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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.

Posted March 4, 2022 character deep dives

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.

Posted February 18, 2022 character deep dives

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.

Posted October 6, 2021 features

‘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.

Posted August 17, 2021 scene breakdown

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 … Continue Reading Scene Breakdown: ‘Emma’ (2020) and the Showcase of Overwhelming Emotions

Posted June 23, 2021 features

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 … Continue Reading Quietly Keeping it Together Elinor Dashwood Style

Posted May 20, 2021 scene breakdown

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. … Continue Reading Scene Breakdown: Encounter at Pemberley in ‘Pride and Prejudice’ (2005)

Posted May 11, 20211 Comment scene breakdown

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 … Continue Reading Scene Breakdown: Mr. Knightley’s Confession in BBC’s ‘Emma’ (2009)

Posted February 16, 2021 scene breakdown

Scene Breakdown: Elizabeth Bennet Visits Pemberley in Jane Austen’s ‘Pride and Prejudice’

So much of this chapter is probably as perfect as it gets in the entire book–even more so than Darcy’s (final) and more vulnerable proposal that’s easily so favorable. But … Continue Reading Scene Breakdown: Elizabeth Bennet Visits Pemberley in Jane Austen’s ‘Pride and Prejudice’

Posted December 20, 2020 tv coverage

‘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 … Continue Reading ‘Bridgerton’ is Paving the Road for Lush Romance Adaptations and We’re Here For It