Bob and I have been watching the HBO series “John Adams”. It’s superb. Stars Paul Giammatti as John Adams – he’s amazing. It’s hard to believe this guy started his career playing a character called “Pig Vomit” in Howard Stern’s movie “Private Parts”.
Laura Linney is great as well – I love the fact that she doesn’t wear a stitch of makeup for the first 4 hours of the film – and then only because they had to make her look older. She’s just beautiful.
I also think the score to the series is fantastic, written by Joseph Vitarelli. It’s reminiscent of “Last of the Mohicans” – the theme is incredibly moving and inspiring. I find myself humming it all day long.
I know Joanne read the book that this series is based upon many years ago – is it worth reading? And can you loan it to me???
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We are watching this series as well. It is great. Keith read the book and keeps filling in gaps. He tells me John and Abigail were a magnificent team. She was definitely a woman far ahead of her time.
We have the book. You may borrow.
I am riveted to this series too now that we have just recently subscribed to HBO. Excellent series. I also want to learn more about Abigail. Talk about a woman waaaay ahead of her time.
On another note, I’m a tad offended that my mother has posted a comment here and NONE on her daughter’s blog.
Plus, I WANT TO BORROW THAT BOOK DARNNIT!
Sniff – she loves you more than me I guess.
Don’t worry…your mother told me I’m to hand it over to you as soon as I’m done reading it. I’m on page 81 right now, and I plan to bring it with me next week on vacation – so, you should have it soon.
And, I’m sure your mother loves you just fine…you have given her grandchildren, after all!