A Wolf Hall Junkie’s (that’s me!) FUN Wolf Hall Journey

Henry VIII is a monster, but he’s our monster. We’re perversely proud of Henry. -Hilary Mantel

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source: farfarawaysite.com

Tell me… what are the odds your favorite actor plays your favorite historical monster in a mini-series based on your favorite book? I know 🙂 And, not just that, but the mini-series had its world premiere on BBC2 on January 21 — literally as my birthday gift! A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!

I have had this amazing journey with Wolf Hall. It started on a sunny and cold Saturday afternoon in New York City at the Belasco Theater in January 2014 and is now coming full circle at Prime Time Emmy Awards on September 20 with me getting glued to TV rooting for Wolf Hall and in particular Damian Lewis for them to turn those well-deserved 8 nominations into beautiful little statuettes 🙂 Continue reading “A Wolf Hall Junkie’s (that’s me!) FUN Wolf Hall Journey”

Trivia Tuesday: Henry’s “Hard to Fill” Boots in Wolf Hall

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source: farfarawaysite.com

It’s no secret that I am completely psyched about the eight Prime Time Emmy Awards nominations Wolf Hall has received — including Outstanding Actor nominations for both Mark Rylance and Damian Lewis! The anticipation keeps me thinking and writing on Wolf Hall… And, as I do that,  I always keep coming back to… please don’t laugh…. Henry’s boots! Continue reading “Trivia Tuesday: Henry’s “Hard to Fill” Boots in Wolf Hall”

Why Damian Lewis deserves an Emmy for his EPIC Henry VIII in Wolf Hall

“Henry VIII is a monster, but he’s our monster. No other nation has a king who had six wives and cut the heads off two. We’re perversely proud of Henry.” – Hilary Mantel

source: BBC
source: BBC

Well, I wrote this blog post for Henry VIII’s birthday on June 28 as a personal tribute to my Henry — Damian Lewis — for storming Wolf Hall but also to make a case about why he deserves an Emmy nomination!

We’re now celebrating Wolf Hall scoring 8 nominations in the Limited Series/TV Movie category. Here’s the full list of Emmy Nominations for Wolf Hall from Masterpiece PBS website!

source: PBS
source: PBS

I am simply psyched that Wolf Hall is recognized by the Television Academy in every category — including acting, directing, writing, casting and costume design! Congratulations to everyone involved in the making of one of the best, if not the best, mini-series that ever happened to TV! Continue reading “Why Damian Lewis deserves an Emmy for his EPIC Henry VIII in Wolf Hall”

Coming soon: Prime Time Emmy Awards Nominations on July 16 UPDATED

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Mark your calendars, ladies and gentlemen: July 16, 11:30 am EST.

We had fun with James Bond rumors and bets for a while, but hey, let’s not miss on the real thing coming our way very soon! Prime Time Emmy Awards nominations will be announced next week on July 16, and Gold Derby predicts Wolf Hall is likely to be a strong contender for several awards in the Mini-Series/Movie category with Damian Lewis as a possible nominee for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Mini-Series/Movie.

As much as I second a certain someone who says “I don’t believe in judging art” I also find awards predictions exciting and fun! So… why not take a quick look?
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Wolf Hall is Timeless

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source: farfarawaysite.com

Wolf Hall has fascinated me all over with its wonderful writing, perfect directing, incredible acting, authentic costumes and gripping score. I think The Atlantic put it into the best words possible: “With Wolf Hall, PBS finds a drama worth of the word “Masterpiece.”

Yes. Wolf Hall is a masterpiece and what TOPS it all for me is how TIMELESS it feels. And, as I am having Wolf Hall withdrawals nowadays, why not sit down and write about its timelessness?

Hilary Mantel’s writing and Peter Straughan’s wonderfully condensed script open a beautiful window to the intrigue and manipulation in the court of Henry VIII in the 16th century. Wolf Hall is such a dark, political animal that it is inevitable to chew on a little bit about its politics. Besides, both the book and the drama help us understand history through a contemporary perspective, and does it through its politics and in particular, through the contemporary conversations its characters have all the time.  Continue reading “Wolf Hall is Timeless”