tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26703962.post5002246943998718135..comments2023-10-11T06:49:35.740-07:00Comments on piccalilli: EmmaChristine Fletcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17350760019997430843noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26703962.post-34867940391713131142010-02-02T17:58:12.321-08:002010-02-02T17:58:12.321-08:00Yeah, and when you've been swept up you feel s...Yeah, and when you've been swept up you feel slightly disoriented and <i>out of place</i> when you leave the theater. Like the real world isn't quite right for you anymore. Fortunately that passes in a few minutes. The Lord of the Rings movies had that effect on me (3 hours long, how could they not?), and more recently Avatar (interestingly, not so much because it was so enthralling, but it was so <i>visually striking</i>. I wonder if the 3D effect is responsible).Walter Rowntreenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26703962.post-21416616856945471602010-02-01T21:20:13.171-08:002010-02-01T21:20:13.171-08:00Devon, I agree--I've learned tons from analyzi...Devon, I agree--I've learned tons from analyzing why something (book or movie) isn't working for me. In fact, if I find myself detached enough to start analyzing, it's a safe bet that the story hasn't succeeded in sweeping me up.Christine Fletcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17350760019997430843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26703962.post-69314576443919893552010-02-01T21:17:39.598-08:002010-02-01T21:17:39.598-08:00Ann, thanks again for coming to the event! We had ...Ann, thanks again for coming to the event! We had a blast. And who knows, other people might love this version of Emma. Just didn't sit right with me. I do want to watch the whole thing, though.Christine Fletcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17350760019997430843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26703962.post-20890522296299212502010-01-31T13:51:57.528-08:002010-01-31T13:51:57.528-08:00I haven't seen that adaptation again. Sounds ...I haven't seen that adaptation again. Sounds intriguing. Sometimes I learn more from what doesn't work than what does . . .Devon Ellingtonhttp://devonellington.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26703962.post-76735536931097229572010-01-28T14:35:11.577-08:002010-01-28T14:35:11.577-08:00ugh... I too am a total sucker for anything Austen...ugh... I too am a total sucker for anything Austen, but this sounds like my worst fear of what it could be. I think I won't spend time on it.<br />Thanks for saving me the disappointment!! <br /><br />And thanks again for the great talk last night!ann foxleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17292753544948906280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26703962.post-27622605488862735492010-01-28T08:26:53.369-08:002010-01-28T08:26:53.369-08:00Walter--Actually, there's a flourishing busine...Walter--Actually, there's a flourishing business in Austen <i>sequels</i>. I've been meaning to write a blog post about this for months--I'll try to get to it soon.Christine Fletcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17350760019997430843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26703962.post-70827699835702431822010-01-28T08:25:58.768-08:002010-01-28T08:25:58.768-08:00Lisa, I don't agree with your friend. I've...Lisa, I don't agree with your friend. I've been an Austen junkie since I was 14 or thereabouts and first read P&P. What hooked me was her sarcastic wit, and the fact that she was writing people 200 years ago whom I could recognize today--all the same faults and foibles. <br /><br />That said, she's an acquired taste--I've talked with lots of folks who just can't get past her writing style. I'm the same with Faulkner. Tried it--can't do it.Christine Fletcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17350760019997430843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26703962.post-60367614404696927962010-01-28T08:22:47.662-08:002010-01-28T08:22:47.662-08:00Sally, the V.O. here struck me as just that--lazy ...Sally, the V.O. here struck me as just that--lazy screenwriting. I've seen 2 other versions of Emma that didn't need any such crutch. <br /><br />And Michael Gambon--yes. An amazing actor. After Wives & Daughters, I'm now a lifelong fan. I'll have to get the Singing Detective!Christine Fletcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17350760019997430843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26703962.post-83793379639414783862010-01-26T17:29:26.072-08:002010-01-26T17:29:26.072-08:00"she only wrote six novels. Which is probably...<i>"she only wrote six novels. Which is probably why all us fanatics glom onto every production that comes down the pike!"</i><br />Ha! Very perceptive, Chris. Only 6 novels, huh? Well, here's a really good idea: Write another Austen Novel. Wrap some fluff around it discussing it as a "Recently discovered and suspected Austen manuscript", you know, with heavy footnotes and Ed. notes and stuff. If it takes off, you could do a whole 'lost manuscript' series, writing one novel in the style of each of your several favs. Wouldn't that be fun! You can have that idea for free. You have my permission to keep it on the back burner until your own style is firmly established. I wouldn't want any latent schizophrenia to be triggered by premature pursuit of this necessarily 'in another's head' opus.<br />Lisa - Do what I do! Don't ever actually <i>read</i> any fine literature, thus leaving open the possibility that you would <i>adore</i> it if you ever did. (See my previous post)Walter Rowntreenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26703962.post-39663264120625484432010-01-26T14:17:14.453-08:002010-01-26T14:17:14.453-08:00Sigh. I just don't get the Austen thing. I'...Sigh. I just don't get the Austen thing. I'm such an uncultured hick. I'm hopelessly weird. You know what I'm listening to right now? The <i>Chitty Chitty Bang Bang</i> soundtrack. No joke. Go ahead and laugh. <br /><br />A friend of mine who shall remain nameless claims that the only reason anyone is reading Austen right now is because Meyer hyped her in the <i>Twilight</i> books. Somehow, I think it's not that simplistic. Maybe that's why Austen's popular with tweens, but I hardly think folks like you and Cheryl Klein are so easily influenced.Lisa Nowakhttp://lisanowak.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26703962.post-10523918520614974782010-01-26T09:17:02.773-08:002010-01-26T09:17:02.773-08:00Pesonally, not an Austen fanatic. Love her, but n...Pesonally, not an Austen fanatic. Love her, but not in that kinda way. But I'll watch Michael Gambon read the phone book. The Singing Detective remains one of the great, fearless performances of all time. Too bad about the overdone V.O. In rare cases, it works, but often it's just lazy screenwriting.sally nemethhttp://www.sallynemeth.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26703962.post-59426262361329173832010-01-25T21:20:53.798-08:002010-01-25T21:20:53.798-08:00Melissa, I agree 100%--the Beckinsale Emma is the ...Melissa, I agree 100%--the Beckinsale Emma is the best! Although I discovered a miniseries from 1972, which of course now I have to watch. :)<br /><br />Keira was okay, but for me, Jennifer Ehle will always be the definitive Elizabeth. As Mr. Firth is Darcy, of course.Christine Fletcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17350760019997430843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26703962.post-84287204677507407782010-01-25T21:12:54.336-08:002010-01-25T21:12:54.336-08:00Walter, Mitch survived P&P&Z and has not y...Walter, Mitch survived P&P&Z and has not yet shown an inclination for any other Austen. Pity. But he's always willing to watch an adaptation with me, bless his heart.<br /><br />In any case, if you did become addicted to Austen, the only downside is that she only wrote six novels. Which is probably why all us fanatics glom onto every production that comes down the pike!Christine Fletcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17350760019997430843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26703962.post-23098657916410837372010-01-25T21:10:30.412-08:002010-01-25T21:10:30.412-08:00Oh, Laini, you must see W&D. One of my all-tim...Oh, Laini, you must see W&D. One of my all-time favorites. The miniseries is how I discovered Elizabeth Gaskell, and she's a treasure. <br /><br />I agree with you about Johnny Lee Miller as Knightley--I'm not quite getting it. And I had such high hopes for Romola Garai--she was fabulous in Daniel Deronda (another fave). BBC is an incestuous little world, isn't it? Like 6 degrees of separation, except you could probably narrow it down to 3. Jodhi May was in Daniel Deronda, too. <br /><br />Funny about Cranford, I just discovered it and put it on my list. Must bump it up to the top!Christine Fletcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17350760019997430843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26703962.post-3825108194738030482010-01-25T20:01:01.259-08:002010-01-25T20:01:01.259-08:00I have to admit a curiosity for why they keep maki...I have to admit a curiosity for why they keep making these Austen movies again and again within the space of a few years (or even months it seems!). Personally, I think I liked the Emma version with Kate Beckinsale the best. I did enjoy the Pride and Prejudice with Matthew Mc. and Keira Knightley, though Colin Firth will always be Mr. Darcy.Melissa Amateishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16086267508858187716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26703962.post-43923352249850234372010-01-25T17:19:08.953-08:002010-01-25T17:19:08.953-08:00I still haven't started on Pride and Prejudice...I still haven't started on Pride and Prejudice and Zombies. Will I become an Austen fanatic? Dare I risk it? I do have rather an addictive personality, but I can think of worse things to be a fanatic about...Walter Rowntreenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26703962.post-47168489428002656852010-01-25T09:40:09.474-08:002010-01-25T09:40:09.474-08:00Hi Chris! I have NOT seen Wives & Daughters; I...Hi Chris! I have NOT seen Wives & Daughters; I will! As for Emma, yeah. I liked it, ish. I'm not sure about Jonny Lee Miller as Mr. Knightly. And funny: didn't he and the guy who played Elton BOTH play Edmund (was that his name?) in different Mansfield Parks? Ah, the world of the costume drama is such an incestuous one. Anyway, re: Emma, I had more fun watching the old biddies of Cranford last week, so that kind of tells you something, but I'm not sure what :-)<br /><br />See you Wednesday!Laini Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14064837312936707024noreply@blogger.com