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There's a new 'Emma' film about the place somewhere. I have not seen it yet, though I'd like to. But Jane Austen's 'Emma' was being read on Radio 4 last week, and I think must have influenced my Beast into wanting to watch it again. We have three, oh yes, three versions of the story: the 1996 movie with Gwyneth Paltrow, the ITV made-for-television film version with Kate Beckinsale as Emma, and the 2009 BBC 4-part series starring Jonny Lee Miller and Romola Garai. (But I think we might be putting the Paltrow film into the charity box.)
It's been interesting, comparing the different takes.
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It will be interesting to see the newest film. The trailers look frantic, and aimed at comedy, with even Mr Woodhouse looking for the laugh. Still, I like the look of the Harriet, and Emma, too. Mr Knightley looks too young and not quite purposeful enough. Mr Eltonis again the 'type'. Having Miranda as Miss Bates looks like a good choice—especially if she's to be played for laughs—but nobody will surpass Tamsin Greig. Has anybody seen it? What did you think?
A little Austen plum from YouTube: Elizabeth Bennet being iconic for more than 6 minutes straight. Very giggle-worthy.
It's been interesting, comparing the different takes.
( Read more... )
It will be interesting to see the newest film. The trailers look frantic, and aimed at comedy, with even Mr Woodhouse looking for the laugh. Still, I like the look of the Harriet, and Emma, too. Mr Knightley looks too young and not quite purposeful enough. Mr Eltonis again the 'type'. Having Miranda as Miss Bates looks like a good choice—especially if she's to be played for laughs—but nobody will surpass Tamsin Greig. Has anybody seen it? What did you think?
A little Austen plum from YouTube: Elizabeth Bennet being iconic for more than 6 minutes straight. Very giggle-worthy.