Best Period
Fanny and Alexander depicts the lives of siblings within a large Swedish family in Uppsala during the early 20th century. The narrative centers around the aftermath of the children’s father’s death and subsequent familial upheaval, including an abusive relationship involving one son. The film explor...
Wes Andersons 'The Grand Budapest Hotel' is a visually stunning and delightfully quirky comedy set in a fictional European hotel between the two World Wars. The films meticulous production design, eccentric characters, and witty dialogue create a unique and immersive cinematic experience. While the...
My Brilliant Friend is a television adaptation of Elena Ferrante’s acclaimed Neapolitan Novels. The series explores the intense friendship between two young women, Lila and Elena, growing up in post-war Naples during the 1950s and 60s. It offers a nuanced portrayal of female relationships and social...
All Creatures Great and Small is a British television show adapted from Alf Wight’s books about a veterinary surgeon practicing in Northern England during the 1930s and 1940s. The series represents a new adaptation of Wight's work, building upon previous BBC adaptations and filming primarily in the...
The Favourite is a British black comedy film set in early 18th century England. It depicts the complex and often ruthless power struggles within the royal court surrounding Queen Anne. The story highlights how personal ambition and manipulation shaped political decisions. It’s notable for its sharp...
Deep Rooted Tree is a South Korean television drama adapted from a novel. The series, featuring actors Han Suk-kyu, Jang Hyuk, and Shin Se-kyung, explores themes of family, romance, and historical events within the Joseon Dynasty. It’s notable for its melodramatic storytelling and period setting, ap...
The 2019 film adapts Louisa May Alcott’s 1868 novel about the March sisters – Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy – living in Concord, Massachusetts during the 19th century. It features an ensemble cast including Saoirse Ronan, Emma Watson, Florence Pugh, and others. The story explores their individual lives and...
The Queen's Gambit is a 2020 Netflix limited drama series created by Scott Frank and Allan Scott from Walter Tevis's 1983 novel. Anya Taylor-Joy plays Beth Harmon, an orphaned chess prodigy whose rise through competitive chess unfolds alongside addiction, isolation, and changing relationships during...
Cyrano de Bergerac (1990) presents Edmond Rostand’s celebrated 1897 play about a poet with a magnificent nose who helps his friend Christian win the heart of Roxane through letters. Starring Gérard Depardieu, the film explores themes of love, sacrifice and artistic expression. It is primarily for au...
Roman Holiday (1953) is an American romantic comedy directed by William Wyler, starring Audrey Hepburn in her Academy Award-winning debut performance as a European princess who escapes her duties in Rome.
Masterpiece is a long-running PBS anthology series showcasing distinguished British dramatic works. Beginning with Alistair Cooke’s curation in 1971, it features classic period pieces and contemporary dramas. The series holds the record for the longest-running primetime drama on American television....
Sense and Sensibility is a 1995 period drama film directed by Ang Lee, based on the 1811 novel of the same name by author Jane Austen. The screenplay was written by actress Emma Thompson, who also stars in the film as Elinor Dashwood alongside Kate Winslet, Hugh Grant, and Alan Rickman. It follows t...
Gentleman Jack is a historical drama centered around Anne Lister, a landowner in 1830s Yorkshire who documented her life and relationships through extensive diaries. These diaries, comprising millions of words including coded passages, formed the basis for the series’ narrative about sapphic connect...
Loves of a Blonde, directed by Miloš Forman, is a 1965 Czechoslovakian film centered on Andula, a factory worker in provincial Czechoslovakia. The narrative details her efforts to establish a romance with another individual. It’s a romantic comedy-drama exploring relationships within a specific cult...
Interview with the Vampire is an American television series developed by Rolin Jones for the AMC network, premiering in 2022. It adapts Anne Rice's 1976 novel of the same name, reimagining the lead character Louis de Pointe du Lac as a Black Creole businessman in early 20th-century New Orleans. The...
Kihachi Okamoto’s *The Sword of Doom* (1966) presents a stark and brutal portrayal of samurai life. Tatsuya Nakadai delivers a compelling performance as Ryunosuke Tsukue, a disillusioned swordsman consumed by rage and seeking only oblivion through relentless violence. The film is notable for its unf...
Rebel: Thief Who Stole the People is a South Korean television drama set during the chaotic era of Japanese colonial rule. The story follows a former detective who becomes a thief to exact revenge against those who wronged his family and a young woman caught in his schemes. It’s notable for its blen...
The Durrells is a British television series adapted from Gerald Durrell’s memoirs concerning his family's relocation to Corfu in 1935. It ran on ITV from 2016 to 2019, utilizing filming locations including Corfu and studios in London. The show was produced with input from Lee Durrell, Gerald Durrell...
Velvet is a Spanish drama series set in the late 1950s, focusing on the relationship between Alberto Márquez, a member of a prominent fashion family, and Ana Ribera, an employee within Galerías Velvet. The production, costing approximately 500,000 euros per episode, explores themes of wealth and lab...
Almost Famous: Music from the Motion Picture is the soundtrack album for Cameron Crowe's 2000 semi-autobiographical drama film. The album compiles a collection of 1970s rock and folk-rock music that reflects the film's setting in the music industry during that era. It includes tracks by artists such...
Lessons in Chemistry is a television series adapted from Bonnie Garmus’ novel. The story follows Elizabeth Zott, a chemist navigating the challenges of being a woman in science and later, a pioneering figure on a popular cooking program during the 1950s. It explores themes of gender inequality and u...
The Color of Money is a 1986 action drama centered on aging pool hustler Eddie Felson and a young, talented golfer, Tex Arnold. Scorsese’s film explores the complex dynamics between these two men as they navigate the ruthless world of professional sports and high-stakes gambling. It offers an insigh...
Peking Opera Blues is a 1980 Hong Kong film notable for its innovative fusion of Peking opera performance and martial arts action. Set in 1930s Shanghai, it showcases Tsui Hark’s choreography blending classical opera movements with dynamic fight scenes. The movie is particularly appealing to viewers...
American Hustle is a 2013 crime film based on the FBI Abscam operation. The story centers around two con artists and an FBI agent who orchestrate a complex sting targeting corrupt politicians, including a New Jersey mayor. Filming occurred primarily in Boston, Worcester, and New York City between Ma...
Matthew Weiner is a screenwriter recognized for his work on “Mad Men,” a critically successful television drama set during the 1960s advertising industry. He conceived and oversaw all aspects of the show’s development and execution. His contributions are particularly notable for their nuanced portra...
Iron Monkey is a 1993 Hong Kong wuxia film directed by Yuen Woo-ping. The story follows Donnie Yen as Wong Kar-Wai, a young warrior inspired by Wong Fei-hung, who fights corruption and injustice with acrobatic martial arts skills. Yuen Woo-ping’s innovative choreography, combined with the film's his...
Parade’s End is a five-part television adaptation of Ford Madox Ford's novel cycle. The series, directed by Susanna White and written by Tom Stoppard, features Benedict Cumberbatch and Rebecca Hall as Christopher and Sylvia Tietjens within a cast of notable actors. It premiered in 2012 and was subse...
The Merchant of Joseon is a South Korean drama depicting the life of Im Sang-ok, a prominent merchant during the Joseon period. The series, produced by MBC, aired from 2001 to 2002 and featured actors Lee Jae-ryong, Kim Hyun-joo, Jeong Bo-seok, and Lee Soon-jae. It was directed by Lee Byung-hoon and...
Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light is a historical television miniseries adapting the final novel in Hilary Mantel's Thomas Cromwell trilogy. It continues the BBC's Wolf Hall dramatization, with Mark Rylance returning as Cromwell and Damian Lewis as Henry VIII, and follows Cromwell from the afterma...
Nokdu Flower is a South Korean drama set during the turbulent era of Japanese colonial rule. The story revolves around a family’s quest for revenge intertwined with complex relationships and secrets. Starring Jo Jung-suk, Yoon Shi-yoon, and Han Ye-ri, it explores themes of justice, loyalty, and soci...
