: tear-jerker}.

Sean Bean here playing the dashingly handsome Count Vronsky.  One can see why Anna could not resist his charms!  His intense love for her will sweep you away!  You will become a huge fan of his if you haven't already!

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Sophie Marceau plays Anna Karenina.  She is truly stunning in this movie.  I think she portrays Anna beautifully and there are many moments where she doesn't even speak and you can understand how she feels just by the look in her eyes and her expressions.  I found her acting very moving.  I am including a video montage of Anna Karenina the movie from YouTube.  I think the song by Enigma, Gravity Of Love fits perfectly because of its drama.  The song also portrays the turmoil they face because of how strong their desire and love for each other is.  Take a peak...you can still watch the movie later!

If you would like to see other period piece movies that I absolutely love go here and here.  There is plenty to keep you busy all through this coming winter.  I am going to make you a period piece fan yet!

Have fun watching...while it is cold outside and warm inside!

Let me know what you have watched!

xojamilyn

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What I Am Watching

This weekend, I am catching up on one of my favorite things to do.  That is to watch period piece (check out post) drama!  Currently it is all about Lark Rise To Candleford.  It is a BBC series that is now playing in England.  Here you can only see it on DVD.  I absolutely adore this series!  I highly recommend it.  I am up to season two now and looking forward already to season 3.  I have found them at Amazon.com.  Maybe this looks a little corny but trust me it is not.  You will get "happily" lost in these rich characters and the drama that ensues for each one of them.  I am truly enjoying it.  Nice to take a break at the end of a long day and get taken to another time period with great stories and talented acting. 

I hope you check it out.

Synopsis from Amazon (if you are interested).

The BBC's costume drama juggernaut struck gold once more when it decided to tackle the work of Flora Thompson. And in adapting her books in the form of the television production Lark Rise to Candleford, it has brought another compelling piece of drama to the screen.

Lark Rise to Candleford is set at the end of the 19th century, and it follows the story of two communities in the midst of a developing Oxfordshire. One is a fast-growing market town, the other a sleepier, quieter place that's holding more onto the past. Centered on Laura, the eldest daughter in the Timmins house, as she leaves the quieter life for work in the market town, the stage is then set for a quality drama series.

There's a lot to enjoy in the 10 episodes. The cast, for instance, is simply terrific, with Julia Sawalha, Dawn French, and Olivia Hallinan rightly taking plaudits. And the journey of their characters, along with those of the strong supporting cast, is simply wonderful television. Mixing in humor, drama and the production values we seem to take for granted from the BBC, Lark Rise to Candleford is really quite a treat. And what's more, it's proof positive that when it comes to television period drama, there really isn't anyone doing it better. Super stuff. --Jon Foster

Happy weekend and hope it is a restful one!

xoxojamilyn

*Images and info from amazon.com*