Best late 18th-century period pieces?

What a ridiculous title... we aren't talking about 18th-century movies specifically, just the themes...
But anyway,
I really wanted to say that I absolutely adore these three films:

-Dangerous Liaisons (honestly one of my all-time favorites) and
-Valmont (which is based on Pierre Choderlos de Laclos' book, Dangerous Liaisons)

and -Sense and Sensibility

All that scheming and playing games behind a mask of politeness and social norms is just 👍
so gripping.
So, I was wondering—does anyone have any other similar movies to recommend?

Revolution without me

(from 1969)

🙂

''Emma'', based on the novel by Jane Austen, just like ''Sense and Sensibility''.
I have to mention my favorite lemonade, ''Love is a gamble''—a sweet, sugary romance set back in the 18th century.

Jacob Wilson50 said:What a ridiculous title... we aren't talking about films actually set in the 18th century, just the subject matter...

Barry Lyndon.
A good number of people consider BL to be Stanley Kubrick's absolute masterpiece...
link

Age of Innocence (It’s the 19th century, not the 18th, but let's not get bogged down in trivialities...) link

Jeffrey Edwards18 said:Go ahead and start the revolution without me.

Back in '69.

🙂

A comedy? Please.
Nah, thanks—that's not really the genre I had in mind.

Patrick Evans said:"Emma," which is based on the Jane Austen novel, just like "Sense and Sensibility."
I just have to mention my absolute favorite little gem, "Love is a Gamble"—it’s this gorgeous, sugary sweet romance set back in the 18th century.

If I'm not mistaken, Emma feels like a modern spin on Jane Austen.

"Love is a gamble"??? I don't see any link to that anywhere.
What was the original title?

Jamie Sanchez48 said:Barry Lyndon.
A lot of people swear that *Barry Lyndon* is Stanley Kubrick's absolute best work.
I can't see any link here. You forgot to paste it!

Pride and Prejudice (It’s actually the 19th century, but who cares about the tiny details anyway...) I can't see any link here. You forgot to include it!

🙏🙏🙏
Thanks for the links. I watched Pride and Prejudice ages ago, so my memory of it is pretty fuzzy.
Man, I definitely need to go look that up.

Thanks, you guys are legends.

(ps. thanks, wizard) 😉 )

Jacob Wilson50 said:Well, that title is a bit silly... I don't mean they are actual 18th-century movies, just that they share the same themes...
But anyway
I really wanted to say that I absolutely adore these three films:

-Dangerous Liaisons (truly one of my all-time favorites) and
-Valmont (which is based on Pierre Choderlos de Laclos' book, Dangerous Liaisons),

and -Sense and Sensibility.

All that scheming and playing games behind a mask of politeness and social norms is just... 👍

So, I was wondering if anyone has any other similar movies to recommend?

There are a few adult films that aren't actually bad... but I can't think of a single title off the top of my head. 😬

Jacob Wilson50 said:A comedy?
No thank you, that wasn't exactly the genre I had in mind.

Well, suit yourself!

"I warn you gentlemen, I am not to be trifled with. To pull
the tail of a lion is to open the mouth of trouble and reveal
the teeth of revenge biting the tongue of deceit."
Duke d'Escargot: "Revolution without me"

I won't even bother quoting the discussion regarding work and pleasure, as it is quite frankly nauseating. 😁

casualotter21 said:Duke d'Escargot: "Revolution without me"[/i]

I won't even bother quoting the part about work and pleasure; it's just pathetic. 😁

Ah... there are still some connoisseurs left...

Jeffrey Edwards18 said:Ah... there are still some connoisseurs out there...

And on top of all that, I still manage to find time for regular viewings of Star Trek, which I absolutely adore.

But in all seriousness, that movie is fantastic. Even if it's just playing on TV again, I'll be sure to record it.

<A formal ball. A flower of the French aristocracy stands in her finest attire, eagerly awaiting the arrival of the king and queen. When they finally emerge onto the grand staircase descending into the hall, it turns out that Louis XVI, the king of France, is dressed in a giant chicken costume.>

King: "Why aren't you wearing a mask? Actually, why is nobody else besides me wearing a mask?"
Queen: "Because this is just an ordinary ball."
King: "But... didn't you say we were having a masquerade?!"
Queen: "I changed my mind."

Regarding films, I might suggest "Madness of King George" based on the stage play of the same name. The play is actually titled "Madness of King George III," but they altered the film title because they were worried the American audience would mistake it for a third installment in a series. 😁 Regardless, the cast is excellent: featuring Ian Holm, Rupert Everett as the Prince of Wales, and Nigel Hawthorne (Sir Humphrey from "Yes, Minister!") as King George III.

casualotter21 said:And on top of all that, I still find time to regularly watch Star Trek, which I absolutely love!

Right... so you only watch stuff with costumes?

Did your mom sew you that cute little Federation uniform too?

Or are you one of those other types?

The ones wearing Klingon costumes?

😁

Jeffrey Edwards18 said:Oh... so you only watch period dramas and sci-fi series?

Did your mother sew you that adorable little Federation uniform?

Or do you fall into that other category?

The ones who insist on wearing Klingon costumes?
😁

I only wear my Klingon costume when I attend Sunday service at the Jedi church, if you must know! 👋

I can't quite recall the exact title of that movie, Love is a Gamble, but I know Helena Bonham Carter starred in it back when she was just starting out.

Everything from the late 1800s and an endless supply of period costumes 🙂

Adventures of Baron Munchausen
Affair of the Necklace
Amadeus
Crucible
Madness of King George
Frankenstein
Quills
Rob Roy
Sleepy Hollow

casualotter21 said:The drama is actually titled Madness of King George, but they ended up changing the movie title because they were terrified that American audiences would mistakenly think it was some kind of third installment in a series. 😁 Honestly, the acting in this is just top-tier; you have such an incredible lineup including Ian Holm, Rupert Everett playing the Prince of Wales, and Nigel Hawthorne as Sir Humphrey from *Yes, Minister* stepping into the role of King George III.

I had such a good laugh when I finally realized that the guy played by Rupert Everett is actually the Prince Regent from season three! Black Swan (as interpreted by Hugh Laurie) 😁

Honestly, his old man’s brand of madness was way more entertaining.

I'd recommend Ideal Husband with All due respect. It's based on the work by Oscar Wilde. The cast is great too... Rupert Everett, Cate Blanchett, Minnie Driver, Julianne Moore.

Oh, nice one bringing up Sleepy Hollow. Tim Burton is basically the godfather of movies like that. Even if the subject matter was totally normal, he’d still find a way to darken it up and turn it into some deep mystery.

Anyway, I was reading online that there's a new movie coming out from the guy who did Sixth Sense. It's called Village. It's set back in the 18th or 19th century in this remote little town surrounded by creepy creatures. Joaquin Phoenix is in it, and judging by the trailer, the whole vibe is just straight-up chilling.

I’d say go with Ideal Husband.

With all due respect... that movie takes place at the tail end of the 19th century 🙂

With all due respect... that movie takes place at the end of the 19th century.

My mistake then. Thanks for the correction.

Amadeus by Miloš Forman!🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏
And yet again, 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏

well, my bad. thanks for setting me straight.

It's fine.