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Amadeus - Director's Cut (Two-Disc Special Edition)Amadeus - Director's Cut (Two-Disc Special Edition)
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The penultimate! Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart vs.Salieri.Never a better film period!
Marquise [Import]Marquise [Import]
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The life of French writer Moliere and his mistress.Best soundtrack of any period film.
Stage BeautyStage Beauty
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Ned Kynestan,the actor who must stop playing wonen's roles when women are allowed to participate in acting.
FarinelliFarinelli
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The most famous castrato singer of the 18th century and a revealing look at the Italian Theatre world of the time.
VatelVatel
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Preparing for a King's welcome and keeping your head!
The Red ViolinThe Red Violin
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Spans 300 years!!!!!An incredibly original screenplay.
Dangerous LiaisonsDangerous Liaisons
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Stinging,cruel,lusty and deliciously wicked!
CasanovaCasanova
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The best farce on film!Ruffles and romance.Lush and winning.
Perfume - The Story Of A MurdererPerfume - The Story Of A Murderer
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Creepy and totally unlike any other film around...anywhere!One of my top five films!
Danton [VHS]Danton [VHS]
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Who will rule after the French Revolution?...Robespierre or Danton?
The Affair of the NecklaceThe Affair of the Necklace
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A true intrigue about Marie Antoinette and a necklace that laid a scandal upon her.
RidiculeRidicule
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A single word could destroy you at the French Court.Stinging and wickedly witty.
Tess [VHS]Tess [VHS]
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A family title has been lost.A sad and depressing, but lush film based from Thomas Hardy novel.Roman Polanski directed.
Nicholas NicklebyNicholas Nickleby
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Pure Dickens delight full of lovable actors and characters!
Sense & Sensibility (Special Edition)Sense & Sensibility (Special Edition)
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Romance in the Regency Era from Jane Austen.Best ensemble acting.
EmmaEmma
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Witty and charming from director Doug McGrath.
Pride and Prejudice - The Special Edition (A&E, 1996)Pride and Prejudice - The Special Edition (A&E, 1996)
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Colin Firth and Jennifer Ehle.
QuillsQuills
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The Marquis de Sade as portrayed by Geoffrey Rush during Post French Revolution
Girl With a Pearl EarringGirl With a Pearl Earring
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Colin Firth as the 17th century Flemish painter Vermeer
Babette's FeastBabette's Feast
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Quiet,pensive and a marvel!
The Bostonians - The Merchant Ivory CollectionThe Bostonians - The Merchant Ivory Collection
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19th century Boston and women's rights
AmistadAmistad
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Sweeping epic of release of slaves in 1800's America
Master and Commander - The Far Side of the World (Widescreen Edition)Master and Commander - The Far Side of the World (Widescreen Edition)
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Great story with incredible detail about 18th century naval warfare
Gettysburg (Widescreen Edition)Gettysburg (Widescreen Edition)
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The War epic never done better
Triumph of LoveTriumph of Love
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French farce with all the comedic touces and Ben Kingsley and Fiona Shaw.
Much Ado About Nothing (1993) [VHS]Much Ado About Nothing (1993) [VHS]
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Shakespeare winningly done by Kenneth Branagh.Tuscany never looked better
Hamlet (Widescreen Edition) [VHS]Hamlet (Widescreen Edition) [VHS]
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The most original HAMLET ever by Kenneth Branagh.Amazing set design
Immortal BelovedImmortal Beloved
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Ludwig van Beethoven's mysterious inscription on a musi score.Great mystery
The Scarlet PimpernelThe Scarlet Pimpernel
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The best version!The costumes give rise to terms "fop" and "dandy"
Jefferson in ParisJefferson in Paris
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Thomas Jefferson and his life in Paris with Sally Hemings
The Crucible [VHS]The Crucible [VHS]
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The Salem witch trials of the 1600's.
RestorationRestoration
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Great costumes and set design.There is uncanny detail in this film that to me is still unrivaled.Screeplay is a bit of a mess,though.Downey jr. is phenomena;!
Moll FlandersMoll Flanders
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Truer to the book.A mini-series.A woman who reinvents herself in order to survive.
The King's Mistress [VHS]The King's Mistress [VHS]
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What happens when a family sends their daughter to be property of the King of Piedmont.This ome shows skin!
The Madness of King GeorgeThe Madness of King George
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Helen Mirren and Nigel Hawthorne.Simply the best!
Cousin BetteCousin Bette
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Stinging and acerbic adaptation of Balzac novel.
The Clandestine MarriageThe Clandestine Marriage
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Genuine English farce.Quick witted film with all the ruffles and ridges!
All the Mornings of the World (Tous les matins du monde) Two-Disc EditionAll the Mornings of the World (Tous les matins du monde) Two-Disc Edition
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A very pensive look at two 17th century composers in France.One of the best and most unique.
Amazing GraceAmazing Grace
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William Wilberforce,English abolitionist,who brought down the English Slave Trade from 1785-1807.
Topsy-TurvyTopsy-Turvy
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!9th century look at Victorian theatre about Gilbert & Sullivan.Oscar for costumes.