Dame Maggie Smith was born in Essex, England, as Margaret Natalie Smith. Recent work included Smith reprising her role as Violet Crawley in the 2019 “Downton Abbey” film. One of her most well-known roles is as Professor Minerva McGonagall in the Harry Potter films, though she’s acted ...
Another splendid drama penned by Julian Fellows ofDownton Abbeyfame,Belgraviaweaves a tale of romance, betrayal, and family drama set in 19th-Century London. The story begins with a society ball on the eve of the Battle of Waterloo, where secrets and scandals leave a lasting impact on the Tr...
Speaking of which, time to get back to it. But I’d love to hear what inspires you. That might just inspire me, too. Tagged Brian Eno, creative, creativity, Downton Abbey, Eddie Izzard, Eugenides, Explosions in the Sky, Florence + the Machine, inspiration, Into the Woods, LIbrary of ...
The truth is, I need an anchor more than the Christmas tree does, or I am in serious danger of ending up tired, drooping and in danger of falling over. Every year, I have a bad tendancy to try to re-create the Christmases of my childhood, which I’m pretty certain weren’t really...
in late March, after Downton Abbey finishes its run over here on PBS. Speaking of Downton Abbey, though Call the Midwife is a much-beloved British import to the U.S., it doesn't seem to have inspired the same amount of fervor over here as its fellow period drama...
OK, back. Also watched the season finale of Downton Abbey. It is now public that Larry Niven will receive the Grandmaster Award at the next Nebula Awards ceremony. It’s long overdue in my judgment. I have not vigorously argued in favor – Past Presidents have a part in choosing who get...