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 From the desk of Laurel Ann Nattress: The new film adaptation of Jane Austen’s Emma starring Anya Taylor-Joy and Johnny Flynn opened in general release in the US on March 6th. This enchanting and visually stunning interpretation of Austen’s classic tale of Miss Emma Woodhouse as the misapplying matchmaker of Highbury has received raves... Continue Reading →
UPDATED 12/16/19 - in honor of Jane Austen's birthday today, Focus Features has premiered the second trailer. Scroll down to view. There are some amusing lines. This new adaptation just gets better and better. Janeites are all aflutter over the forthcoming release of the new Focus Features movie adaptation of Jane Austen’s classic novel Emma,... Continue Reading →
From the desk of Laurel Ann Nattress: Episode three of Emma (2009) aired tonight on Masterpiece Classic PBS. I am feeling more than a bit of melancholia setting in! 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... Continue Reading →
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).
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.
“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.
“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... Continue Reading →
From the desk of Laurel Ann Nattress:Â US bonnet drama lovers are in for a treat when Emma (2009) begins 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... Continue Reading →
From the desk of Laurel Ann Nattress:Â Mark your calendars for January 24th, 2010 at 9:00 pm for the North American premiere of the new miniseries Emma on Masterpiece Classic on PBS. Staring Romola Garai (Atonement, Daniel Deronda) as the handsome, clever and rich heroine Emma Woodhouse, this new 3 part historical drama/comedy will run... Continue Reading →
From the desk of Laurel Ann Nattress: UK bonnet drama viewers are in for a treat this week as the new BBC One miniseries of Jane Austen’s novel Emma premieres in the UK on Sunday, October 4th from 9–10:00 p.m. GMT. This is the first of four episodes of the adaptation by BAFTA award winning... Continue Reading →
"Emma," said Mr. Knightley presently, "I have a piece of news for you. You like news -- and I heard an article in my way hither that I think will interest you." "News! Oh! yes, I always like news. What is it? Why do you smile so? Where did you hear it? Mr. Knightly &... Continue Reading →
 THE COMPLETE JANE AUSTEN SERIES  INITIATES NEW WEB SITE FEATURES It's official! In honor of the 'opening night' season premeire of Jane Austen's Persuasion, Masterpiece Theatre Classic has revealed their bright and shiny, new interactive web site; - - and it's ready for your perusal and enjoyment, full of all sorts of bells and whistles! Be prepared to be wowed, cuz... Continue Reading →
