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Netflix released Lord of the Flies from BBC iPlayer and BBC One 2026.  It is based on the 1954 novel of the same name by William Golding.  There have been 3 films and now this TV version of this novel.  The most notable versions are the acclaimed 1963 film (which I have seen many times), the 1975 Filipino adaptation (never heard of this one), the 1990 American film (didn't see it), and the 2026 Netflix/BBC series (just watched).  What's it all about, William Golding’s Lord of the Flies (1954), British schoolboys are stranded after a plane crash on an island....no adults survive....the children descend into madness, savagery and the struggle of power and fear. This production has these kids  (6...

   VS      When I started seeing the advertising on PBS for The Forsytes, I got excited....a new costume drama to sink my teeth in....yummy lace details for inspiration, pin-tucks galore and draaaaama.  Then I noticed that Netflix also had The Forsyte Saga.....YAY I CAN SEE THIS VERSION BEFORE IT AIRS ON PBS.  I immediately put it on my list and began to watch.   To my surprise it opens with The Masterpiece opening credits.....now I am confused, this is not a Netflix original.....it's a 2002/2003 PBS series.  Still weeks before the 2026 Forsytes  to air, I watch with all ten episodes....and still look forward to watching the Forsytes to come.....all those grand costumes to look forward to and how...

Back in February 2026, I did an art program for St. Albaans Library branch 100 Years of Fashion.   I had a nice group of creatives who showed up the participate and create their collage design room. One of the participants was Ambar Castillo, who is a Queens-based community reporter (more about Ms Castillo) It was well attended and a fun time for everyone, they got to stretching their art muscles!  We all agreed that libraries have great programs and these ladies came to learn and enjoy. Additionally Ms. Ambar Castillo wrote this lovely article about me and my business.  See more from the Epicenter-NYC   

The pirates capture TH Bodden....they are looking for the gold, they know where it is....they are looking for Bloody Mary aka Ercell.and Bodden's wife...they get there and the killing begins, but Ercell has a special set of skills...what most women have when it comes to protecting their family.  She is not to be underestimated! If you like action then this is for you. The Bluff is on Amazon Prime