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Emma, by Jane Austen (Naxos AudioBooks) – A Review and Giveaway

Posted in Audio Book Reviews, Book Reviews, Jane Austen's Emma, Jane Austen's Novels & Letters Book Reviews, Jane Austen's Works, tagged , , , , , , , , on 9 February 2010 | 39 Comments »

Emma, Jane Austen’s fourth novel was published in 1815 and dedicated to the Prince Regent, later King George IV.  Austen privately abhorred the Regent for the treatment of his wife Princess Caroline and his dissipated lifestyle. In 1813 she wrote to her friend Martha Lloyd, “I suppose all the World is sitting in Judgement upon [...]

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Adieu Miss Woodhouse – Emma (2009) concludes on Masterpiece Classic

Posted in Emma Movies, Jane Austen Adaptations, Jane Austen's Emma, Jane Austen's Works, Masterpiece Classic, tagged , , , , , , on 7 February 2010 | 7 Comments »

Episode three of Emma (2009) aired tonight on Masterpiece Classic PBS. I am feeling more than a bit of melancholia setting in!  There be spoilers ahead!  Despite being a “troublesome creature” throughout most of the story, Emma does redeem herself by admitting her misconceptions and blunders. How could we not forgive, admire and love her? [...]

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Emma (2009) concludes tomorrow night on Masterpiece Classic

Posted in Emma Movies, Jane Austen Adaptations, Jane Austen's Emma, Jane Austen's Works, Masterpiece Classic, tagged , , , , , on 6 February 2010 | 3 Comments »

Don’t miss the last episode of Emma 2009 staring Romola Garai on Masterpiece Classic PBS Sunday, February 7 from 9-10 PM. (check your local listing).

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Deconstructing Miss Emma Woodhouse

Posted in Emma Movies, Jane Austen Adaptations, Jane Austen's Emma, Jane Austen's Works, tagged , , , , , , , , , on 1 February 2010 | 21 Comments »

The second episode of the new adaptation Emma (2009) aired last night on Masterpiece Classic. You can read my review of Emma and watch previous episodes until March 9th, 2010 at the Masterpiece website. As we move further into the story of Highbury’s misapplying match maker, I thought it would be interesting to delve into her character in the novel a bit deeper and explore the different Emma’s portrayed in the film and television adaptations.

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Emma (2009) on Masterpiece Classic – Miss Woodhouse, a Nonsensical Girl!

Posted in Emma Movies, Jane Austen Adaptations, Jane Austen's Emma, Jane Austen's Works, Masterpiece Classic, tagged , , , , on 25 January 2010 | 30 Comments »

“Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get.” Sage advice from the philosophizing Forrest Gump. The same can be said of Jane Austen adaptations. Last nights US premiere of screenwriter Sandy Welch’s newly retooled Emma on Masterpiece Classic had its mix of nuts, chews and soft centers. Most viewers will be tempted to consume it quickly like the beautifully crafted confection that it is. I prefer to take a small bite first to see what I’m getting.

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Join the Emma Twitter Party on Sunday hosted by PBS Masterpiece Classic

Posted in Emma Movies, Jane Austen Adaptations, Jane Austen's Emma, Jane Austen's Works, Masterpiece Classic, tagged , , , , on 22 January 2010 | 3 Comments »

“Why not seize the pleasure at once?”  Emma (2009), the new mini-series staring Romola Garai as the clever, handsome but misguided Miss Emma Woodhouse premieres on Sunday January 24th on Masterpiece Classic.  Join me as co-host with Vic of Jane Austen’s World, Kali of Emma Adaption Pages, Austen enthusiasts, bonnet drama lovers and the good folks [...]

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Emma (2009) staring Romola Garai premieres on Masterpiece Classic next Sunday

Posted in Emma Movies, Jane Austen Adaptations, Jane Austen's Emma, Jane Austen's Works, Masterpiece Classic, tagged , , , , , on 18 January 2010 | 3 Comments »

US bonnet drama lovers are in for a treat when Emma (2009) premiers on Masterpiece Classic next Sunday January 24th, 2010 on PBS. This is the first of three episodes of the new adaptation by BAFTA award winning screenwriter Sandy Welch (Our Mutual Friend, Jane Eyre, North And South). The esteemed cast is lead by Romola [...]

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