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Don't judge a show by its book
Now, don't go berserk on me straightaway and hear me out. Of course, a lot of films and tv series are based on novels, especially when it...
The Bookshop, 2017
What's it about? Set in mid 20th century and based on Penelope Fitzgerald's novel The Bookshop, it follows the story of the widow...
Hollywood can learn a thing or two about feminism from period drama
With the anniversary of #metoo coming up in 10 days, it's a great excuse to point out that historical period drama is the way to set...
New 'Robin Hood' trailer: failed Jack Sparrow & no purpose for the most notorious thief in history
So, from the very first seconds you see what the filmmakers are going with it... and failing miserably. In case you didn't pick up on the...
Reign, 2013-2017
What's it about? Set in 16th century France, the story follows teen years of Mary Stuart - when at the age of 15 she arrives to France to...
Does the new 'Mary, Queen of Scots' trailer reveal too much?
The new trailer starts with the end of Mary Stuart's story - her execution after 19 years of captivity in England. What a plot twist it...
Darkest Hour, 2017
What's it about? Set in 20th century, during World War II, when the UK prime minister Neville Chamberlain is forced to resign and Winston...
Poldark, 2015-2018
What's it about? Set in late 18th century England, it follows the story of Ross Poldark - a gentleman who returned from war to his...
What is HistoricaDrama about?
What kind of posts will you find here? Short information about historical films; reviews based on critics' reception; personal reviews...
Sometimes it's good to criticise the critic
When we are unsure of whether to watch a film, or even if we're just curious about what 'the society' thinks of something, we look to...











