Which Is The Best Emma Movie?
Looking For The Best Movie Adaptation of Jane Austen's Emma?
Recently, I watched the BBC's and Jane Austen's 2009 movie, Emma. Afterward, I discovered that it is considered by some to be the best Emma movie. However, there are four main contenders out there including the 1972 version with Doran Godwin, the 1997 version with Kate Beckinsale, 1996 version with Gwyneth Paltrow and the 2009 version with Romola Garai. Blu-ray fans will be disappointed that none of the versions of Emma are available on blu-ray, not even the 2009 version. However, that did n...

All Jane Austen, All The Time
We Just Can't Get Enough of Mr. Darcy and Miss Bennet
Every year I rewatch all my favorite Jane Austen movies from Pride and Prejudice to Sense and Sensibility. Like Shakespeare's plays, Jane Austen has inspired many movies from her classic novel Pride and Prejudice. Here we'll review some of the most recent favorites.

Lost in Austen, Jane Austen, An Unusual Period Movie Review
You'll Be Lost in Austen, Too
Imagine the opportunity to go into the world of one of your favorite works of fiction and you will understand the basis of Lost in Austen for that is exactly what happens to modern-day London, England, resident Amanda Price. Long a romantic fan of Jane Austen's work, Ms. Price suddenly finds herself thrust into the world of Pride and Prejudice where, ah, not all goes according to Jane Austen's two-hundred year old plan... Lost in Austen Is a fantasy version of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudi...

Emma (2009), A Period Movie Review
The BBC's Emma (2009) Is Quite Possibly The Best Emma Movie
My son and I just finished watching the BBC's television series, Emma (2009). This version of Emma is an extremely funny and beautiful period romance. In fact, it was so good that we actually watched the entire series in one sitting. That is 229 minutes or four episodes of viewing! I have not seen many BBC productions but I have certainly heard of their excellent reputation and, if this is any example, they live up to those expectations of high quality, entertaining movies. This Masterpiece ...