Peter Harness

Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell (2015)

Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell (2015)
Rating: ★★★★
Aug 2, 2015Rivalry Between Magicians
This BBC adaptation of Susanna Clarke's book about rival 19th century magicians kicks J.K. Rowling completely out of the ring. A beautifully staged costume drama, written with a superb Austen-esque dryness of wit
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The War of the Worlds (2019)

The War of the Worlds (2019)
Rating: ★★
Dec 13, 2019Period Alien Invasion/H.G. Wells Adaptation
BBC mini-series that sets out to restore the H.G. Wells novel to the era it was written. This it does, as well as restores many aspects that other films change. At the same time, it also introduces some radical changes that make it the most variant of the adaptations to date
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