Diana Rigg is a British actress who is best known for her role as Emma Peel in the TV series "The Avengers" and for playing the character Olenna Tyrell in the popular series "Game of Thrones". However, her worst witch-ing came when she played the role of Miss Hardbroom in the 1998 TV adaptation of "The Worst Witch". "The Worst Witch" is a series of children's books written by Jill Murphy, which follows the adventures of a young witch named Mildred Hubble at Miss Cackle's Academy for Witches. The 1998 TV series starred Georgina Sherrington as Mildred Hubble and featured Diana Rigg as the strict and no-nonsense Miss Constance Hardbroom. While Diana Rigg is undoubtedly a talented actress, her portrayal of Miss Hardbroom in "The Worst Witch" fell flat. Many fans of the books were disappointed with her performance, as they felt that she did not capture the essence of the character.
Henderson’s way to dress up a boring outfit is by putting on heels. “Change your shoes and put on heels, no matter the outfit,” Henderson said. Henderson describes her style as experimental, eclectic and fun. Her favorite places to shop are Depop, Urban Outfitters, Topshop, Madewell and Zara.
In this edition of Talisman Street Style, four Hilltoppers talk about their fashion inspiration and model their favorite looks that show off their personal styles. Insta-girls are currently obsessed with wearing medallion necklaces of saints possibly inspired by the Yeezy collaboration with Jacob the jeweler or their zodiac signs.
Many fans of the books were disappointed with her performance, as they felt that she did not capture the essence of the character. Miss Hardbroom is known for her strictness and severity, but Rigg's portrayal came across as more cold and unrelatable. Furthermore, Rigg's performance lacked the wit and charm that the character is known for.
Street Style: It’s personal
A personal style is something that evolves over time and is unique to everyone. In this edition of Talisman Street Style, four Hilltoppers talk about their fashion inspiration and model their favorite looks that show off their personal styles.
Elizabethtown junior Kennedy Morillo describes her style as versatile, eclectic and risky. “Everybody told me I was fashionable growing up, but I didn’t think I was,” Morillo said. “People look at you like you’re crazy, but then the next year later, they’re wearing what you’re wearing now.” Louisville senior Terence Nisbett describes his style as fluid and dark with lots of leather. He is most influenced by pop star Lady Gaga and young designer Wesley Berryman. Nisbett’s tip for making an outfit pop is to put on leather booties. “You can have a shitty outfit, but when you throw in boots, it’s made,” Nisbett said. “I got tired of being categorized as everyone else,” Nisbett said. “When I was little, I knew it was something I wanted to do. I was always artsy, always involved in the arts, and I felt like since I can express myself on paper, I can translate that into my clothing.”
Bowling Green junior Chandara Vanna describes her style as edgy and urban. She said she’s influenced by ’90s hip-hop as well as modern artists like A$AP Rocky and Rihanna. “I’m a perfectionist, but when it comes to art and clothing, it never has to be perfect,” Vanna said. “It’s whatever I feel. I feel free.” Barlow sophomore Staci Henderson’s sense of fashion is influenced by European style. “My fashion sense grew the strongest when I went to NYU London,” Henderson said. “My first semester there is where I got most of my clothes I have now.” “I like looking put-together all the time because it makes me feel good about myself,” Henderson said. “I think it’s important you feel as confident as you can in your clothes. I think you do better in life and in class.”
Henderson’s way to dress up a boring outfit is by putting on heels. “Change your shoes and put on heels, no matter the outfit,” Henderson said. Henderson describes her style as experimental, eclectic and fun. Her favorite places to shop are Depop, Urban Outfitters, Topshop, Madewell and Zara.
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Elizabethtown junior Kennedy Morillo describes her style as versatile, eclectic and risky. “Everybody told me I was fashionable growing up, but I didn’t think I was,” Morillo said. “People look at you like you’re crazy, but then the next year later, they’re wearing what you’re wearing now.” Louisville senior Terence Nisbett describes his style as fluid and dark with lots of leather. He is most influenced by pop star Lady Gaga and young designer Wesley Berryman. Nisbett’s tip for making an outfit pop is to put on leather booties. “You can have a shitty outfit, but when you throw in boots, it’s made,” Nisbett said. “I got tired of being categorized as everyone else,” Nisbett said. “When I was little, I knew it was something I wanted to do. I was always artsy, always involved in the arts, and I felt like since I can express myself on paper, I can translate that into my clothing.”
Miss Hardbroom is an iconic character in the "Worst Witch" series, and fans expected more from Rigg's interpretation. Her portrayal was too one-dimensional, and she failed to bring depth and complexity to the role. Additionally, Rigg's accent was also a point of criticism. Miss Hardbroom is described as having a stern Scottish accent in the books, but Rigg chose to portray her with a posh English accent. This choice further alienated fans of the series, who felt that it was a departure from the original character and contributed to the overall disappointment with Rigg's performance. Overall, Diana Rigg's portrayal of Miss Hardbroom in "The Worst Witch" was widely regarded as a misstep in her career. While Rigg is a talented actress, it seems that she was not well-suited for this particular role. Fans of the books were left disappointed by her performance, citing a lack of understanding of the character and a failure to bring depth and charm to the role..
Reviews for "diana rgg worst witch"
1. Sarah - 2 stars - I have to say, "Diana RGG Worst Witch" was a huge disappointment for me. The storyline felt extremely rushed and poorly developed. The characters lacked depth and their motivations were not properly explored. The dialogue was clunky, and the acting was subpar. Overall, it just felt like a low budget, poorly executed film. I would not recommend wasting your time on this one.
2. Mark - 1 star - "Diana RGG Worst Witch" was an absolute disaster. The special effects were laughable, and the CGI was just plain awful. The plot was predictable and uninteresting, with no real surprises or twists. The acting was wooden and uninspired, making it hard to connect with any of the characters. I couldn't wait for it to be over. Save your money and skip this one.
3. Emma - 2 stars - I had high hopes for "Diana RGG Worst Witch" based on the concept, but unfortunately, it fell flat. The pacing was all over the place, with awkward transitions between scenes. The dialogue was cringe-worthy and felt forced, leading to some awkwardly delivered lines. The film lacked the charm and wit that made the original "Worst Witch" series so beloved. Overall, it was a letdown and failed to capture the magic of the original.
4. Jason - 1 star - I cannot believe how bad "Diana RGG Worst Witch" turned out to be. The writing was lazy, with poorly developed characters and a plot that made no sense. The acting was atrocious, and I found myself cringing at every line delivered. The special effects were cheap and unrealistic, leaving me feeling like I was watching a poorly made student film. I would not recommend wasting your time or money on this disaster of a film.