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?
July 29, 2020
Book Review: Pride and Prejudice
(Less a review than a rambling declaration of enthusiasm:) Pride and Prejudice is Austen’s best-known work for good reasons.
July 20, 2020
Giveaway! and Review: One Brave Leap
Enter to win a selection of stickers featuring Jane Austen’s Persuasion, from One Brave Leap. Open to U.S. residents 13 and older. Ends July 31 at midnight (EST).
July 16, 2020
Interview with NYT-Bestselling Author Steve Hockensmith
Steve Hockensmith, author of the Pride and Prejudice and Zombies prequel and sequel, talks adaptational writing and Austen’s long-lasting appeal.
July 6, 2020
Giveaway! Recto & Verso
Enter to win a candle inspired by Mansfield Park’s Fanny Price, from Recto & Verso. Open to U.S. residents 13 and older. Ends July 17 at midnight (EST).
June 22, 2020
Giveaway! The Tiny Wren
Enter to win a set of exclusive handmade earrings from The Tiny Wren! Open to U.S. residents 13 and older. Ends July 3 at midnight (EST).
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 19, 2020
Race in the Regency Era: conversation with Dr. Olivia Murphy
In honor of America’s Juneteenth, Dr. Olivia Murphy from the University of Sydney answered some questions I had about race, the Regency era, and the realities of life in Austen’s British Empire.
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.