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: Shot on 35mm film, it is praised for its "posh" production values and effective lighting. Modern restorations by Vinegar Syndrome have further highlighted these aesthetics. the ribald tales of canterbury 1985 classic updated
A naughty time capsule with a fresh coat of paint Rating: 3.5/5 Chaucer’s pilgrims were a cross-section of society: the
The reason a 1985 adaptation still commands attention is the timelessness of the source material. Chaucer’s pilgrims were a cross-section of society: the Knight, the Wife of Bath, the Pardoner, and the Miller. By focusing on the "ribald" side, the 1985 classic reminded viewers that the people of the 1300s were just as obsessed with gossip, desire, and social climbing as we are today. the Wife of Bath