Befriending Men in Jane Austen’s World
I’ve often wondered why in Jane Austen the interesting new acquaintances of the heroine’s age are often men rather than women. If …
Becoming Jane (2007)
Film review: Becoming Jane (2007), directed by Julian Jarrold In a film with a delightfully ambiguous title, we meet the Austen family. …
Clueless (1995)
Film review: Clueless (1995), directed by Amy Heckerling Cher Horowitz (Alicia Silverstone) lives with her father (Dan Hedaya) in Beverly Hills. She …
News roundup: Who’s number 3 at the UK box office?
In the news today: The most recent adaptation of Jane Eyre was number three in the UK box office during its opening …
The most "bangable" man in British literature
The Awl has posted a list of 111 Male Characters Of British Literature, In Order Of Bangability. (Thanks for posting about it …
Let’s talk about books!
Was going through Marvin (the desktop computer) to find some files, and came across this, which I believe was posted on Facebook …
Bride & Prejudice (2004)
Film review: Bride & Prejudice (2004), directed by Gurinder Chada What happens if you take Jane Austen’s Pride & Prejudice and set …
Weekend LOL: Jane Austen’s Fight Club
I haven’t even seen Fight Club and I think this is hilarious! 😀(Even though I can’t help but disagree with their costumes.) …
Darcy or Thornton? Survey says …
Question posed a while back was: who’s your preference, Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy from Jane Austen’s Pride & Prejudice, or Mr. John Thornton …