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Post by Val on Feb 4, 2008 23:11:27 GMT -5
I didn't get to watch this until the next day. I realize it's not the *real* story but it was enjoyable, if a little sad. Since I didn't know this story at all, I had an open mind as to it's tale. It made me sad because I felt like Jane had to sacrifice everything just so she could write her books. And now I think I'm going to try and learn more about her.
The costumes were a little blah, except for Fanny's. I took a great liking to her cream colored outfit and bonnet that she wore to the christening, & I paused my TV so I could photograph it.
**Edited--thank you Miss Ida, I had written the title incorrectly.**
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Post by Miss Ida on Feb 5, 2008 2:38:36 GMT -5
Miss Austen regrets*
I couldn't see it since I live in Denmark but if any of you spot it online PM me right away!! but the trailer seems nice
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Post by Val on Feb 5, 2008 11:00:03 GMT -5
I just remembered, I forgot to add that I really liked the two musical pieces that were played during the dances. I don't know if they're period pieces but both were lovely.
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Post by Mme de Beaufort on Feb 5, 2008 11:01:43 GMT -5
I actually enjoyed this Sunday's show for a change. I think it was thoughtful and poignant; there were some odd things here and there; Jane being awkward holding a baby for instance... But I think it was decently done all around.
I found the implication that Cassie had secretly and selfishly persuaded Jane not to marry very powerful; and I love how they touched on bits of her books; subtly indicating where she might have been inspired. I also like it when they show the moment when Cassandra sketched Jane sitting on the hillside.
It was very sad. Especially the end.
The costumes were lovely.
I give this new thing a "B" - "B+"
I enjoyed it far more than any of the adaptations up to now.
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Post by Val on Feb 5, 2008 11:12:54 GMT -5
This may be of some interest to everyone. I was reading the PBS Discussion Board of the movies where someone asked if any of Jane's letters survived, and they did! They're available to read here www.pemberley.com/janeinfo/brablets.html |
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Post by Lady Serendipity on Feb 5, 2008 16:56:05 GMT -5
Miss Austen regrets* I couldn't see it since I live in Denmark but if any of you spot it online PM me right away!! but the trailer seems nice Yes, post here, b/c I missed it! |
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Post by LadyGeremia on Feb 17, 2008 15:42:52 GMT -5
I like the movie, simply because of it's story. I have to agree with our Grand Mistress about them portraying Jane as a bit awkward at times. I would think that the intelligence in her true character would have given her more of a air of confidence, unlike what they portrayed in the movie. But who am I to say.  Not a bad movie. But I did enjoy Becoming Jane much more. I felt a little more connected to Jane and her emotions than in this movie. Perhaps the movie was too short to really connect with her character for me. |
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Post by Lady Serendipity on Mar 9, 2008 2:30:33 GMT -5
I was finally able to watch this. I enjoyed it, but then....I'm an angst-ophile!  Question....(appreciating the fact that this is all just speculation on Jane's romantic history)....was this trying to show that Jane really did have feelings for Bridges, if only in retrospect? What was the (alluded) real reason that she turned him down? Oooor, is the reason I'm confused because it was left deliberately vague?! |
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Post by cosmoblue on Mar 9, 2008 14:34:07 GMT -5
I actually enjoyed this Sunday's show for a change. I think it was thoughtful and poignant; there were some odd things here and there; Jane being awkward holding a baby for instance... I have to agree with our Grand Mistress about them portraying Jane as a bit awkward at times. I would think that the intelligence in her true character would have given her more of a air of confidence, unlike what they portrayed in the movie. I have been thinking about this and I don't know why you would think this was odd. Holding a baby is not a particularly natural thing for people without children. At least it wasn't for me. I don't think intelligence has much to do with it. I didn't really think that the actress who played Jane was particularly awkward with the baby. I think her mother was projecting her wish for her to be a mother on to her. My daughter is only 21 months and I think I would be a bit clumsy holding a newborn again. |
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Post by Mme de Beaufort on Mar 9, 2008 17:55:20 GMT -5
I think her mother was projecting her wish for her to be a mother on to her. My daughter is only 21 months and I think I would be a bit clumsy holding a newborn again. I agree, and I think the awkwardness was a way to show that Jane was resistant to becoming one. However, from what I understand, Jane was a stellar aunt, so it would surprise me that she would be clumsy with babies, I imagine she might have had many a babe foisted into her arms in her lifetime. I don't hold them often, but I don't feel awkward when I hold them except when they're really teeny and brand-new and I'm afraid I'd break them. |
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Post by arimarie on Jun 7, 2010 16:21:44 GMT -5
I have a hard time watching anything portraying Jane Austen's life because it is usually sad. She doesn't live "happily ever after" like in her novels. This notion is what I love best about her work.
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Post by nomadicdragon on Jun 7, 2010 18:44:38 GMT -5
I have a hard time watching anything portraying Jane Austen's life because it is usually sad. She doesn't live "happily ever after" like in her novels. This notion is what I love best about her work. I agree. It's fascinating in a way, but it's also so sad that she never got her prince charming and her happily ever after. You want it for her when you watch things on her life. |
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Where so many hours have been spent in convincing myself that I am right, is there not some reason to fear I may be wrong? ~ Jane Austen 
