July 30, 2020
Pride and Prejudice (2005) Movie Review
The 2005 Pride and Prejudice movie is both widely popular and widely criticized. Does it deserve either such praise or such censure?
June 20, 2020
Emma. (2020) Movie Review
Autumn de Wilde’s Emma is a colorful, modern romantic comedy. For viewers who don’t usually like period dramas, it’s perfect. For fans of all things Regency and tradition… not so much.
June 18, 2020
Emma (2009) Miniseries Review
With its attention to detail, social hierarchies, shots of beautiful estates, and loyalty to plot and characters, BBC’s 2009 Emma miniseries might be the best period drama adaptation I’ve seen.
June 15, 2020
Emma (1997) Movie Review
Andrew Davies’ writing delivers a charming adaptation with faithful characters, though the pacing could use some work.
June 13, 2020
Emma (1996) Movie Review
Douglas McGrath’s vision of Emma, while arguably faithful as an adaptation, didn’t mesh with mine.
June 6, 2020
Sense and Sensibility Movie Review (1995)
Emma Thompson is a talented screenwriter, delivering a witty, creative adaptation with a lot of heart.
June 4, 2020
Sense and Sensibility Miniseries Review (2008)
The BBC’s Sense and Sensibility miniseries is a simple and faithful adaptation of a wonderful book.
May 30, 2020
Northanger Abbey (2007) Movie Review
The Northanger Abbey movie will probably disappoint book fans, but is still a charming piece of entertainment.