Brittaney B., Author at The Silver Petticoat Review

Thirty-Five Fascinating Movies About Real-Life Royals to Watch

Posted by Brittaney B. | Aug 20, 2019 | Amazon Prime, British Dramas, Classic Movies & TV, Classics, Foreign Romance, Historical Romance, International, Lists, Modern Romanticism, Movies & TV, Netflix, Period Dramas, Romance, Romantic Drama, Romanticism, Streaming

A list of intriguing films and a few TV shows about real-life royals. Some adhere more closely to historical facts than others.

‘Mr. Rochester’ Book Review – A Psychological Character Study of Brontë’s Byronic Hero

Posted by Brittaney B. | Aug 10, 2019 | Book Reviews, Books, Clean Romance, Gothic Romance, Historical Romance, Literary Romance, Modern Romanticism, Reviews, Romance, Romanticism, Women's Fiction

Perhaps like me, you too want to understand Edward Rochester better. If so, you should read Sarah Shoemaker’s novel, Mr. Rochester.

‘Cleopatra’ Movie Review – An Imperfect Spectacle With Elizabeth Taylor

Posted by Brittaney B. | Jul 31, 2019 | Classic Movies & TV, Classics, Film Reviews, Historical Romance, Modern Romanticism, Movies & TV, Period Dramas, Reviews, Romance, Romantic Drama, Romanticism

The 1963 Cleopatra film starring Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton is one of those movies most people have heard of. Not only was it one of the most expensive movies ever made, but it was also famous for igniting the start of the Elizabeth Taylor/Richard Burton love affair as well as their popular onscreen partnership.

‘Yesterday’ Review – This Quirky New Rom-Com Will Make You Happy

Posted by Brittaney B. | Jul 22, 2019 | British Dramas, Contemporary Romance, Fantasy Romance, Film Reviews, Foreign Romance, International, Modern Romanticism, Movies & TV, Musicals and Dance, Reviews, Romance, Romantic Comedy

I went in for the music but found myself captivated by the picture as a whole. It’s one of those rare movies which has both heart and soul. Yesterday is sentimental without being maudlin, awkward but sincere, inspiring and challenging in its’ ultimate message. In short, it is one of the best films I’ve seen in a long time.

‘In Spite of Lions’ Review: A Journey of Courage and Self Discovery in Africa

Posted by Brittaney B. | Jul 19, 2019 | Book Reviews, Books, Chick Lit, Clean Romance, Historical Romance, Inspirational Romance, Modern Romanticism, Regency Romance, Reviews, Romance, Women's Fiction

I found In Spite of Lions turned my expectations on their head in a good way. This is a great fit for fans of historical fiction who appreciate a well-researched story with interesting characters.