tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7756036340180510623.post2731641969071205052..comments2024-01-18T23:31:21.909-05:00Comments on goodness gracious: decisions, decisions...laina kayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15349007883947247236noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7756036340180510623.post-82046775152578590282008-03-03T02:08:00.000-05:002008-03-03T02:08:00.000-05:00Ok, so I guess not all PBS stations are showing Ja...Ok, so I guess not all PBS stations are showing Jane Austen's works for 10 weeks, like out here in Seattle. Tonight I finished watching the Colin Firth version & it's just so good! Loved it! Although, it was tortuous to have them break it up into 3 weeks in a row! I haven't read the book, either.4 flood gateshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13607110449946172816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7756036340180510623.post-4323478509913516482008-03-01T20:59:00.000-05:002008-03-01T20:59:00.000-05:00definitely the book first! i think pride and prej...definitely the book first! i think pride and prejudice is a true masterpiece as well as jane austen's own masterpiece (although i will admit i've only seen the move from sense and sensibility). in full disclosure, i read the book after seeing the BBC production and still loved the book, so maybe it doesn't matter. i do like both movies - each one has their strengths. bottom line, you can't go wrong no matter how you do it. they're all so fantastic.aprilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15486220662265923979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7756036340180510623.post-59473049551837628782008-03-01T17:01:00.000-05:002008-03-01T17:01:00.000-05:00Hmm...I've never read the book either! Gheesh, I f...Hmm...I've never read the book either! Gheesh, I feel like a slacker. But for sure...read the book first, then you can develop your own vision of what things look like etc.<BR/><BR/>As far as the movies go, I've only seen the A&E version but that's because I've heard it's the best. I think Nat has it...?? Not positive, but if not, try the library.LaughAtMe-Laurelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01513799392005640206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7756036340180510623.post-71917877595515995412008-02-29T13:07:00.000-05:002008-02-29T13:07:00.000-05:00Ah! I was just going to blog about this very same...Ah! I was just going to blog about this very same thing last night!<BR/><BR/>So, I've never read the entire book either. I've started it many times. But, I've heard from die-hard fans that the Jennifer Ehle version is almost word for word like the book. <BR/><BR/>I am SO undecided about which one I like better. I was wondering this last night as I watched Colin Firth look lovingly at Jennifer Ehle.<BR/><BR/>I LOVE the other one (minus Keira--why does she have to do that thing with her mouth???). And the cinematography is stunning.<BR/><BR/>I'm such a fence sitter. They are each my favorite while I'm watching them. They are both great in different ways.<BR/><BR/>Go with A&E first, then the other one. Then tell me what you think!Mumsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17092184516428832757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7756036340180510623.post-91764684746818626382008-02-29T11:38:00.000-05:002008-02-29T11:38:00.000-05:00jane austen novels make GREAT movies that's all th...jane austen novels make GREAT movies that's all there is to it. my favorite is actually sense & sensibility, i just love the characters so much. <BR/>as far as p&p goes, i'm not a HUGE fan of the BBC version, mostly because i rarely have that much time to watch tv. i feel like it's a waste of time. i loved the keira knightley version, although there are a few discrepancies with the story. <BR/>i say, read it first, then watch the KK version, then the BBC if you get the flu and have nothing to do.<BR/><BR/>i hope i don't incur wrath . . . :)Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09802289049336649797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7756036340180510623.post-92148414569946646452008-02-29T10:59:00.000-05:002008-02-29T10:59:00.000-05:00Oooh - I'm a strict read the book firster whenever...Oooh - I'm a strict read the book firster whenever possible. And definitely watch the A & E Colin Firth version. Its so close to the book and Colin Firth is the perfect Mr. Darcy and Jennifer Ehle is Elizabeth. So freaking good! I'm excited for you.Clairehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16341073998300793130noreply@blogger.com