Death Comes to Pemberley is a thoughtful, intrinsically crafted Jane Austen adaptation and a must-watch for fans.
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Netflix’s ‘Persuasion’ Isn’t Exactly Austen, but It Could Be Fun
Netflix’s Persuasion is far from the faithful Jane Austen adaptation we were looking forward to, but if you go into knowing this, it could still work…to a degree.
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Character Deep Dive: Georgiana Lambe
Georgiana Lambe is a graceful young woman seeking to reconcile multiple identities and the sometimes conflicting expectations that come with each of them.
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Character Deep Dive: Emma Woodhouse
Emma Woodhouse is Jane Austen’s most complex, intrinsically written character and we deep dive into the heart behind her actions.
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‘Northanger Abbey’ is Austen’s Most Spooky, Fall Film
Northanger Abbey is Austen’s most spooky, fall film and while it’s always an appropriate time to watch it, October is truly the best time.
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Scene Breakdown: ‘Emma’ (2020) and the Showcase of Overwhelming Emotions
There are a lot of things Autumn de Wilde’s Emma gets right, and a few things that it doesn’t. (Namely, it’s length. As Austen’s longest book, if this film was a mini-series instead, goodness, it’d be sublime.) But where it continues to stand out apart from its stunning cinematography is the showcase of overwhelming emotions. In this adaptation, emotions are front and center—no one is shying away from them, and
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Quietly Keeping it Together Elinor Dashwood Style
Cruella is a true vibe of a movie, and I found Emma Thompson delightful to watch in it, but that’s unsurprising, as I find her delightful to watch in pretty much everything she does. A few days after going to see it, Sense and Sensibility was on television as I was flipping through channels, and that’s always a movie I keep on whenever I come across it. It’s a favorite
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Scene Breakdown: Encounter at Pemberley in ‘Pride and Prejudice’ (2005)
Ah, Pride and Prejudice. To list the reasons why it has captured the hearts of many would be a list that could wrap around our planet at least three times. The very top of that list would include Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy. Naturally, I am a huge fan of the 2005 film version–watching it makes me reconsider going back to playing the piano after abandoning years of lessons (somehow
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Scene Breakdown: Mr. Knightley’s Confession in BBC’s ‘Emma’ (2009)
Emma is my favorite of Jane Austen’s novels and this version especially reigns superior. We’ve written about the 2020 version plenty of times as well, but where Knightley’s confession is concerned, the way it happens in BBC’s mini series single handedly ranks as most superior. Emma and Knightley’s relationship has always been the most pleasant showcase of two people who’ve known each other for years gradually falling in love. What
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Scene Breakdown: Elizabeth Bennet Visits Pemberley in Jane Austen’s ‘Pride and Prejudice’
In the book and all adaptations, Elizabeth Bennet’s visit to Pemberley is a crucial moment in showcasing the romance between her and Darcy.
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‘Bridgerton’ is Paving the Road for Lush Romance Adaptations and We’re Here For It
“How is it possible that there hasn’t been a single betrothal yet? I wish to be entertained.” We get it, Queen Charlotte, we do and we’re right there with you except we’re asking how it’s possible that it took this long for romance novels to get the rightful attention that they deserve. Repeat after us: change is good—change is necessary. There might never come a time where the romance genre
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Sanditon 1×06 Review
Spoilers Ahead Welcome to Sanditon weekly, darling readers — the tropey-est, most exhilarating episode yet, we’re two away from the season finale and things are getting deliciously captivating. It picks up right where we left off last week with Charlotte on her way to London in hopes of finding Georgiana, except what she finds instead is Sidney on the same mission. And who doesn’t love an unplanned trope filled mission?
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Sanditon 1×05 Review
Spoilers Ahead That cricket match alone calls for some spiked tea, darling readers. Welcome to another episode of Sanditon weekly where we’ve sadly made little progress, but the series is continuing to reiterate the importance of transparency in relationships. The significance of being open and honest with our beliefs is essentially the very thing that strengthens us as humans, too. It’s what allows situations to flow smoother as opposed to
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Sanditon 1×02 Review
Spoilers Ahead Sanditon’s second episode gives viewers plenty to sit with, good and bad — a jam packed hour full of some riveting moments that touch on the theme of class and judgement bitterly. It’s an episode full of some of the most cringeworthy statements along with some of the most relatable ones, but most exquisitely, it’s a testament to friendship, and Austen’s way of writing steadfast female friendships. If
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Scene Breakdown: Sidney and Charlotte’s Conversation on the Balcony in ‘Sanditon’ Episode 8
Sidney and Charlotte’s conversation on the balcony in Sanditon Episode 8 is a lovely moment that merits a breakdown.
Read moreJane Austen House Museum: Travel Guide
“There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort.” — Jane Austen | Emma Chawton, Alton, U.K. a quaint little house that inspired noted 18th century English novelist Jane Austen. The house Austen finally finished publishing her first three pre-written novels while the inspiration struck to continue creating. When I learned that the actual house was converted into a museum open to the public, it became the number one place
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The World of Jane Austen
On this week’s episode of Marvelous Geeks, we’re discussing all things Jane Austen with our favorite stories, characters, and more.
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