#gosford park

[kheldara]

Maggie Smith & some of my favourite films of all time <3

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[maybethistimemegz]

Maggie Smith (1934-2024)

[where-our-stories-start]

Rest in peace, Dame Maggie Smith

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Gosford Park (2001) | dir. Robert Altman

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[wellntruly]

hello favourite film recommender!!! What are your favourite films for November evenings when everything is tea stained and cold and dark 🍂🌝☕️

Hello friend and thank u so much for this question.

For Noirvember: The Third Man (1949) dir. Carol Reed - Still my favorite noir, jaunty and starkly beautiful and eminently post-war, e.g. girl, the ennui

For takes place in November & feels like it: Gosford Park (2001) dir. Robert Altman - Society violence, damp foggy hunting parties, silky dresses & furs, MuHrrder??

For a bracing little short: The Swan (2023) dir. Wes Anderson - Very November palette & texture, has you emerging 17 minutes later going, have we been sleeping on Rupert Friend?

[hesbuckcompton-baby]

Underrated historical pieces (for when you're looking for recommendations)

I don't know if it's just me, but historical movie rec lists have become supersaturated with the same few titles lately (yes I have seen Hacksaw Ridge, yes I have seen Little Women, leave me alone) - so I thought I'd come up with a shortlist of my own! Below the cut are a few titles I haven't seen anyone talk about anywhere NEAR enough in my opinion, in case you need something new to watch!

Summerland (2020), dir. Jessica Swale

Summerland is set in Devon, England during the Second World War, and follows Alice Lamb as she is forced to take in Frank, a young evacuee boy, against her will. As their relationship develops, Alice learns to open herself up to others, and her budding friendship with Frank leads her back towards another relationship she thought was lost forever. If you're looking for an LGBT period drama - THIS ONE RIGHT HERE!!! Alice Lamb, you are my favourite grumpy lesbian academic. Seriously though, this movie is so so lovely - definitely a good one if you're looking for a happy-cry.

This is England (2006), dir. Shane Meadows

This is England follows Shaun, a young boy struggling to fit in in 1980s England, who finds support and friendship among a gang of local skinheads. At once gritty and sensitive, it provides a personal look at the darker side of British culture and the process of indoctrination into racist ideologies. This movie arguably receives the attention it deserves within the UK, but falls into the underrated category everywhere else. Despite being almost 20 years old, it remains alarmingly relevant, and every single member of the cast puts in an incredible performance. (I'd recommend checking for content warnings before giving this (or its subsequent TV shows) a watch)

The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society (2018), dir. Mike Newell

Set in the aftermath of the Second World War, this movie follows writer Juliet Ashton as she travels to the island of Guernsey to meet a group of locals who found solace in her book during the Nazi occupation. However, as she grows closer to the group, she begins to uncover the tragedy at their core. This is such a perfect comfort movie. Every character is so so lovely, and honestly I've wanted to visit (/live on) Guernsey since the first time I watched this. It's a really wonderful watch, and sheds a nice insight into the experiences of the Channel Islands during WW2, which isn't something I've seen covered in other films set during this period.

Small Axe (2020), dir. Steve McQueen

Small Axe is an anthology series documenting the lives and experiences of London's West Indian population as they struggle through and fight against racial discrimination. I feel like the hype for this show died as soon as the year's awards season finished, and that's a CRIME. Britain's history of racial activism is generally overlooked in popular media, and this series did a wonderful job of showcasing both the pivotal and personal events that shaped the experiences of the Windrush generation. My personal favourites from this series were Education and Mangrove, but every episode is unique and well worth the watch.

Detroit (2017), dir. Kathryn Bigelow

In Detroit, public outrage is sparked when a police raid is carried out against black patrons of a local club, which grows more violent as the night progresses. This movie is terrifying. Every performance is excellent and harrowing, but Will Poulter's in particular has stuck with me since I first watched Detroit because it's just horrifying to watch. It's intense and brutal, but an important representation of the kind of violence that acted as a catalyst in the American civil rights movement.

Gosford Park (2001), dir. Robert Altman

Gosford Park follows a group of 1930s English aristocrats as they gather at a country estate for a weekend of socialising. However, when a member of the party is murdered, suspicion is cast upon everyone, and illicit secrets begin to come to light. Think Downton Abbey with murder. But then again, both were created/written by Julian Fellowes, so it makes sense. Almost painfully British, Gosford Park is a quick and clever indictment of the English upper classes that is thoroughly entertaining the whole way through.

Alias Grace (2017), dir. Mary Harron

Alias Grace follows Irish immigrant Grace Marks as she sits down with a doctor to attempt to recall the details of a murder she was accused of committing a decade prior. Based on Margaret Atwood's fictionalised retelling of a controversial, real-life case, this series offers an interesting insight into the oppression of Victorian working-class women, and the enduring cultural fascination with female violence. It's been a few years since I watched this show, but GOD I was so obsessed with it, so it's definitely time for a rewatch. Sarah Gadon is an absolutely brilliant lead, and Grace's recounting of events will leave you forever wondering what truly happened in this story.

Pride (2014), dir. Matthew Warchus

Set amidst the 1984 miners' strikes, Pride follows a small LGBT group from London as they raise money to support a small Welsh mining town, whose lives are badly struck by Thatcher's threats to close the mining pits they have built their lives around. Through their efforts, the group finds an unlikely community of supporters, breaching social barriers to lift each other up in times of hardship. Evidently I believe in saving the best for last, as Pride is definitely my personal favourite on this list - hell, it's one of my favourite movies EVER. Surprisingly niche despite its excellent cast (Andrew Scott, Bill Nighy, Imelda Staunton - to name a few), this movie is just utterly wonderful, and I guarantee you will spend the entire time either grinning or sobbing - trust me, I always do.

(not-so-subtle letterboxd plug, but for anyone interested, I've compiled a larger list of movies about British history HERE)

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James Wilby & Sporting: Part One: 1. Maurice (1987): Boxing 2. Woman In White (1997): Croquet 3. Cotton Mary (1999): Tennis 4. A Handful Of Dust: (1988): Diving 5. Adam Bede (1992): Horse Riding 6. Caccia Alla Vedova/The Siege Of Venice (1991): Fencing 7. Gosford Park (2000): Shooting 8. Regeneration (1997): Golf 9. You Me And It (1993): Cricket 10. Dutch Girls (1985): Field Hockey

[mariocki]

RIP Michael Gambon (19.10.1940 - 28.9.2023)

"Paul Schofield said something like, 'If I'm not acting in a play, I don't really exist.' Those weren't the exact words, but he meant it's only when I'm acting in a play that I've got something to say about the world. And then why should I talk, when people can come to see it?"

"Every part I play is just a variant of my own personality. No real character actor, of course, just me."

[nine-frames]

"You can't be on both teams at once, sir."

Gosford Park, 2001.

Dir. Robert Altman | Writ. Julian Fellowes | DOP Andrew Dunn

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Maggie Smith in Gosford Park (2001)

[mad-prophet-of-the-airwaves]

Rest in peace, Michael Gambon (1940-2023).

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Some of my favorite movies with Maggie Smith in them

Keeping Mum (2005)

Gosford Park (2001)

Hook (1991)

Clash of the Titans (1981)

Murder by Death (1976) *caution*

* yellow face and racial stereotyping [it felt like it was done to criticize its use in films that were doing it seriously at the time to me as this film is a farce of popular detective stories...BUT that doesn't mean I'm right or that it wouldn't still be hurtful

[labuenosairesfrancaise]

Gosford House

Hi guys! This time I decided to change locations and started building an scothis stately home. 

Gosford house is a neoclassical country house around 2 miles (3 km) northeast of Longniddry in East Lothian, Scotland, in 5,000 acres (2,000 ha) of parkland and coast.

The house has arround 62 rooms to furnish, 18 bathrooms+toilets, a main stairs hall, 8 salons and reception rooms, 4 famiy bedrooms , a servant’s ile in the groundfloor, 2 children bedrooms, 2 bedrooms for the buttler andmaid and 3 guest bedrooms in the 3rd floor.

Please let me know in the comments if you like it and tag me if you use it in your sotries.

Please enjoy.

Pd.: usual ccrequired. 

DOWNLOAD: https://www.patreon.com/posts/86202632?pr=true

[queer-cinephile]

our enhanced and colorized photo of the late Dame Maggie Smith