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Post by jeantre16 on Aug 10, 2007 0:16:19 GMT -5
Tomorrow I get to see Becoming Jane, the story of Jane Austen. I hope it's good. I can't wait to see this movie on one of my favorite authors. ;D
Has anyone else seen it or plans to see it?
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Post by raven on Aug 10, 2007 18:11:15 GMT -5
I don't know much about Jane Austen. Don't shoot me ! But I saw the preview and thought it looked really interesting and would like to see it. Not sure if I'll see it in the theater or rent it but let me know what you think.
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Post by MusketeerGurl on Aug 12, 2007 14:49:54 GMT -5
I want to see that sooooooooo bad. I love Jane Austen. She is such a wonderful writer. Hope you enjoy it, and tell me want you think and please don't spoil it to much!
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Post by jeantre16 on Aug 12, 2007 15:43:20 GMT -5
Without spoiling it too much, I will say that I liked it. I'll have to buy it when it's released in DVD. I'm an Austen fan, so it's a must. It pulls on your heart. Real life has a lot of uncertainties, which certainly come out in this movie. She is faced with choices and makes some heart-wrenching decisions. Yet, you can see that they all made Jane the fabulous writer that she became. What struck me was how many events and personalities in her life showed up in her stories. Just from Pride and Prejudice alone, Mr. Darcy, Mrs. Bennet and even Lady Catherine were all there in some degree or another. I personally enjoyed seeing the writer in her emerge and could relate to the scenes where she was brainstorming ideas into the late hours of night. Ah, Jane and I are of kindred spirits!  |
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Post by MusketeerGurl on Aug 12, 2007 22:08:41 GMT -5
Thanks for the review! I guess you would call it.
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Post by jeantre16 on Jan 14, 2008 11:41:50 GMT -5
Ooh! This is happy news for all Jane Austen fans. It sounds like they will also air "Becoming Jane," her own story.
MASTERPIECE'S “The Complete Jane Austen” on PBS
(check with your local station for times)
Persuasion - January 13, 2008
*starring Sally Hawkins and Rupert Penry-Jones
Northanger Abbey - January 20, 2008
*starring Felicity Jones and JJ Feild
Mansfield Park - January 27, 2008
*starring Billie Piper (Doctor Who) and Blake Ritson
Miss Austen Regrets - February 3, 2008
*starring Olivia Williams and Greta Scacchi
Pride and Prejudice - February 10 - 24, 2008
*starring Colin Firth
Emma - March 23, 2008
*starring Kate Beckinsale
Sense and Sensibility - March 30 - April 6, 2008
*starring Hattie Morahan and David Morrissey
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Post by MusketeerGurl on Jan 14, 2008 14:52:42 GMT -5
YAY!!!!!!!!!!! I'm going to watch that defin.
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Post by jeantre16 on Jan 19, 2008 13:41:04 GMT -5
Don't miss Northanger Abbey tomorrow on PBS. Check your local listings for time. I wouldn't be surprised if it was the same time as the football game (the one supposed to be played in 9 degrees temperature - brrr!).
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Post by jeantre16 on Jan 21, 2008 9:40:57 GMT -5
Queengwen, you said in the shoutbox that there's a BBC version of Northanger Abbey? I hadn't realized that.
I know I read the story a while ago. But it was funny how it felt so different from the book. The story was the same, but the scenes that were emphasized brought a suspense feeling to the story.
LOL I liked the way her "imagination" got the best of her. They way they filmed that made me feel it would be her undoing, even though I knew he'd show up at the end to marry her.
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Post by queengwen on Jan 21, 2008 12:35:12 GMT -5
Billie Piper? cool... guess that's what she was doing after Who...
Ok, I did LIKE Becoming Jane...saw it twice... but one thing..
I like Anne Hatheway..but OMG..her 'English' aceent sounded SOO fake... couldn't they have gotten a 'real' British Acctress to do it?
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Post by jeantre16 on Sept 11, 2008 20:46:44 GMT -5
Just watched Becoming Jane on the DVD version with the "pop up notes." Loved it!
My respect grows for Anne Hathaway's portrayal of Jane each time I see this movie. Her mannerisms, voice, "Jane" moments, etc. do Austen great justice.
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Post by annukas15 on Sept 29, 2008 16:31:58 GMT -5
I think this movie is great! I've also read the book, well i had to, because of school. I thought it would be a boring book, but it was great.!
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