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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Music Monday: ‘Pride and Prejudice’ (Original Score) Music by Dario Marianelli Performed by Jean-Yves Thibaudet

We’re back to discussing original scores with what might be the one score that sparked our obsession most easily. A 14-year-old middle schooler (me) watches this movie for the first time and is completely enamored beyond words by “Dawn,” which is still my favorite track of the list. “Dawn” starts it all and it does so transcendently–it takes you away into a quiet world where people walk to place and

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