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Creator the boundary between fact and fic- truth can amplify the legacy of an explored through the cinemat- gles family and political matters. and writer Daisy Goodwin’s “Victo- tion. Goodwin addresses this dance already formidable historical figure. Wonder Tic lens, with the lives of numer- In a “Masterpiece” PBS fea- ria” now joins the ranks of works in a Masterpiece Studio podcast Despite the western devotion to Fifth-grader Auggie (Trem- ous kings and queens regularly turette leading up to the premiere by Michael Hirst (“Elizabeth,” episode, along with “Fact or Fiction: democracy, there is still a romantic blay) has always been home- adapted for film and television. of season 2, Coleman discussed 1998) and, more recently, Peter Inside Episode” posts on PBS’s allure attached to the reign of schooled by his mom, Isabel While the regal males of history these developments. For the still Morgan (“The Crown”). This is by website. These posts examine piv- monarchy. Public fascination with (Roberts), due to the frequent relatively fresh Queen, the “honey- no means the first depiction of otal moments from the noted epi- royalty ebbs and flows, but the may have a longer list of fictional surgeries required for his rare representation, the lengthy lega- moon period is now over,” and Vic- Queen Victoria on the small or large sode, with Goodwin either empha- moment a royal wedding, birth or facial deformity, but as he ap- cies of Britain’s queens have argu- toria’s life is now comprised of screen, however. The Queen’s first sizing the historical significance or death is announced, it’s rare to ably provided far more captivating “balancing motherhood, marriage, foray onto the big screen came justifying the fictitious indulgences find someone unaware of it by proaches middle-school age, and immersive narratives. work, job [and] baby.” A month through Rose Tapley’s portrayal in portrayed. day’s end. Certainly, PBS had this his mother and his father, In August 2016, British television away from her regal duties finds the silent short “The Victoria What Goodwin wisely notes in mind as it decided to bring the Nate (Wilson), decide to enroll powerhouse ITV continued this tra- Victoria battling with “a bit of jeal- Cross,” which dates back to 1912. while discussing season 2 on the reign of Queen Victoria into North him in a private school. Al- dition, giving the life of one of the ousy and ... quite a bit of insecurity” Small-screen depictions began podcast is the challenge of navigat- American homes, where it contin- though he’s teased and ostra- kingdom’s most beloved monarchs with regard to Albert’s assertion of much later, with the first of these ing and maintaining this balance, ues to receive a warm reception. cized by his classmates for his a stunning series treatment. Thank- leadership in her absence. Their re- occurring in 1951 in an episode of so that the result is a “show that is Indulge in the life of the queen appearance, he eventually be- fully, those of us in North America lationship continues to be tested the American series “Robert Mont- ... compulsively watchable, enter- whose legacy defined an age, one friends a boy named Jack have also had the opportunity to and often strained, as both Victoria gomery Presents” called “Victoria taining, funny ... that you will learn that continues to be felt this very (Jupe) and a girl named Sum- fall for this majestic, spirited queen, and Albert delve into parenthood Regina,” in which the queen is something from ... [that] will also day. Prepare to receive a visit from mer (Davis), but when he as the story of “Victoria” continues and continually attempt to renego- played by Helen Hayes. make you feel emotionally in- the queen, when an all-new epi- overhears Jack telling another to unfold Sunday, Feb. 11, on PBS. tiate their roles as both spouses The most successful film and volved.” Subtle flourishes of fiction sode of “Victoria” airs Sunday, student that he’s only pre- A part of “Masterpiece,” “Victo- and monarchs. television adaptations of royalty or factual exaggerations often Feb. 11, on PBS. tending to be his friend, he be- ria” is a dramatic television series gins to think that maybe there adaptation of the queen’s life, fol- isn’t a place for someone like lowing Alexandrina Victoria (Jenna him at the school after all. Coleman, “Doctor Who”) as she Director: Stephen Chbosky. learns of the death of the king and Stars: Owen Wilson, Julia Rob- her subsequent ascension to the erts. 2017. 113 min. Drama. throne at age 18. Still young, naive and not fully prepared, Victoria is determined to define her own reign The Florida Project and avoid the external influence of Six-year-old Moonee (Prince) her mother’s adviser, or others bent lives a carefree life with her on persuading her. Early assistance friends, spending her summer from the dashing Lord Melbourne days engaging in mischief and (Rufus Sewell, “The Illusionist,” living life to the fullest. She 2006) prepares her for both the lives with her mother, Halley court and the parliament, though it (Vinaite), in a cheap motel isn’t long before concerns shift — near Walt Disney World, though not her own — to the need for her to be wed and assisted by a where the hotel’s manager, husband. Bobby (Dafoe), acts as a fa- Enter Prince Albert of Saxe- ther figure for her and the oth- Coburg and Gotha (Tom Hughes, er children who live there. “Cemetery Junction,” 2010), the When Halley’s financial situa- choice of Victoria’s uncle who ini- tion grows increasingly dire, tially seems an undesirable choice. however, she’s forced to take Their first meeting is lukewarm, but more and more drastic mea- as time passes, Albert is able to in- sures to support herself and troduce Victoria to the world be- her daughter, drawing Bob- yond the throne, providing an edu- by’s ire and attracting the at- cation on the poverty and trials of her subjects and encouraging her to be the kind of monarch who will finally be a voice for the people. With a newfound sense of maturity and resolve, Queen Victoria now finds herself a match and a king. Season 2 of “Victoria” begins a month after the birth of her first child, and as Victoria discovers all that has been kept from her while she has been in recovery from childbirth. Eager to regain control, Jacob Tremblay and Julia she takes the necessary steps to re- Roberts in “Wonder” assert power while reintroducing Rufus Sewell as seen in “Victoria” herself to the British people. As the Continued on page 16 FINAL-1 Sat, Feb 3, 2018 5:27:38 PM February 10 - 16, 2018 • Salem News • 3 Sunday 3:00 p.m. ESPN2 (50) NFL Live 7:35 a.m. NBCSN (48) PyeongChang 7:00 p.m. NBCSN (48) PyeongChang Short, Snowboarding (W) Cross Final, Skel- NCAA 2018 Winter Olympics Ski Jumping (M) 2018 Winter Olympics Figure Skating eton (M) Final, Freestyle Skiing (W) Aerials, Noon ESPN2 (50) Michigan at Tuesday Live Michigan State Women’s Live Live Individual Normal Hill Final, Snowboarding Pairs Short Cross-country Skiing (W) 10km Freestyle Fi- 1:30 p.m.