I've always found it odd that there's never been a biopic movie about Poe. Surely one of the most intriguing and enigmatic figures in American literature is a worthy subject to explore on film.
Edgar Allan Poe is one of the most complex figures in American literature, and his life has been extensively documented in various biographies. Given the depth and intricacy of his character, attempting to capture his essence in a biopic movie presents significant challenges and risks, potentially leading to unsatisfactory or even catastrophic results.
@@salvatoremacri3343 You make a good argument and I have to agree with you. I hadn't fully considered the challenges of producing a Poe biopic that would do him justice. Thanks for your thoughtful reply.
@@salvatoremacri3343what do you mean? I think Ridley Scott did a great job with a similarly well documented, accomplished historical figure, with the masterful Napoleon 🤫😝
the acting! OMG. The best Poe interpretation I've seen. I know there are not so many, but the very few representations out there are awful and totally unfair to the greatness and the "realness", the humanity, misery and perverse genius of Poe. This actor seems to have fully understood him
As an avid admirer of Edgar Poe, since childhood (let's leave Mr. Alan aside), I'm astonished how good, actually, this documentary is. I'm well four years past writers age at the time of he's demise. What I anticipated was another boring iteration of known facts about a brilliant author. You've surprised me! It's actually worth watching.
Well I must say that was such a bloody good program. Some one gave up on it because of the adverts. What adverts. They were so brief and you missed out on such an interesting program.. I didn’t know anything about Poe. I always thought he was English. Very talented and yet lived a lot of his life in poverty. A great writer and he was only 40 when he died. Very good.RIP Poe. ❤
Magnificent recreation of Poe's art, mind, feelings, figure, struggles and times, excelent personification of characters, great readings and vision of his inner demons, a full tribute to the poet who died at 40 and keeps on amazing the world 😮
Edgar Poe. I will respectfully stop using the “Allan”. Well, well, slimy old Griswold goes down in history as a smear campaigning narcissist, whilst Edgar Poe is known around the world today as one of the greatest writers and poets in history. ❤
This is absurd. They had an English actor play the part of Poe who is over 50 years old while Edgar Allan Poe died at the age of 39. In addition, the actor is English and not American, and his accent can be heard so much. With such a production was it so difficult to get an American actor ten years younger?
Nope, just scroll to almost the end, 10-5 mins let play for 5-10 seconds, watch ‘1’ ad, than scroll to start, And, 💥 BAM = no more ads entire video, any channel🎉 good vibes and good luck to all❤
Poe wrote puffs, no doubt about it. See what he wrote about Thomas Holly Cihvers for one, but he did flatter others--particularly the women writers that he knew.
Oh hey...PBS America but it's not available if you're watching it from America? I signed up with a VPN just to tell you how much that SUCKS. DO BETTER.😡
Edgar Allan Poe is one of my top 5 favourite writers of all time.
Who are the others?
@@jandcfoodtrackers Oscar Wilde would be one of them
As far as writers of his category, him, Lovecraft and King are probably my favourites so far. I'd like to read The Yellow King eventually.
I've always found it odd that there's never been a biopic movie about Poe. Surely one of the most intriguing and enigmatic figures in American literature is a worthy subject to explore on film.
God, I wish someone would do this. Make it as compelling as that Chaplin movie with Robert Downey Jr. I’d love a two hour movie on his life!
Edgar Allan Poe is one of the most complex figures in American literature, and his life has been extensively documented in various biographies. Given the depth and intricacy of his character, attempting to capture his essence in a biopic movie presents significant challenges and risks, potentially leading to unsatisfactory or even catastrophic results.
@@salvatoremacri3343 You make a good argument and I have to agree with you. I hadn't fully considered the challenges of producing a Poe biopic that would do him justice. Thanks for your thoughtful reply.
@@salvatoremacri3343what do you mean? I think Ridley Scott did a great job with a similarly well documented, accomplished historical figure, with the masterful Napoleon 🤫😝
@@salvatoremacri3343 There’s not enough Poe in my life to fully agree, but I understand you completely! :)
the acting! OMG. The best Poe interpretation I've seen. I know there are not so many, but the very few representations out there are awful and totally unfair to the greatness and the "realness", the humanity, misery and perverse genius of Poe. This actor seems to have fully understood him
Actor is Denis OHare. Known mostly from American Horror Story
i don't pay for any streaming service except youtube. It fills my 3 hrs entertainment needs by day ( ok…4), and no pub
As an avid admirer of Edgar Poe, since childhood (let's leave Mr. Alan aside), I'm astonished how good, actually, this documentary is. I'm well four years past writers age at the time of he's demise. What I anticipated was another boring iteration of known facts about a brilliant author. You've surprised me! It's actually worth watching.
While I appreciate your point of view... Poe, for all his problems with his foster-father, never dropped the Allan name.
brilliant
great readings of Edgars work
and tha actor playing Poe is amazing
Well I must say that was such a bloody good program. Some one gave up on it because of the adverts. What adverts. They were so brief and you missed out on such an interesting program.. I didn’t know anything about Poe. I always thought he was English. Very talented and yet lived a lot of his life in poverty. A great writer and he was only 40 when he died. Very good.RIP Poe. ❤
Thanks PBS America 🙌
Magnificent recreation of Poe's art, mind, feelings, figure, struggles and times, excelent personification of characters, great readings and vision of his inner demons, a full tribute to the poet who died at 40 and keeps on amazing the world 😮
Love it. Always loved Poe. Hello from Ireland.
His paternal grandfather immigrated to America from county Cavan, Ireland
@@girinka10Interesting. Didn't know that. Maybe why I relate to his mental state. Lol.
Ken Burns needs to do a two part documentary on Poe
This was the perfect thing to watch for Halloween season 🎃
I really appreciate this video, I learned so much about E. A. Poe. Very atmospheric too. Thanks
Edgar Allan poe have inspired many after his dead and still do, even in the gameworld. Thanks for a insightful program.
I love Kathleen Turner's smokey voice, the kernel kept healthy & warm in its husk. Bravo for this documentary film on EAP. ❤
Excellent doc!
I enjoyed watching this…was afflicted with maybe one ad
Thank you!
Age of his wife , 13., was a shock.
This was very cool!
Ty
Edgar Poe. I will respectfully stop using the “Allan”. Well, well, slimy old Griswold goes down in history as a smear campaigning narcissist, whilst Edgar Poe is known around the world today as one of the greatest writers and poets in history. ❤
Why drop Allan ? Poe didnt.
@@alexbaker9578 The video shows that he did, sometimes using only the initial, A.
This is absurd. They had an English actor play the part of Poe who is over 50 years old while Edgar Allan Poe died at the age of 39. In addition, the actor is English and not American, and his accent can be heard so much. With such a production was it so difficult to get an American actor ten years younger?
What do you believe "the American accent" was supposed to sound like in the mid 1800's? I'm going to assume there was no "Y'all"
Like most writers, Edgar Allan Poe projects himself in his works.
Every time I see the Thumbnail for this video, I think I am looking at Tig from Sons of Anarchy.
If you can watch this, the commercials every six minutes makes it painful. Almost giving up watching this.
Yes, agreed but I won’t begrudge PBS the income. They make great programs and get very little funding,
Pay for TH-cam premium then. I do. No ads
Nope, just scroll to almost the end, 10-5 mins let play for 5-10 seconds, watch ‘1’ ad, than scroll to start, And, 💥 BAM = no more ads entire video, any channel🎉 good vibes and good luck to all❤
@@jakobquick6875 that hardly ever works
Ad Blocker.
Poe wrote puffs, no doubt about it. See what he wrote about Thomas Holly Cihvers for one, but he did flatter others--particularly the women writers that he knew.
Referring to him as “Eddie” as one of these critics do ~when analyzing his life and work is asinine.
what a strange little man
1 minute in and had to stop, he didnt marry his childhood sweetheart at all, he married his 13yr old cousin .. get it right or just dont bother 👎👎👎👎👎👎
He also got engaged to his childhood sweetheart after Virginia's death.
Moron🎉
Both are true, in separate time frames.
Oh hey...PBS America but it's not available if you're watching it from America? I signed up with a VPN just to tell you how much that SUCKS.
DO BETTER.😡