So we have finally got this controversial Mini series here in Australia. I had been following production albiet loosly, when hearing of this series first being made. I had some concerns mostly about Katie Holmes being cast as Jackie. Really?
But I have to admit, she does pull it off reasonably well. The first installment aired here last Sunday night and I watched with baited breath. I have always been an admirer of Jackie, and even more so when I really started sewing seriously and refined my eye towards style. Jackie was one hell of a stylish woman, I know style icon is thrown around rather liberally but she really did set the pace. I have several books that follow her fashion story and a great one that covers the years she was First lady. I watched an interesting clip on the ABC1 website that goes through the re-creation of the wardrobe Jackie wore, and the other Kennedys, the make-up, even explaining the way the line of Katie's face had to be structured with make-up in such a manner to more resemble Jackie. All in all, I really enjoyed it and am looking forward to the next part tonight. I do think Katie over acts slightly, the way she holds herself and her face are a tad too obvious, but I am enjoying the show too much to let it get in the way. Oh, and Greg Kinnear is fabulous as Jack.
Follow the link here to watch several clips that explain the characters and the costume design.
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Yes, I was surprised Katie pulled off being Jackie too. Overall, I think the series was well-done. A bit overly dramatized, which is why it was pulled from the "History" channel here, but still entertaining nonetheless.
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