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DVD Tipping the Velvet
"It's Pride and Prejudice with dirty bits." That's how screenwriter Andrew Davies (Bridget Jones' Diary), in an interview contained on this disc, describes his adaptation of Sarah Waters's acclaimed novel of lesbian love, betrayal, and redemption in Victorian England. This three-part BBC production chronicles with relish the story of Nan Astley (Rachael Stirling, the ravishing image of her mother, Diana Rigg), barely 18, and certain that life holds more for her than her oyster girl's existence. "You'll meet someone who'll have your head spinning and your legs turning to jelly," her sister promises. That someone surprisingly turns out to be "gay and bold" Kitty Butler (Keeley Hawes), a music-hall entertainer, with whom Nan falls instantly, and swooningly, in love. Nan follows her to London, where, as a double act, they become the toast of London, until Kitty's "marriage of convenience" breaks up the act and Nan's heart. The outcast Nan, decked out in Victor/Victoria duds, becomes a streetwalker, and then "tart" to the aptly named Diana Leatherby (Anna Chancellor). This affair, too, comes to "a bad end" as a destitute Nan is deposited back on the streets, where she insinuates herself into the lives of Florence (Jodhi May), a social worker, and her socialist brother. Is Nan "too spoiled and stained for love?" Will she risk her blossoming relationship with Florence when Kitty inevitably returns to rekindle their affair? There is enough "backbiting and bitching" to fuel several seasons of The O.C. Nan's couplings, while tastefully done, do carry what Waters, in the co-interview with Davies, calls "a queer erotic charge." They are graphic by Cinemax standards, let alone the BBC. But the sterling writing and performances will captivate even the most sensitive viewers, making this groundbreaking miniseries, to quote one character, "a delightful evening... a rare treat." --Donald Liebenson
This is a long movie but it's worth watching. It gives a glimpse into Lesbians in the victorian times. There are some sexy love scenes too! The only thing that bothered me is the main character's voice, it sounds weird, but other than that it's a wonderful movie with depth to it. It's very realistic, and I could watch it over and over.....if i had the time!
Tipping the Velvet
I can hardly find words to express just what a terrific movie, or
mini-series, so filled with the realism of the era, and of how it
was so well written, I believe that Andrew Davis himself, said that there was little work that he needed to do to trasnform Sarah Waters Novel to the finished film. The music, was charming,
which was what he himself came up with.
I wish that there had been a little more sex. But, the lack of on
screen love-making, sometimes what we don't see makes it all the more erotic. But, don't misunderstand. There are pleanty of very
tender, and sensuous scenes..This one is definately a keeper.
Well done, Sarah. And, Andrew. By the way, the book is just as
wonderful. I hope you find my critique useful.
CLS.
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this is the only site i can go to for ordering lesbian films, and for delivery of your products overseas. i appreciate that. this is a wonderful film, and i bought a second purchase as a recommendation to a friend.
Four years after Showtime made gay men the focus of its original series Queer as Folk, it was time for a little turnabout with The L Word (bad title, great show). Centering around a tight-knit group of lesbians in Los Angeles, this drama was far removed from its working-class male counterpart in both style and content. While the men of QAF enjoyed a fabulous if melodramatic life on the middle-class streets of Pittsburgh, the women of The L Word lived it up in sunny California, with gorgeous houses, glamorous careers, and sexy wardrobes. Ironically, though, The L Word adhered more to the everyday drama of ensemble shows like thirtysomething than the soap opera antics of QAF, and the results were surprisingly heartfelt and... More Info about this DVD Actor(s): Jennifer Beals DVD Release Date: Released the 09 November 2004 Usually ships in 24 hours
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Many lesbian movies are long on charm and short on production values; Better Than Chocolate has a solid dose of both and steamy sex scenes to boot. Our heroine Maggie (Karyn Dwyer), a clerk at a lesbian bookstore, meets footloose butch Kim (Christina Cox) and, after Kim's van is towed away, they move in together. Unfortunately for their romantic bliss, Maggie's mother, Lila (Wendy Crewson), and teenage brother move in that very evening thanks to Lila's impending divorce. But what really complicates matters is that Maggie can't bring herself to come out to her mother; even when she tries, Lila steamrolls through the conversation, like she knows what's coming and doesn't want to hear it. Interwoven with this is the struggle of Judy (Peter Outerbridge), a male-to-female transsexual... More Info about this DVD Director(s): Anne Wheeler DVD Release Date: Released the 06 November 2001 Usually ships in 24 hours
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Ironically, Watching You is the least watchable of these films, but the others are definitely worth viewing. They are witty, sexy, funny and at times downright hilarious. This is one of the few lesbian-themed DVDs that was worth my time and money. More Info about this DVD Director(s): Cassandra Nicolaou DVD Release Date: Released the 24 June 2003 Usually ships in 24 hours
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This warm romantic comedy by newcomer Maria Maggenti is a gay coming-of-age story framed by Walt Whitman's Leaves of Grass. Randy (Laurel Hillman) is a stoner, lesbian teenager who happens to be failing math and dating a married woman. One day, fellow student Evie (Nicole Parker) drives up to Randy's gas station in a Range Rover and flips her world upside down. Evie is privileged and popular. Randy is poor, impulsive, and according to the other students, a freak. Opposites attract when the two girls kick off their friendship in detention. The flirtation blossoms after Evie introduces tomboyish Randy to the joys of Whitman and opera. Randy returns the favor by acquainting the sheltered Evie with the problems and delights of mature, taboo love. There is a beautiful scene where the... More Info about this DVD Actor(s): Laurel Holloman - Nicole Ari Parker Director(s): Maria Maggenti DVD Release Date: Released the 04 May 2004 Usually ships in 24 hours
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This BBC made-for-TV two-parter is a wonderful adaptation of the novel by the same name. In typical BBC fashion, the Victorian era sets and costumes are authentic, the camera work is artful, and the acting is superb. Perhaps most importantly, the recreation is very faithful to the book. The author of the novel, Sarah Waters, has an amazing talent for storytelling, suspense, and rich characterizations. In addition, there are several revelations and twists in the plot that will really surprise you if you haven't read the book first.
The casting and acting are uniformly excellent, including the Oscar-nominated actress Imelda Staunton, and I look forward to seeing more films by the two leading ladies, Sally Hawkins and Elaine Cassidy, both of whom were utterly believable and... More Info about this DVD Director(s): Aisling Walsh DVD Release Date: Released the 13 September 2005 Usually ships in 24 hours
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