UPDATE: Congrats to June and Patty on being the winners of GOING FOR IT!! Please message me (MarilynBrant@gmail.com) with the best email address to send your PDF copy of the story. And many thanks to everyone who took the time to comment!! 😀 _____ Do you love films based on Jane Austen’s work or life, …
Movies in May: Becoming a Fan of “Becoming Jane”
Do you love films based on Jane Austen’s work or life? Well, then you’ll love our theme this month. Grab your popcorn and a soda! It’s time for Movies in May! Today: how Shannon Winslow, almost against her will, learned to love the loosely biographical film Becoming Jane. I love movies and …
Jane Austen’s Villains: Wickham in Different Guises
Do you love films based on Jane Austen’s work or life, well, then you’ll love our theme this month. Grab your popcorn and a soda! It’s time for Movies in May! One thing that bothers me about the movie versions of Jane Austen is that they generally make the villains rather too handsome. Think Dan …
Movies in May: Grab some popcorn and watch Mansfield Park with me! Part 2
Do you love films based on Jane Austen’s work or life, well, then you’ll love our theme this month. Grab your popcorn and a soda! It’s time for Movies in May! I really love watching and re-watching period movies. But one of the best parts comes from catching all those little period details that I …
Movies in May: Austen Soundtracks
Do you love films based on Jane Austen’s work or life, well, then you’ll love our theme this month. Grab your popcorn and a soda! It’s time for Movies in May! Austen movie soundtracks are standouts on my playlist. Join me as I mention some of my favourite pieces. Better yet, sit back, relax, and …
Movies in May: The ‘M’s of Emma in Clueless
Do you love films based on Jane Austen’s work or life, well, then you’ll love our theme this month. Grab your popcorn and a soda! It’s time for Movies in May! Let’s go back more than 20 years (has it really been that long?) and take a look at the film, Clueless. As we look at …
Movies in May: Grab some popcorn and watch Mansfield Park with me!
Do you love films based on Jane Austen’s work or life, well, then you’ll love our theme this month. Grab your popcorn and a soda! It’s time for Movies in May! I really love watching and re-watching period movies. But one of the best parts comes from catching all those little period details that I …
Crossed in Love
Let me just say that I’m beyond excited to officially join the Austen Variations group today. Thank you all for the warm welcome. I’ve been poking around the Austen Variations website for a little while now, and I’m impressed with the collective knowledge on display, as well as the excellent writing talents. I’m honored to be …
P&P Behind the Scenes: Bingley Hears Darcy’s Confession
Bingley Hears Darcy’s Confession by Susan Mason-Milks At first, Bingley was certain he had misheard his friend. Then his confusion turned to anger as he took in the implications of what Darcy was saying. “I should plant you a facer right now.” Bingley jumped to his feet, but instead of moving to hit Darcy, he …
Movies in May: Music and Film, Pride and Prejudice 1995
Do you love films based on Jane Austen’s work or life, well, then you’ll love our theme this month. Grab your popcorn and a soda! It’s time for Movies in May! Music and Jane Austen go together like…well, a poverty stricken but lovely young lady and a wealthy and handsome young man in search of …
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