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'The Pillars of The Earth' is out in DVD

Started by Lady Kathleen of Olmsted, December 05, 2010, 12:21:52 PM

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Lady Kathleen of Olmsted



I just purchased the Starz Mini-Series, 'The Pillars of The Earth'. Outstanding what I have seen so far. This follows the epic novel quite well. Though it is impossible to get everything in, the series has a stellar cast. It's worth getting. Co-produced by Ridley Scott. The backdrop of Medieval England in the 12th Century is riveting as is the politics of the time.
"As with Art as in Life, nothing succeeds like excess.".....Oscar Wilde

Auryn

Its at the top of my netflix queu

glad to hear your praises
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Lady Kathleen of Olmsted

I am almost finished weatching the series. Stirring, eloquent, and addictiv.

Without giving anything away, this is a keeper that I will watch over and over. The acting, writing, overall backdrop of Medieval England is stunning. This could be a major Emmy and Golden Globe winner in many categories.
"As with Art as in Life, nothing succeeds like excess.".....Oscar Wilde

Lord Clisto of York

I had some friends record and burn the series for me some time ago. I really liked it and by the book.
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Lady Kathleen of Olmsted



The Mini-Series recieved 3 Golden Globe nominations for Best Drama Mini-Series and Acting Nominations for Hayley Atwell(Aliena) and Ian McShane(Bishop Waleran Bigod). Ian McShane has won a GG and Emmy for his portryal of Al Swearengan in 'DEADWOOD'

He's that good of an actor and one of my faves.
"As with Art as in Life, nothing succeeds like excess.".....Oscar Wilde

Bob of the Lake

I'm with you, Lady Kathleen. I've loved Ian McShane in everything he's done--good for him to be nominated for a GG. I really want to get the "Pillars" DVD but it's still $40 on Amazon.  I guess I'll wait til after Christmas to see if the price drops!
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Lady Kathleen of Olmsted

Bob!!  The series is that good and worth even the $40 on Amazon. I wanted it right away and paid $49 at Best Buy! I love the extras that come with the DVD set. I am currently re-watching it because the episodes are so engrossing.

The novel, as with the series, stand on its own. I am loving the novel as well.
"As with Art as in Life, nothing succeeds like excess.".....Oscar Wilde

Monsignor de Beaumanoir

You can get it at Walmart for 30.00

We started watching it yesterday. ;D

Bob of the Lake

Quote from: Warrior Monk on December 15, 2010, 02:56:20 PM
You can get it at Walmart for 30.00

We started watching it yesterday. ;D

Thanks for the tip, WM. $30 sounds more like it!
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Athena

I read the book last summer and couldn't put it down, excellent story! I've been dying to watch the series. Looks like I'll be treating myself to a Christmas present this year. :)
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Monsignor de Beaumanoir

I've seen many an Ibelin tunic (KoH carry over, but I guess that figures with R. Scott's hands involved) in use during this story!

Sir William Marcus

I liked it. It took a little time for me to get used to Ian McShane being Bishop Waleran as I'm so used to him as Al Swearengen in Deadwood and you saw a lot of Al Swearengen in it too. Other than that I liked it and will eventually watch it again. 

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Bob of the Lake

Finally ordered the series from Amazon ($29.95) and it's on it's way. Huzzah!  Can't wait!  ;D
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Merlin the Elder

It's on streaming NetFlix.  We're enjoying it immensely!
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Auryn

I am planning on watching it streaming tonight on the big tv :)- let you know what I think
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