Mar 21, 2020 04:51 AM
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INTRO: The intrepid and daring Phryne Fisher, last seen in an internationally popular TV mystery series, is getting the welcome back she deserves in “Miss Fisher and the Crypt of Tears.”
In the movie debuting Monday on the Acorn TV streaming service, star Essie Davis’ amateur sleuth plunges into a case that encompasses ancient curses and 1929 turmoil in the Middle East. She also further tests the affections of her admirer, Melbourne police detective inspector Jack Robinson (Nathan Page).
One flourish missing from Phryne’s return after five years: The film’s planned big-screen release in select cities, which was stymied by the coronavirus-forced closure of theaters. Before that happened, fans of the 2012-15 series “Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries” made showings in New York City and elsewhere a success.
“Given the enthusiastic response from U.S. fans to attend several sold out screenings and dress in 1920s fashion, we’re sorry we can’t offer the film theatrically at this time, but we’re glad to make it easily accessible” via streaming, said Matthew Graham, Acorn TV’s general manager.
Theaters have expressed interest in re-booking the film that boasts big-screen worthy production values, including elegant costumes and sweeping desert scenes shot in Morocco. But the project’s true charm is Phryne herself and Davis’ portrayal of a bold, self-reliant woman who makes her own way in the world with guts and style and without apology. The tone of the movie, written by series co-creator Deb Cox, is gleefully feminist.
“She has no respect for the rules,” a male character harrumphs after witnessing a display of Phryne’s determination. “That’s because they tend to be written by men,” she retorts... (MORE)
INTRO: The intrepid and daring Phryne Fisher, last seen in an internationally popular TV mystery series, is getting the welcome back she deserves in “Miss Fisher and the Crypt of Tears.”
In the movie debuting Monday on the Acorn TV streaming service, star Essie Davis’ amateur sleuth plunges into a case that encompasses ancient curses and 1929 turmoil in the Middle East. She also further tests the affections of her admirer, Melbourne police detective inspector Jack Robinson (Nathan Page).
One flourish missing from Phryne’s return after five years: The film’s planned big-screen release in select cities, which was stymied by the coronavirus-forced closure of theaters. Before that happened, fans of the 2012-15 series “Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries” made showings in New York City and elsewhere a success.
“Given the enthusiastic response from U.S. fans to attend several sold out screenings and dress in 1920s fashion, we’re sorry we can’t offer the film theatrically at this time, but we’re glad to make it easily accessible” via streaming, said Matthew Graham, Acorn TV’s general manager.
Theaters have expressed interest in re-booking the film that boasts big-screen worthy production values, including elegant costumes and sweeping desert scenes shot in Morocco. But the project’s true charm is Phryne herself and Davis’ portrayal of a bold, self-reliant woman who makes her own way in the world with guts and style and without apology. The tone of the movie, written by series co-creator Deb Cox, is gleefully feminist.
“She has no respect for the rules,” a male character harrumphs after witnessing a display of Phryne’s determination. “That’s because they tend to be written by men,” she retorts... (MORE)