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Post by Deleted on Feb 21, 2017 16:12:11 GMT
An Aussie take set in 1928 with Phryne Fisher, gorgeous to die for and costumes that are out of this world. It's retro in terms of when it is set in time, but the attention to detail with costumes is amazing. It's another take on Miss Marple I suppose, but with a younger, vivacious and rather scandalous titled young lady who is solving murders and mysteries, with a heart of gold.
Highly recommended!
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Post by Chalice_Of_Evil on Feb 23, 2017 7:51:13 GMT
I recently finished rewatching all three seasons of Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries on DVD. It’s really the only thing I know Essie Davis from (though I did just finish watching Season 6 of Game of Thrones on Blu-ray not too long ago and enjoyed seeing her in that). I hadn't read the Miss Fisher books when I started watching the series on TV, I missed the first two episodes, but quickly caught up (and eventually saw the ones I'd missed on DVD).
I know there are some who have issues with the Phryne character, but I think she's a rarity when it comes to female characters on TV these days. It's thanks to Essie Davis that the character comes across so likeable. I know there's a few who'd disagree on the character's "likeableness", but I think Phryne manages to not cross over into 'insufferably smug' territory. She has 'sass' about her, but it's not dialed up to 100 nor is it on display 100% of the time. Phryne has her quieter/more serious moments, she makes mistakes and sometimes her actions get her into trouble, so she's not a ‘too perfect' type character. I personally find her to be fun, saucy, smart, brave, loyal, she can handle herself in a fight and has such a great wit about her.
I do hope we get more of this series in some format (what I heard about there being a movie sounded interesting), as I just love all the main characters in the show so much (which is a rarity for me nowadays, as there's more often than not at least one or two characters in the main cast of shows who I dislike) and I wish to see more of their adventures.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 25, 2017 22:45:52 GMT
Did you see her in Babadook? I think that's where a lot of people may recognize her from.
I like everything about Phryne. She is, as you said, the right combo of classy and saucy. She's "perfect" in terms of how balanced and styled she is, and there seems to be nothing she can't handle. But she always remember her roots.
It's Aunt Prudence I can't stand. I think Miriam Margolyse does a great job making the character a total battleaxe! Now that's a character I find insufferable!
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Post by Chalice_Of_Evil on Feb 28, 2017 11:35:02 GMT
No, I haven't seen The Babadook as yet, but I do intend to at some point.
Apart from all her other admirable qualities, another thing I like about Phryne is how she encourages Dot and will compliment her when she figures something out. Phryne’s all about giving praise to other people where it is deserved, and she’s been helping Dot right from the very first episode to face her fears and be ‘strong’, but she never talks down to her nor acts superior (which is something a lot of lead characters in shows could stand to learn from Phryne – just because they’re smart, doesn’t mean they have to be jerks to everyone).
I liked how in Season 3 we learned of Phryne’s ‘fear’ and Jack got one over on her for a change (although I myself have never really had a problem with her seemingly "being capable of doing anything and knowing everything", as I see male characters that are the leads in shows who are often like this, so it's only fair that female leads in shows get to be the same). Anyway, we rarely got to see Phryne afraid (other than when someone she cared about was in danger), so it was somewhat of a 'novelty' to see her phobia of something and it made her all the more 'human/relatable'.
I agree that Aunt P can be a hard character to take at times, but at the same time I too think Miriam Margolyes is great in the role. Plus she got some really good dramatic moments as the series went on. I also loved some of her reactions to things Phryne said/did. One of my favourites is in the show’s very first episode when she questions Phryne going out at such a late hour at night. Phryne’s answer and her aunt’s reaction make me laugh every time. I just love the way all the actors deliver their lines, but especially Essie Davis. She just savours every line of dialogue Phryne utters and makes the most of it. It's a joy to listen to her speak.
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