Tag: Wolf Hall

Greetings from a Tudor Junkie! Wolf Hall: The Mirror And The Light – Ep 1 Wreckage

Well, “Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light”, has finally hit our screen here in the US and I couldn’t be happier!

The first season of Wolf Hall is what lead me to this lovely community, and to think it has been 10 years since these rich, complex historical characters have been on our screens. It may have been a decade, but this wonderful series has not lost a step.

As I did during “Billions” I will write about my observations and thoughts on each episode. Instead of coming at it with my knowledge of Wall Street and trading, I will be giving my views from the vantage point of being a Tudor junkie. Continue reading “Greetings from a Tudor Junkie! Wolf Hall: The Mirror And The Light – Ep 1 Wreckage”

Best of Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light, Episode 1 “Wreckage”

Step inside the Tudor Dynasty with us as we handpick our favorite superlatives for each episode of Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light – from ‘who wore it best’ fashionable costume and top villain, to outstanding scene and perfect cinematography – and everything else in between! Up this week:

Episode 1: Wreckage
USA Air Date: Sunday, March 23, 2025
Plot Summary: As Anne Boleyn’s blood is sluiced from the scaffold, Thomas Cromwell picks his way through the wreckage of her death to take his place as principal councillor to King Henry VIII.

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Who Wore It Best – The bride, Jane Seymour

Kate Phillips as Jane Seymour and Damian Lewis as King Henry VIII
Kate Phillips as the bride Jane Seymour

Tudor Fashion House is all about wealth and status, all spoken through intricate fabric and color choices. Jane Seymour’s wedding ensemble of lush silver and gold silk, though weighty, screamed luxurious. The finely woven ornate brocade pattern and voluminous draped arms was elegantly accompanied by her simple pearl necklace and hairpiece. Simply divine. Continue reading “Best of Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light, Episode 1 “Wreckage””

10 Years of Wolf Hall: A Personal Journey

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

Now tell me… what are the odds your all-time favorite actor plays your all-time favorite historical monster in a mini-series based on your all-time favorite book?

I know! 🙂

In celebration of  Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light arriving finally on PBS Masterpiece this weekend, I would love to share my own very personal Wolf Hall journey with you. ENJOY!

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Damian Lewis on Mark Rylance

I always talk about what I think about Damian Lewis and the characters he brings to life here. And I think, we have to leave it to Damian, from time to time, to see WHAT he thinks about… well, anything or anyone! And why not start with what Damian thinks about his wonderful Wolf Hall co-star Mark Rylance…

…especially because Damian was a fan of Mark Rylance way before they starred in Wolf Hall together!

When asked about his acting idols at The Hollywood Reporter Drama Actors Interview back in 2012, here is what our favorite actor says…

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Ten Years with Damian Lewis

I admit (*choking with emotion) that I have been waiting for this day for some time.

Fan Fun with Damian Lewis is TEN years old today!

TEN years?!?!?!

Yes, TEN years! So I think I deserve my crown 🙂

And I give you our TEN Years in (almost) ten minutes…

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