I took the Facebook quiz “Which Austen heroine are you?” and my result was Anne Elliot. Having never read the book (and I am determined to read them all!), I was anxious to check out Persuasion. Turns out Facebook thinks I’m a constantly put-upon, snobby-relatived, soon-to-be old maid. But I’ll take it if it means …
I assure you that this blog isn’t just “Obsessed with Masterpiece Theatre” but the Olympics have diverted my attention a wee bit. A lot bit. Now if only Jane Austen would snowboard the halfpipe… That’s right! More Austen on Classic. This time it’s an encore presentation of Northanger Abbey… condensed, I’m assuming. My experience tells …
Is it wrong that I now want a sequel? Preferably called “Knightley”? The final installment of Emma this past Sunday had the “Badly done, Emma” scene. This is where Emma and Frank Churchill are being obnoxious at a picnic and Emma zings Miss Bates. Basically, saying she’s boring and tedious. To Emma’s credit, she realizes …
Part Two features an Austeny Ball! You know it’s Jane Austen when some female character says, “Oh, you must have a ball! I won’t hear otherwise.” Cut to: carriages pulling up and ladies being escorted out. And then, dancing. But not Freestyle. Very polite and structured line dancing. Men on one side. Women on the …
I am on Team Knightley. I realize my self-respect just took a stumble with that statement but thought I should clear that up before launching into my comments on Masterpiece Classic‘s new version of Jane Austen’s Emma. Yes, yes, Darcy, blah-di-blah. But I came to the realization last night during Part One that of all …