Entertainment Spotlight: Peaky Blinders
Okay... about to start the 5th episode, and I'm hooked. (Since this original OG S/OG post, I'm now in the 4th season... needless to say, it's been an amazing ride so far). I'd only previously seen clips from this show featured in James' GentZ videos back when we were either in the Lobby or Lounge, and then mentioned again in videos by The Masculine Home that I recently shared. So, I finally decided to watch it. Took me until the end of the first episode and into the second to really pull me in, but it gets good fast. Not bad for a show that started in 2014, and I believe finally ended in 2022. Initial take-away was all the period/setting aesthetic. Absolutely love it. If I ever get my own house again, I'd love to apply the aesthetic of Thomas' room to one of mine (particularly the wallpaper). Especially fond of the post-industrial revolution style in general and how it contrasts with posh accents of wealth and old-world bespoke craftsmanship. I was familiar with Nick Cave's music well before this, so it's a nice bonus. Has anyone else watched this? As I recall, @David Zandar mentioned having watched and much enjoyed it. So far, I highly recommend it. It's like a nice hard shot of extra peaty Scotch after the fine aged wine of "A Gentleman in Moscow". EDIT: As an update to this re-post, I'm dressing like a Shelby/Peaky Blinder for Halloween. Pics to come later this month.