Emma (2009)

[TheQueen]

So has anyone else seen the new version of Emma that's been airing on PBS' Masterpiece Classics? I wasn't too keen with the first two episodes but I warmed up with episode three. I still haven't decided whether I like Romola Garai as Emma. But Jonny Lee Miller as Knightley is just DREEEEAAAAMMMMMMMY.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oFejgx-Rt_w

[Christy]

YOU KNOW I DID! :)

It's great, isn't it?! I only got to see the first episode though :( I will be buying it :lookaroun

Emma had to grow on me for sure, but the more I watched her the more I liked her as Emma. I am glad to have someone to replace Gwyneth Paltrow in my head LOL

Johnny Lee Miller was great, too. And Michael Gambon... LOVE!

[TheQueen]

Oh, I still adore Paltrow as Emma. I still love that version. And I was thinking to myself that Jonny Lee Miller has now played two Jane Austen characters in film. He played Edward in the film version of Mansfield Park and now this version of Emma. I can't believe he was married to Angelina Jolie at one time.

I have to say, this has to be one of my favorite dance scenes from a Jane Austen film.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABuRxk5Gw9I&feature=related

[figmentmom]

I have to say, this has to be one of my favorite dance scenes from a Jane Austen film.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABuRxk5Gw9I&feature=related

Mine, too. (Now I need the "love" smilie. I'm in serious withdrawal here.)

At our school's annual Colonial Festival in June, we had a group that came and performed colonial-era dance music, and taught all of us - kids and teachers - several dances that were somewhat similar. And SOOOOOO much fun! Too bad today's kids miss out on that particular social activity. Plenty flirtatious, too.

[TheQueen]

For my fellow Janeites.

I've been reading a wonderful blog for a couple years now written by someone who discusses all things Jane Austen. He also writes extensively about the Regency Period which is when Jane Austen lived. It's excellent as a reference for why things are the way they are in Jane Austen's world.

Today I'm reading an interesting post about marriage and why people were expected and encouraged to marry for situation first, love second. It gave me great insight into why Emma found Mr. Elton's proposal to her very insulting. Mr. E may have thought he was paying her compliments by proposing, but didn't realize he was actually INSULTING her. A very good read.


In Jane Austen’s Words: Highbury Society and Emma Woodhouse’s Place In It (http://janeaustensworld.wordpress.com/2010/01/26/in-jane-austens-words-highbury-society-and-emma-woodhouses-place-in-it/)

[TheQueen]

At our school's annual Colonial Festival in June, we had a group that came and performed colonial-era dance music, and taught all of us - kids and teachers - several dances that were somewhat similar. And SOOOOOO much fun! Too bad today's kids miss out on that particular social activity. Plenty flirtatious, too.

I've read many theories that said the decline of general politeness and civility in society began the moment men and women danced apart from each other. It's an interesting theory.

By the way, I have the soundtrack for the new "Emma." You know. In case anyone might like to listen, I'll let you "borrow" mine.:lookaroun

[figmentmom]

I've read many theories that said the decline of general politeness and civility in society began the moment men and women danced apart from each other. It's an interesting theory.

Dancing apart may not have been the defining moment of the end of manners, but it sure didn't help.

[Christy]

I've read many theories that said the decline of general politeness and civility in society began the moment men and women danced apart from each other. It's an interesting theory.

By the way, I have the soundtrack for the new "Emma." You know. In case anyone might like to listen, I'll let you "borrow" mine.:lookaroun

Ooooh I may take you up on that. I need to watch the rest of the series though!

I bought the soundtrack to Sense and Sensibility, listen to it all the time :) (Kate Winslet version)

[TheQueen]

So did you guys catch the last episode? Any thoughts? I thought the flashback scenes were a bit much, but it did give the storyline more depth. And I do like that they tied up everyone's storylines. I thought the scene where Emma visits Ms. Bates to make amends for her rude comment was handled well. And Michael Gambon was really touching as the father.

[Christy]

No :( I'm going to have to buy the dvd, I guess :)

[figmentmom]

No :( I'm going to have to buy the dvd, I guess :)

Me, too. :blush

[TheQueen]

Ahem!!:whistle

Emma 2009 - Ep.4 (Part 1 of 7)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHjabiH6N-4


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUD3dkDeAcs


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9tRh8uQSYM

[TheQueen]

The second batch.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIIGNxRINh8


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQqZHbZDDqY


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmq-rn5d62g

[TheQueen]

And ze finale'.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hbg_t2K4-YA

[Christy]

Holy shmoley is it the entire movie on youtube? :lol

[figmentmom]

Woot! :yahoo Thanks, Gordon! *starts working my way through them*

[TheQueen]

Holy shmoley is it the entire movie on youtube? :lol

It is my dear lady. I had to resist the urge to watch it on YouTube instead of on TV.


Woot! :yahoo Thanks, Gordon! *starts working my way through them*

You are quite welcome.

[TheQueen]

I read a review posted on IMDB about Michael Gambon's portrayal of the father and this person totally hit it on the nose.


I've always experienced Mr Woodhouse, Emma's father, as a fussy, over-delicate, nervous and entirely unlikeable character. But writer Welch and Michael Gambon have done something very interesting: they've turned him into someone who might almost have a nameable medical condition in today's psychologically aware times. This, together with Emma's loving and committed care of him, generates considerable empathy…this Mr Woodhouse is a person that a lot of people with an elderly parent or grandparent might well recognise. That was a touchingly unexpected thing to tease from the source material.

[Christy]

That is what makes great actors so fun to watch :)

[TheQueen]

Wow! The amount of fan music videos for this version is kinda amazing. Here's one of the better ones.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8jhyuBKlMQ

[TheQueen]

I have to admit though, this is still my favorite film version of Emma.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFR9TNsByLk

[figmentmom]

Alicia Silverstone's best role. :lol