third_hand Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 Alright everyone, I just have to know (for those of you in the U.S.; sincerest regards to those who haven't caught it yet): what did you all think of Part I of "The Miniaturist"? If you didn't watch the real-time release at 9 pm EST last night, you can still watch the episode on the PBS website. I watched the premier last night; I had been anxiously awaiting the episode all day! The rich, dark scenes are just grand. I am also very happy that the dollhouse is more than just a background prop in this story! So, I'm wondering, did folks have favorite minis or any burning questions you had after watching? P.S. Maybe folks could give a *spoiler alert* in case other folks want to keep up the mystery? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 I recorded it. Haven't yet watched it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mid-life madness Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 I watched it previously, but not very closely....I tend not to pay attention if it is on the computer. I fell asleep at 6pm and woke up at 10pm......Sometimes they recast it on PBS rewind tomorrow throughout the day. I am bummed out that I missed it, but I think it will also pop up on Amazon Prime Video in the future...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debsrand56 Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 If you have PBS online, you should also be able to watch it there. I hear you on the falling asleep in front of the TV. It's something I do far too often. I did watch it last night. One of the things I thought of was, "How the heck did anyone make such diverse miniatures so well so fast?" The little silver marzipan container was amazing. I read that, for the film, they had to get several different miniature makers to contribute, in order to get such well made miniatures of so many different kinds. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 12 hours ago, KathieB said: I recorded it. Haven't yet watched it. I watched it. Had a hard time staying to the end. Checked two or three times to see how much time was left. If I hadn't read the book, I'd have had no idea what was going on. The costuming and miniatures are very well done. Story/plot line not so much. Not sure if I'll watch the rest. I suspect not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 I didn't watch it, either, although I originally wanted to see Julie Campbell's dolls she made for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milah Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 I don't have TV, didn't know they were making it into a series! I read most of the book, but never finished it. Got distracted, plus it was at one of those points in the book where everything starts to go wrong. Guess I should finish it, if I want to watch this. Funny, I was thinking of that book lately since I'm trying to build up my house. And how the miniaturist in that story had nothing on some of the people I see online. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
third_hand Posted September 12, 2018 Author Share Posted September 12, 2018 15 hours ago, KathieB said: I watched it. Had a hard time staying to the end. Checked two or three times to see how much time was left. If I hadn't read the book, I'd have had no idea what was going on. The costuming and miniatures are very well done. Story/plot line not so much. Not sure if I'll watch the rest. I suspect not. They did really ramp up the mystery; it's certainly slow for the first 35 minutes or so. I'm hoping they pick up the pace a bit in the next part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
third_hand Posted September 12, 2018 Author Share Posted September 12, 2018 On 9/10/2018, 3:38:43, Debsrand56 said: One of the things I thought of was, "How the heck did anyone make such diverse miniatures so well so fast?" The little silver marzipan container was amazing. I read that, for the film, they had to get several different miniature makers to contribute, in order to get such well made miniatures of so many different kinds. I wondered this very thing. I thought, 'oh this MUST be supernatural' because no human being cranks out fabulous minis so fast! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 Julie Campbell does! I think she must channel her subjects when she makes portrait dolls! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shareb Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 So it's from a book huh? I might have to look it up. We'll probably get the series here in NZ at some point in the future! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 The book is by Jessie Burton. Your library may have it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sable Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 Since my son never recorded the first two episodes while I was in Europe, I was able to watch them online yesterday before the final episode aired last night. My local PBS station carried the first episode online until yesterday but episodes 2 & 3 are still available online. I enjoyed the series. A little different from the book but I thought the series explained more. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 I ended up watching the entire series despite my initial reluctance. I have to say that I thought it better than the book, which left a bad taste in my mouth. The filming, costumes, character development, and especially the miniatures really told the story. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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