Escape into Period Pieces

Get cozy and nostalgic with today's episode on Greta Gerwig's 2019 Little Women adaptation. Join Stephanie and her returning guest Pileigh Shahinian nerd out and gush over one of their favorite films. From analyzing the structure of the narrative, to discussing comparisons to the book (and other adaptations) as well as parts that make them happy, this episode is a fun time. It feels like the perfect time to watch this film as it bridges the gap between Fall and Christmas & Winter. Check it out on Hulu. As always beware of spoilers and thanks for being patient with the zoom glitches. Featured Music: "Little Women" by Alexander Desplat References: Little Women by Louisa May Alcott Greta Gerwig 2019 Little Women 1994 Little Women 2018 PBS Mini-series Little Women Anne with an E (Netflix) Anne of Green Gables The Little Women Soundtrack by Alexander Desplat Boys in the Boat (film 2023) Jo & Laurie by Margaret Stohl & Melissa de la Cruz Pride & Prejudice Lady Bird The Barbie Movie Gerwig's adaptation of the Chronicles of Narnia (Netflix) Joey from Friends (NBC) Cinderella (2015) Pirates of the Caribbean Les Miserables For more with Pileigh, listen back to our Anne with an E episode (Episode 13) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Thank you for listening and consider subscribing! Instagram: @escape.into.period.pieces Email: [email protected] Stay tuned for a future Virtual Book Club pick! Support your local library :)

Join Stephanie in her third Author Spotlight as she focuses on the life of Little Women author, Louisa May Alcott. In this episode learn more about Alcott's personal life, professional career and a brief overview of the Little Women screen adaptations. References: Little Women by Louisa May Alcott Meg, Jo, Beth & Amy: The Story of Little Women and Why it Still Matters by Anne Boyd Rioux LIFE MAGAZINE Little Women (2020) Visit Orchard House in Concord Massachusetts Little Women Theatrical Films (1933, 1949, 1994, 2019) PBS Masterpiece Mini-series (2018) Prepare for next episode by watching the 2019 film. Watch on Hulu or for purchase on Prime Video. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Thank you for listening and please consider subscribing! Instagram: @escape.into.period.pieces Email: [email protected] Stay tuned for a future Virtual Book Club pick! Support your local library :)

In this episode, join Stephanie along with her guest, Stephanie Rekowicz, discuss the BBC TV series Merlin (2008-2012). Listen to them get nostalgic about their love for the show as well as answer the question if Merlin can be considered a period piece? Merlin takes a different approach to the Merlin/King Arthur legend by making the famous sorcerer a young man who must keep his magic a secret as it's forbidden in Camelot. You can stream Merlin on Peacock and Amazon Prime Video. As always be ready for spoilers and thank you for being patient with any Zoom glitches! Featured Music: "Main Titles" & "Gwen & Arthur" References: BBC Merlin (2008-2012) King Arthur Legend Tumblr & Fanfiction Snazzlefrazz on YouTube Disney's The Sword in the Stone A Kid in King Arthur's Court Camelot The Musical Merlin cast Video diaries Jurassic World Bridgerton Umbrella Academy Game of Thrones Reign (CW) The Great (Hulu) My Lady Jane (Prime Video) Le Morte d'Arthur by Thomas Malory Excalibur (1981 film) Asa Butterfield: Hugo, Ender's Game, "Sex Education" "Sandition" (Masterpiece Theatre) Irish Wish (Netflix) "Miss Scarlet & the Duke" Starz's "Camelot" King Arthur (2004) BBC "Atlantis" BBC "Robin Hood" "Shadow & Bone" (on Netflix & by Leigh Bardugo) Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo "The Outpost" (CW) "The Librarians" TV series The Other Merlin by Robyn Schneider The Kid Who Would be King (2019 film) "The Spanish Princess" Angus Imrie plays Merlin & Prince Arthur in the above movie & show The Bright Sword by Lev Grossman Little House on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder American Girl Doll Books Dear America AND The Royal Diaries books The Tudors The Murder on the Orient Express Unfortunately, "editing Stephanie" cannot remember what show gave me the "vibe" of Merlin :( ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Thank you for listening and please consider subscribing! Instagram: @escape.into.period.pieces Email: [email protected] Stay tuned for a future Virtual Book Club pick! Support your local library

Join Stephanie in today's episode as she discusses the Masterpiece Mystery series, "Grantchester." A small town setting, found family, and murder, Grantchester has it all! The show follows Geordie Keating (played by Robson Green) and the local vicar (Season 9's Rishi Nair) solve crimes (specifically murders) in the quiet town of Grantchester, located around Cambridge (England). You can start at the beginning or at the most recent season (Season 9). The first five seasons are available with an Amazon Prime subscription, and seasons six through nine are available for purchase. You can also stream it on PBS Passport. Featured Music: "Mr. Chambers" composed by John Lunn References: Grantchester Gilmore Girls All Creatures Great & Small Anne with an E Cozy Mysteries Lovely War by Julie Berry HBO's "The Nevers" (RIP) The Masterpiece Studio Podcast YouTube Video: Grantchester, Season 9: Welcome Alphy Kottaram https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSCCzhN9QHo&t=64s Halle Berry Menopause https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Wellness/breaking-taboo-menopause-10-commonly-asked-questions-answered/story?id=112840806 Miss Scarlet & the Duke ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Share your thoughts! Instagram: @escape.into.period.pieces Email: [email protected] Stay tuned for a future Virtual Book Club Pick! Go support your local library! Thanks for listening :)