Mara
06-15-2009, 05:29 PM
Folks of a certain age will remember these fondly, as a series of live-action fairy tales retold with some of the finest acting and directing talent of the 80s. They're cheesy and funny and often decidedly adult. I bought them when they came out on DVD a few years ago, but I'd like to plug again, because I just figured out they are on Netflix instant view.
For those unfamiliar with the series, the most extraordinary thing is how many A-list stars showed up for it. Anybody who was anybody in the 80s did an episode or two. They even got Tim Burton and Francis Ford Coppola to direct episodes.
You can see a list of episodes here. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Faerie_Tale_Theatre_ep isodes) Everyone has a favorite, but I like the Cinderella with Jennifer Beale and Matthew Broderick, because the writing was so good.
For those unfamiliar with the series, the most extraordinary thing is how many A-list stars showed up for it. Anybody who was anybody in the 80s did an episode or two. They even got Tim Burton and Francis Ford Coppola to direct episodes.
You can see a list of episodes here. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Faerie_Tale_Theatre_ep isodes) Everyone has a favorite, but I like the Cinderella with Jennifer Beale and Matthew Broderick, because the writing was so good.