Brittaney B., Author at The Silver Petticoat Review

Charles II: The Power and the Passion (2003) – A Compelling Political Soap Opera Starring Rufus Sewell

Posted by Brittaney B. | Sep 17, 2019 | Amazon Prime, British Dramas, Foreign Romance, Historical Romance, International, Modern Romanticism, Movies & TV, Period Dramas, Reviews, Romance, Romantic Drama, Romanticism, Streaming, TV Reviews

Charles II: The Power and the Passion is a fascinating historical drama.

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1954) – A Musical That is Pure Fun Entertainment

Posted by Brittaney B. | Sep 4, 2019 | Chick Flicks, Classic Movies & TV, Classics, Clean Romance, Film Reviews, Historical Romance, Modern Romanticism, Movies & TV, Musicals and Dance, Period Dramas, Reviews, Romance, Romantic Comedy, Romanticism

We review the classic romantic musical, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers!

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.

‘Ms. Fisher’s Modern Murder Mysteries’ Review – A Worthy Successor

Posted by Brittaney B. | Jun 12, 2019 | Foreign Romance, Historical Romance, International, Modern Romanticism, Movies & TV, Reviews, Romance, Romantic Mystery, Romantic Suspense, TV Reviews

It’s rare for a television series to become a global phenomenon. But that is exactly what...

12 Movies with Doris Day, Queen of Romantic Comedies

Posted by Brittaney B. | Jun 7, 2019 | Chick Flicks, Classic Movies & TV, Classics, Lists, Movies & TV, Romance, Romantic Comedy

Very, very few classic film stars still remain with us. With the passing of Doris Day in May, that number sadly becomes even more minuscule. So, today we remember wonderful Doris Day movies in tribute.

‘Tolkien’ Movie Review – A Sentimental Glimpse at the Shaping of a Genius

Posted by Brittaney B. | Jun 4, 2019 | British Dramas, Classic Books, Classics, Costume Drama - Fairy Tales & Fantasy, Film Reviews, Foreign Romance, Historical Romance, International, Modern Romanticism, Movies & TV, Period Dramas, Reviews, Romance, Romantic Drama, Romanticism

The world of a J.R.R. Tolkien story is one of mystery, magic, romance, friendship, wars, and meaning-filled journies. But what was the world of the real Tolkien like? How did a British born Catholic orphan surviving by the goodwill of others create not only languages but a fantastical world still enchanting millions today? These are the questions the new biographical Tolkien movie attempts to answer.