Re: [h-cost] The new Anna Karenina

2012-11-16 Thread Beteena Paradise
I'll still see it. The costumes, as seen in the trailer, are beautiful. So even if the movie is less than steller, I will enjoy that. Besides, I disagree often enough with critics that I don't let them make my decisions for me anymore.   Teena From: Lavolta

Re: [h-cost] The new Anna Karenina

2012-11-16 Thread Lavolta Press
Depends on the critic--I usually understand where Mick LaSalle is at. Fran Lavolta Press Books on making historic clothing www.lavoltapress.com On 11/16/2012 12:26 PM, Beteena Paradise wrote: I'll still see it. The costumes, as seen in the trailer, are beautiful. So even if the movie is less

Re: [h-cost] The new Anna Karenina

2012-11-16 Thread Katy Bishop
Look up the Sophie Marceau version from 1997, the costumes were fabulous, even though the movie didn't get great reviews. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0118623/ This new version seems to have a stark embellished look. I'll probably see it anyway since it's been too long since I've seen a costume

Re: [h-cost] The new Anna Karenina

2012-11-16 Thread Lavolta Press
A Royal Affair just came out: http://www.sfgate.com/default/article/A-Royal-Affair-review-King-s-doctor-reigns-4041624.php Fran Lavolta Press Books of historic costume patterns www.lavoltapress.com On 11/16/2012 1:39 PM, Katy Bishop wrote: Look up the Sophie Marceau version from 1997, the

Re: [h-cost] The new Anna Karenina

2012-11-16 Thread Sharon Collier
I've got to admit, the editing of the trailer is good. Looks .interesting. Sharon C. -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Lavolta Press Sent: Friday, November 16, 2012 12:16 PM To: Historical Costume Subject: [h-cost]

Re: [h-cost] The new Anna Karenina

2012-11-16 Thread Vicki Betts
I will be interested in everyone's take on Lincoln which opens today nationwide. Vicki - This new version seems to have a stark embellished look. I'll probably see it anyway since it's been too long since I've seen a costume film. Any other period films coming out? Katy

Re: [h-cost] The new Anna Karenina

2012-11-16 Thread Galadriel
Ugh. After the treatment Joe Wright gave the Kiera Knightly PRIDE AND PREJUDICE, I don't have much hope for this. I actually really like the Sophie Marceau version because... well, Sean Bean plays a fantastic Vronsky, and the costumes and cinematography are gorgeous! I love that they did the