Comments on: Can’t Wait!!! Persuasion, on PBS Sunday Night

By: stef

stef — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 23:38:19 +0000

yes, i had to rent it right away after being so unhappy with the newer one. the acting and the writing was way better, but they did look too old for the role (most. esp. anne and capt. wentworth) — that was the only thing that “ruined” it for me. my dd likes the newer one b/c she can’t wrap her mind around the older actors — hee…. i think it’s just that rupert penry-jones is yummier-looking . OTOH, i’m really a sucker for good acting, and i tend to like better the movies that stay faithful to the books rather than being experimental.

By: Malou

Malou — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 20:43:56 +0000

Hi Stef! Have you seen BBC’s Persuasion? The one made in 1995 and is 6 hrs long? It has more details than the recent Masterpiece version and I thought you’d like it better. The only thing I noticed is most of the women look old to be in their mid to late 20s. Malou

By: stef

stef — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 19:58:56 +0000

I loved Northanger Abbey (the book)! But still prefer Persuasion. Although, Northanger Abbey seems to be the most cleverly written (so far, I haven’t read all the Austen books) — so full of witty repartee and just an overall entertaining read. It’s also the most annoying — it’s a can’t-put-it-down book precisely because you need to keep turning the page, waiting for those icky characters’ comeuppance!! As usual, I liked the book better than I did the movie . I should have become a filmmaker…

By: Malou

Malou — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 22:22:34 +0000

So, what did you think of Northanger Abbey? I have not read the book (borrowed it but couldn’t go past 1st chapter). It’s darker than her other novels, huh?

By: stef

stef — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 12:51:46 +0000

i should say i was wrong — no, she did not accept elliott’s proposal after all, just like in the book (thank goodness). but i stand by my earlier observation — this adaptation was SOOO unlike the book as to make anne almost unrecognizable!! for one thing she was WAY TOOOO EMOTIONAL in the movie. One of the things I love about Anne is how level-headed she is, how she was resigned and ACCEPTING of what she thought was her destiny, and she had the GRACE to be that accepting about it. In the movie she was almost desperate, not at all an Anne that I could admire. That they made her this way in the movie makes it difficult to see exactly how Frederick realizes his faults. And the plot was so underdeveloped (I guess it had to be to cut down on time) — that Frederick’s turnaround happened (for me) a bit too fast. And I concur with another critic, who said that the word “persuasion” was used way too much, as if to get the point across without actually having to show it onscreen. Ugh. I’m watching the ’95 version tonight.

By: Easter A.

Easter A. — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 06:27:03 +0000

Stef,
Thanks for the visit!

I watched the segment you posted and found it interesting. I had to laugh at your reaction. LOL.
Also, I must say you are very talented in the art of cooking! I will be back to check on the other posts to see if I can copy some of your recipes. I like achara by the way.

God bless!
Easter:-)

By: stef

stef — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 12:19:04 +0000

eh. i was VERY disappointed. i have a feeling i’ll, once again, like the 1995 version better.

hi marilena!

By: Malou

Malou — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 02:57:06 +0000

Thanks for the info. I checked our PBS schedule and they do have all the Jane Austen’s adaptation (including my favorite, BBC’s Pride and Prejudice). I can’t wait!!

By: Marilena

Marilena — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 14:18:10 +0000

your back!!! new music, and your back! wonderful! drop by my blog and say hi:) i missed you!