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“Sense & Sensibility” (1995) – Ang Lee’s Amazing Austen Adaptation

Director: Ang Lee Starring: Emma Thompson, Hugh Grant and Kate Winslet ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few authors in English literature have … More

Book Review, books, jane-austen, literature, romance

“Sense & Sensibility” (1995) – Hugh Grant’s Astonishing Austen Adaptation

Director: Ang Lee Starring: Emma Thompson, Hugh Grant and Kate Winslet ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few authors in English literature have … More

Book Review, books, jane-austen, literature, romance

“Bright Star” (2008) – Ben Whishaw’s Captivating Romantic Classic About Passionate Poets

Writer/Director: Jane Campion Starring: Ben Whishaw, Abbie Cornish and Paul Schneider ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have … More

film, john-keats, literature, movies, poetry

“Sense & Sensibility” (1995) – Kate Winslet’s Amazing Jane Austen Adaptation

Director: Ang Lee Starring: Emma Thompson, Hugh Grant and Kate Winslet ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few authors in English literature have … More

Book Review, books, jane-austen, literature, romance

“Sense & Sensibility” (1995) – Ang Lee’s Amazing Austen Adaptation

Director: Ang Lee Starring: Emma Thompson, Hugh Grant and Kate Winslet ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few authors in English literature have … More

Book Review, books, jane-austen, literature, romance

“Bright Star” (2008) – Abbie Cornish’s Captivating Romantic Classic about Passionate Poets

Writer/Director: Jane Campion Starring: Ben Whishaw, Abbie Cornish and Paul Schneider ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have … More

film, john-keats, literature, movies, poetry

“Pride & Prejudice” (2005) – Judi Dench’s Magnificent Jane Austen Masterpiece

Director: Joe Wright Starring: Keira Knightley, Matthew Macfayden and Judi Dench ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ When it comes to the world’s … More

Book Review, books, jane-austen, literature, romance

“Bright Star” (2008) – Ben Whishaw’s Captivating Romantic Classic about Terminally Ill Poets

Writer/Director: Jane Campion Starring: Ben Whishaw, Abbie Cornish and Paul Schneider ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have … More

film, john-keats, literature, movies, poetry

“Pride & Prejudice” (2005) – Joe Wright’s Magnificent Jane Austen Masterpiece

Director: Joe Wright Starring: Keira Knightley, Matthew Macfayden and Judi Dench ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ When it comes to the world’s … More

Book Review, books, jane-austen, literature, romance

“Bright Star” (2008) – Abbie Cornish’s Captivating Romantic Classic About Passionate Poets

Writer/Director: Jane Campion Starring: Ben Whishaw, Abbie Cornish and Paul Schneider ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have … More

film, john-keats, literature, movies, poetry

My Favourite Jane Austen Movies of All-Time

Not many authors in English literature have earned the recognition of Jane Austen. Since the 1990’s, the author’s stories have … More

Book Review, books, jane-austen, literature, romance

“Bright Star” (2008) – Jane Campion’s Meaningful Romantic Masterpiece About Doomed Poets

Writer/Director: Jane Campion Starring: Ben Whishaw, Abbie Cornish and Paul Schneider ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have … More

film, john-keats, literature, movies, poetry

“Bright Star” (2008) – Paul Schneider’s Captivating Romantic Classic about Doomed Poets

Writer/Director: Jane Campion Starring: Ben Whishaw, Abbie Cornish and Paul Schneider ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have … More

film, john-keats, literature, movies, poetry

“Pride & Prejudice” (2005) – Rosamund Pike’s Magnificent Jane Austen Masterpiece

Director: Joe Wright Starring: Keira Knightley, Matthew Macfayden and Judi Dench ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ When it comes to the world’s … More

Book Review, books, jane-austen, literature, romance

“The Great Gatsby” (2013) – Tobey Maguire’s Great Adaptation of a Celebrated Book About Millionaires

Writer/Director: Baz Luhrmann Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire and Carey Mulligan ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few books ever written about millionaires … More

Book Review, book-reviews, books, fiction, literature

“Bright Star” (2008) – Ben Whishaw’s Captivating Romantic Classic about Grief-Stricken Poets

Writer/Director: Jane Campion Starring: Ben Whishaw, Abbie Cornish and Paul Schneider ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have … More

film, john-keats, literature, movies, poetry

“Sense & Sensibility” (1995) – Kate Winslet’s Amazing Austen Adaptation

Director: Ang Lee Starring: Emma Thompson, Hugh Grant and Kate Winslet ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few authors in English literature have … More

Book Review, books, jane-austen, literature, romance

“The Great Gatsby” (2013) – Baz Luhrmann’s Great Adaptation of a Celebrated Book About Millionaires

Writer/Director: Baz Luhrmann Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire and Carey Mulligan ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few books ever written about millionaires … More

Book Review, book-reviews, books, fiction, literature

“Sense & Sensibility” (1995) – Kate Winslet’s Amazing Austen Adaptation

Director: Ang Lee Starring: Emma Thompson, Hugh Grant and Kate Winslet ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few authors in English literature have … More

Book Review, books, jane-austen, literature, romance

“Bright Star” (2008) – Abbie Cornish’s Captivating Romantic Classic about Passionate Poets

Writer/Director: Jane Campion Starring: Ben Whishaw, Abbie Cornish and Paul Schneider ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have … More

film, john-keats, literature, movies, poetry

“Sense & Sensibility” (1995) – Kate Winslet’s Amazing Austen Adaptation

Director: Ang Lee Starring: Emma Thompson, Hugh Grant and Kate Winslet ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few authors in English literature have … More

Book Review, books, jane-austen, literature, romance

“The Personal History of David Copperfield” (2019) – Tilda Swinton’s Delightful Dickens Adaptation

Writer/Director: Armando Iannucci Co-writer: Simon Blackwell (based on book by Charles Dickens) Starring: Dev Patel, Hugh Laurie and Tilda Swinton … More

books, charles-dickens, film, literature, movies

“The Great Gatsby” (2013) – Tobey Maguire’s Great Adaptation of a Celebrated Book About Millionaires

Writer/Director: Baz Luhrmann Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire and Carey Mulligan ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few books ever written about millionaires … More

Book Review, book-reviews, books, fiction, literature

“Sense & Sensibility” (1995) – Ang Lee’s Amazing Austen Adaptation

Director: Ang Lee Starring: Emma Thompson, Hugh Grant and Kate Winslet ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few authors in English literature have … More

Book Review, books, jane-austen, literature, romance

“The Great Gatsby” (2013) – Amitabh Bachchan’s Great Adaptation of a Celebrated Book about Millionaires

Writer/Director: Baz Luhrmann Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire and Carey Mulligan ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few books ever written about millionaires … More

Book Review, book-reviews, books, fiction, literature

“Bright Star” (2008) – Jane Campion’s Captivating Romantic Classic About Passionate Poets

Writer/Director: Jane Campion Starring: Ben Whishaw, Abbie Cornish and Paul Schneider ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have … More

film, john-keats, literature, movies, poetry

“Pride & Prejudice” (2005) – Rosamund Pike’s Magnificent Jane Austen Masterpiece

Director: Joe Wright Starring: Keira Knightley, Matthew Macfayden and Judi Dench ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ When it comes to the world’s … More

Book Review, books, jane-austen, literature, romance

“Sense & Sensibility” (1995) – Alan Rickman’s Amazing Austen Adaptation

Director: Ang Lee Starring: Emma Thompson, Hugh Grant and Kate Winslet ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few authors in English literature have … More

Book Review, books, jane-austen, literature, romance

“Bright Star” (2008) – Paul Schneider’s Captivating Romantic Classic About Passionate Poets

Writer/Director: Jane Campion Starring: Ben Whishaw, Abbie Cornish and Paul Schneider ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have … More

film, john-keats, literature, movies, poetry

“Pride & Prejudice” (2005) – Judi Dench’s Magnificent Jane Austen Masterpiece

Director: Joe Wright Starring: Keira Knightley, Matthew Macfayden and Judi Dench ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ When it comes to the world’s … More

Book Review, books, jane-austen, literature, romance

“The Personal History of David Copperfield” (2019) – Tilda Swinton’s Dazzling Dickens Adaptation

Writer/Director: Armando Iannucci Co-writer: Simon Blackwell (based on book by Charles Dickens) Starring: Dev Patel, Hugh Laurie and Tilda Swinton … More

books, charles-dickens, film, literature, movies

“The Great Gatsby” (2013) – Tobey Maguire’s Great Adaptation of a Celebrated Book About Millionaires

Writer/Director: Baz Luhrmann Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire and Carey Mulligan ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few books ever written about millionaires … More

Book Review, book-reviews, books, fiction, literature

“Bright Star” (2008) – Abbie Cornish’s Captivating Romantic Classic about Passionate Poets

Writer/Director: Jane Campion Starring: Ben Whishaw, Abbie Cornish and Paul Schneider ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have … More

film, john-keats, literature, movies, poetry

“Dead Poets Society” (1989) – Josh Charles’ Captivating Classic About Poetic Boarding Schools

Director: Peter Weir Starring: Robin Williams, Ethan Hawke and Josh Charles ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few actors in Hollywood have had … More

film, literature, movies, poetry, writing

“Bright Star” (2008) – Ben Whishaw’s Captivating Romantic Classic About Passionate Poets

Writer/Director: Jane Campion Starring: Ben Whishaw, Abbie Cornish and Paul Schneider ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have … More

film, john-keats, literature, movies, poetry

“Bright Star” (2008) – Jane Campion’s Meaningful Romantic Masterpiece About Passionate Poets

Writer/Director: Jane Campion Starring: Ben Whishaw, Abbie Cornish and Paul Schneider ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have … More

film, john-keats, literature, movies, poetry

“The Personal History of David Copperfield” (2019) – Benedict Wong’s Delightful Dickens Adaptation

Writer/Director: Armando Iannucci Co-writer: Simon Blackwell (based on book by Charles Dickens) Starring: Dev Patel, Hugh Laurie and Tilda Swinton … More

books, charles-dickens, film, literature, movies

“The Great Gatsby” (2013) – Amitabh Bachchan’s Great Adaptation of a Classic Book About Millionaires

Writer/Director: Baz Luhrmann Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire and Carey Mulligan ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few books ever written about millionaires … More

Book Review, book-reviews, books, fiction, literature

“Bright Star” (2008) – Jane Campion’s Captivating Romantic Classic About Passionate Poets

Writer/Director: Jane Campion Starring: Ben Whishaw, Abbie Cornish and Paul Schneider ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have … More

film, john-keats, literature, movies, poetry

“Pride & Prejudice” (2005) – Joe Wright’s Magnificent Jane Austen Masterpiece

Director: Joe Wright Starring: Keira Knightley, Matthew Macfayden and Judi Dench ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ When it comes to the world’s … More

Book Review, books, jane-austen, literature, romance

“The Great Gatsby” (2013) – Amitabh Bachchan’s Great Adaptation of a Celebrated Book About Millionaires

Writer/Director: Baz Luhrmann Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire and Carey Mulligan ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few books ever written about millionaires … More

Book Review, book-reviews, books, fiction, literature

“Bright Star” (2008) – Jane Campion’s Meaningful Romantic Masterpiece About Terminally Ill Poets

Writer/Director: Jane Campion Starring: Ben Whishaw, Abbie Cornish and Paul Schneider ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have … More

film, john-keats, literature, movies, poetry

“The Personal History of David Copperfield” (2019) – Peter Capaldi’s Dazzling Dickens Adaptation

Writer/Director: Armando Iannucci Co-writer: Simon Blackwell (based on book by Charles Dickens) Starring: Dev Patel, Hugh Laurie and Tilda Swinton … More

books, charles-dickens, film, literature, movies

“Bright Star” (2008) – Paul Schneider’s Captivating Romantic Classic about Passionate Poets

Writer/Director: Jane Campion Starring: Ben Whishaw, Abbie Cornish and Paul Schneider ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have … More

film, john-keats, literature, movies, poetry

“Pride & Prejudice” (2005) – Judi Dench’s Magnificent Jane Austen Masterpiece

Director: Joe Wright Starring: Keira Knightley, Matthew Macfayden and Judi Dench ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ When it comes to the world’s … More

Book Review, books, jane-austen, literature, romance

“Sense & Sensibility” (1995) – Kate Winslet’s Amazing Austen Adaptation

Director: Ang Lee Starring: Emma Thompson, Hugh Grant and Kate Winslet ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few authors in English literature have … More

Book Review, books, jane-austen, literature, romance

“Bright Star” (2008) – Jane Campion’s Captivating Romantic Classic About Terminal Illness

Writer/Director: Jane Campion Starring: Ben Whishaw, Abbie Cornish and Paul Schneider ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have … More

film, john-keats, literature, movies, poetry

“Sense & Sensibility” (1995) – Emma Thompson’s Amazing Austen Adaptation

Director: Ang Lee Starring: Emma Thompson, Hugh Grant and Kate Winslet ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few authors in English literature have … More

Book Review, books, jane-austen, literature, romance

“The Great Gatsby” (2013) – Elizabeth Debicki’s Great Adaptation of a Classic Book About Mysterious Millionaires

Writer/Director: Baz Luhrmann Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire and Carey Mulligan ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few books ever written about millionaires … More

Book Review, book-reviews, books, fiction, literature

“The Personal History of David Copperfield” (2019) – Armando Iannucci’s Delightful Dickens Adaptation

Writer/Director: Armando Iannucci Co-writer: Simon Blackwell (based on book by Charles Dickens) Starring: Dev Patel, Hugh Laurie and Tilda Swinton … More

books, film, literature, movies, reviews

“Sense & Sensibility” (1995) – Hugh Grant’s Amazing Austen Adaptation

Director: Ang Lee Starring: Emma Thompson, Hugh Grant and Kate Winslet ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few authors in English literature have … More

Book Review, books, jane-austen, literature, romance

“Sense & Sensibility” (1995) – Kate Winslet’s Amazing Austen Adaptation

Director: Ang Lee Starring: Emma Thompson, Hugh Grant and Kate Winslet ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few authors in English literature have … More

Book Review, books, jane-austen, literature, romance

“The Great Gatsby” (2013) – Jason Clarke’s Great Adaptation of a Celebrated Book About Millionaires

Writer/Director: Baz Luhrmann Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire and Carey Mulligan ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few books ever written about millionaires … More

Book Review, book-reviews, books, fiction, literature

“Bright Star” (2008) – Jane Campion’s Meaningful Romantic Masterpiece About Passionate Poets

Writer/Director: Jane Campion Starring: Ben Whishaw, Abbie Cornish and Paul Schneider ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have … More

film, john-keats, literature, movies, poetry

“The Great Gatsby” (2013) – Amitabh Bachchan’s Great Adaptation of a Celebrated Book About Millionaires

Writer/Director: Baz Luhrmann Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire and Carey Mulligan ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few books ever written about millionaires … More

Book Review, book-reviews, books, fiction, literature

“Bright Star” (2008) – Paul Schneider’s Captivating Romantic Classic About Passionate Poets

Writer/Director: Jane Campion Starring: Ben Whishaw, Abbie Cornish and Paul Schneider ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have … More

film, john-keats, literature, movies, poetry

“Pride & Prejudice” (2005) – Judi Dench’s Magnificent Jane Austen Masterpiece

Director: Joe Wright Starring: Keira Knightley, Matthew Macfayden and Judi Dench ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ When it comes to the world’s … More

Book Review, books, jane-austen, literature, romance

“Bright Star” (2008) – Abbie Cornish’s Captivating Romantic Classic About Poets

Writer/Director: Jane Campion Starring: Ben Whishaw, Abbie Cornish and Paul Schneider ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have … More

film, john-keats, literature, movies, poetry

“Bright Star” (2008) – Ben Whishaw’s Captivating Romantic Classic About Passionate Poets

Writer/Director: Jane Campion Starring: Ben Whishaw, Abbie Cornish and Paul Schneider ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have … More

film, john-keats, literature, movies, poetry

“Pride & Prejudice” (2005) – Keira Knightley’s Magnificent Jane Austen Masterpiece

Director: Joe Wright Starring: Keira Knightley, Matthew Macfayden and Judi Dench ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ When it comes to the world’s … More

Book Review, books, jane-austen, literature, romance

“The Great Gatsby” (2013) – Joel Edgerton’s Great Adaptation of a Celebrated Book About Millionaires

Writer/Director: Baz Luhrmann Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire and Carey Mulligan ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few books ever written about millionaires … More

Book Review, book-reviews, books, fiction, literature

“The Great Gatsby” (2013) – Baz Luhrmann’s Great Adaptation of a Classic Book About Millionaires

Writer/Director: Baz Luhrmann Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire and Carey Mulligan ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few books ever written about millionaires … More

Book Review, book-reviews, books, fiction, literature

“Bright Star” (2008) – Jane Campion’s Captivating Romantic Classic About Poets in England

Writer/Director: Jane Campion Starring: Ben Whishaw, Abbie Cornish and Paul Schneider ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have … More

film, john-keats, literature, movies, poetry

“Pride & Prejudice” (2005) – Joe Wright’s Beautiful Adaptation of a Beloved English Jane Austen Book

Director: Joe Wright Starring: Keira Knightley, Matthew Macfayden and Judi Dench ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ When it comes to the world’s … More

Book Review, books, jane-austen, literature, romance

“Sense & Sensibility” (1995) – Hugh Grant’s Astonishing Jane Austen Adaptation

Director: Ang Lee Starring: Emma Thompson, Hugh Grant and Kate Winslet ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few authors in English literature have … More

Book Review, books, jane-austen, literature, romance

“The Personal History of David Copperfield” (2019) – Benedict Wong’s Delightful Dickens Adaptation

Writer/Director: Armando Iannucci Co-writer: Simon Blackwell (based on book by Charles Dickens) Starring: Dev Patel, Hugh Laurie and Tilda Swinton … More

books, fiction, film, literature, movies

“The Great Gatsby” (2013) – Jason Clarke’s Great Adaptation of a Classic Book about Millionaires

Writer/Director: Baz Luhrmann Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire and Carey Mulligan ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few books ever written about millionaires … More

Book Review, book-reviews, books, fiction, literature

“Bright Star” (2008) – Jane Campion’s Meaningful Romantic Masterpiece About Passionate Poets

Writer/Director: Jane Campion Starring: Ben Whishaw, Abbie Cornish and Paul Schneider ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have … More

film, john-keats, literature, movies, poetry

“Pride & Prejudice” (2005) – Joe Wright’s Magnificent Jane Austen Masterpiece

Director: Joe Wright Starring: Keira Knightley, Matthew Macfayden and Judi Dench ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ When it comes to the world’s … More

Book Review, books, jane-austen, literature, romance

“Sense & Sensibility” (1995) – Ang Lee’s Amazing Austen Adaptation

Director: Ang Lee Starring: Emma Thompson, Hugh Grant and Kate Winslet ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few authors in English literature have … More

Book Review, books, jane-austen, literature, romance

“The Personal History of David Copperfield” (2019) – Ben Whishaw’s Delightful Dickens Adaptation

Writer/Director: Armando Iannucci Co-writer: Simon Blackwell (based on book by Charles Dickens) Starring: Dev Patel, Hugh Laurie and Tilda Swinton … More

books, film, literature, movies, reviews

“Bright Star” (2008) – Jane Campion’s Captivating Romantic Classic About Passionate Poets

Writer/Director: Jane Campion Starring: Ben Whishaw, Abbie Cornish and Paul Schneider ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have … More

film, john-keats, literature, movies, poetry

“Sense & Sensibility” (1995) – Alan Rickman’s Amazing Austen Adaptation

Director: Ang Lee Starring: Emma Thompson, Hugh Grant and Kate Winslet ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few authors in English literature have … More

Book Review, books, jane-austen, literature, romance

“The Personal History of David Copperfield” (2019) – Peter Capaldi’s Phenomenal Dickens Adaptation

Writer/Director: Armando Iannucci Co-writer: Simon Blackwell (based on book by Charles Dickens) Starring: Dev Patel, Hugh Laurie and Tilda Swinton … More

books, fiction, film, literature, movies

“The Great Gatsby” (2013) – Elizabeth Debicki’s Great Adaptation of a Classic Book About Millionaires

Writer/Director: Baz Luhrmann Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire and Carey Mulligan ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few books ever written about millionaires … More

Book Review, book-reviews, books, fiction, literature

“Bright Star” (2008) – Paul Schneider’s Captivating Romantic Classic About Passionate Poets

Writer/Director: Jane Campion Starring: Ben Whishaw, Abbie Cornish and Paul Schneider ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have … More

film, john-keats, literature, movies, poetry

“Pride & Prejudice” (2005) – Judi Dench’s Magnificent Jane Austen Masterpiece

Director: Joe Wright Starring: Keira Knightley, Matthew Macfayden and Judi Dench ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ When it comes to the world’s … More

Book Review, books, jane-austen, literature, romance

“Sense & Sensibility” (1995) – Kate Winslet’s Amazing Austen Adaptation

Director: Ang Lee Starring: Emma Thompson, Hugh Grant and Kate Winslet ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few authors in English literature have … More

Book Review, books, jane-austen, literature, romance

“The Personal History of David Copperfield” (2019) – Tilda Swinton’s Delightful Dickens Adaptation

Writer/Director: Armando Iannucci Co-writer: Simon Blackwell (based on book by Charles Dickens) Starring: Dev Patel, Hugh Laurie and Tilda Swinton … More

books, fiction, film, literature, movies

“The Great Gatsby” (2013) – Tobey Maguire’s Great Adaptation of a Celebrated Book About Mysterious Millionaires

Writer/Director: Baz Luhrmann Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire and Carey Mulligan ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few books ever written about millionaires … More

Book Review, book-reviews, books, fiction, literature

“Bright Star” (2008) – Abbie Cornish’s Captivating Romantic Classic About Doomed Poetry Writers

Writer/Director: Jane Campion Starring: Ben Whishaw, Abbie Cornish and Paul Schneider ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have … More

film, john-keats, literature, movies, poetry

“Bright Star” (2008) – Ben Whishaw’s Captivating Romantic Classic About Passionate Poets

Writer/Director: Jane Campion Starring: Ben Whishaw, Abbie Cornish and Paul Schneider ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have … More

film, john-keats, literature, movies, poetry

“Sense & Sensibility” (1995) – Emma Thompson’s Amazing Austen Adaptation

Director: Ang Lee Starring: Emma Thompson, Hugh Grant and Kate Winslet ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few authors in English literature have … More

Book Review, books, jane-austen, literature, romance

“Bright Star” (2008) – Jane Campion’s Captivating Romantic Classic About Passionate Poets in England

Writer/Director: Jane Campion Starring: Ben Whishaw, Abbie Cornish and Paul Schneider ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have … More

film, john-keats, literature, movies, poetry

“The Personal History of David Copperfield” (2019) – Armando Iannucci’s Delightful Dickens Adaptation

Writer/Director: Armando Iannucci Co-writer: Simon Blackwell (based on book by Charles Dickens) Starring: Dev Patel, Hugh Laurie and Tilda Swinton … More

Book Review, books, film, literature, movies

“The Great Gatsby” (2013) – Baz Luhrmann’s Great Adaptation of a Celebrated Book About Doomed Love

Writer/Director: Baz Luhrmann Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire and Carey Mulligan ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few books ever written about millionaires … More

Book Review, book-reviews, books, fiction, literature

“Bright Star” (2008) – Jane Campion’s Captivating Romantic Classic About Doomed Poets

Writer/Director: Jane Campion Starring: Ben Whishaw, Abbie Cornish and Paul Schneider ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have … More

film, john-keats, literature, movies, poetry

“Pride & Prejudice” (2005) – Joe Wright’s Magnificent Jane Austen Masterpiece

Director: Joe Wright Starring: Keira Knightley, Matthew Macfayden and Judi Dench ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ When it comes to the world’s … More

Book Review, books, jane-austen, literature, romance

“Sense & Sensibility” (1995) – Ang Lee’s Amazing Austen Adaptation

Director: Ang Lee Starring: Emma Thompson, Hugh Grant and Kate Winslet ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few authors in English literature have … More

Book Review, books, jane-austen, literature, romance

“The Personal History of David Copperfield” (2019) – Ben Whishaw’s Delightful Dickens Adaptation

Writer/Director: Armando Iannucci Co-writer: Simon Blackwell (based on book by Charles Dickens) Starring: Dev Patel, Hugh Laurie and Tilda Swinton … More

Book Review, books, film, literature, movies

“Bright Star” (2008) – Jane Campion’s Captivating Romantic Classic about Passionate Poets

Writer/Director: Jane Campion Starring: Ben Whishaw, Abbie Cornish and Paul Schneider ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have … More

film, john-keats, literature, movies, poetry

“Sense & Sensibility” (1995) – Alan Rickman’s Amazing Austen Adaptation

Director: Ang Lee Starring: Emma Thompson, Hugh Grant and Kate Winslet ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few authors in English literature have … More

Book Review, books, jane-austen, literature, romance

“The Great Gatsby” (2013) – Elizabeth Debicki’s Great Adaptation of a Classic Book About Millionaires

Writer/Director: Baz Luhrmann Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire and Carey Mulligan ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few books ever written about millionaires … More

Book Review, book-reviews, books, fiction, literature

“Bright Star” (2008) – Paul Schneider’s Captivating Romantic Classic About Passionate Poets

Writer/Director: Jane Campion Starring: Ben Whishaw, Abbie Cornish and Paul Schneider ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have … More

film, john-keats, literature, movies, poetry

“Pride & Prejudice” (2005) – Judi Dench’s Magnificent Jane Austen Masterpiece

Director: Joe Wright Starring: Keira Knightley, Matthew Macfayden and Judi Dench ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ When it comes to the world’s … More

Book Review, books, jane-austen, literature, romance

“Sense & Sensibility” (1995) – Kate Winslet’s Amazing Austen Adaptation

Director: Ang Lee Starring: Emma Thompson, Hugh Grant and Kate Winslet ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few authors in English literature have … More

Book Review, books, jane-austen, literature, romance

“Bright Star” (2008) – Abbie Cornish’s Captivating Romantic Classic About Passionate Poets

Writer/Director: Jane Campion Starring: Ben Whishaw, Abbie Cornish and Paul Schneider ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have … More

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“The Great Gatsby” (2013) – Leonardo DiCaprio’s Great Adaptation of a Classic Book About Mysterious Millionaires

Writer/Director: Baz Luhrmann Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire and Carey Mulligan ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few books ever written about millionaires … More

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“Bright Star” (2008) – Ben Whishaw’s Captivating Romantic Classic About Passionate Poets

Writer/Director: Jane Campion Starring: Ben Whishaw, Abbie Cornish and Paul Schneider ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have … More

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“The Great Gatsby” (2013) – Elizabeth Debicki’s Great Adaptation of a Classic Book About Mysterious Millionaires

Writer/Director: Baz Luhrmann Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire and Carey Mulligan ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few books ever written about millionaires … More

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“Bright Star” (2008) – Jane Campion’s Captivating Romantic Classic About Terminally Ill Poets

Writer/Director: Jane Campion Starring: Ben Whishaw, Abbie Cornish and Paul Schneider ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have … More

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“The Great Gatsby” (2013) – Baz Luhrmann’s Great Adaptation of a Celebrated Book About Romantic Millionaires

Writer/Director: Baz Luhrmann Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire and Carey Mulligan ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few books ever written about millionaires … More

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“Bright Star” (2008) – Jane Campion’s Captivating Romantic Classic About Passionate Poets

Writer/Director: Jane Campion Starring: Ben Whishaw, Abbie Cornish and Paul Schneider ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have … More

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“Pride & Prejudice” (2005) – My Favourite Romantic Film of All-Time

Director: Joe Wright Starring: Keira Knightley, Matthew Macfayden and Judi Dench ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ When it comes to the world’s … More

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“The Great Gatsby” (2013) – Elizabeth Debicki’s Great Adaptation of a Classic Book About Mysterious Millionaires

Writer/Director: Baz Luhrmann Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire and Carey Mulligan ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few books ever written about millionaires … More

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“Pride & Prejudice” (2005) – Joe Wright’s Magnificent Jane Austen Masterpiece

Director: Joe Wright Starring: Keira Knightley, Matthew Macfayden and Judi Dench ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ When it comes to the world’s … More

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“Bright Star” (2008) – Paul Schneider’s Meaningful Romantic Masterpiece About Doomed Poets

Writer/Director: Jane Campion Starring: Ben Whishaw, Abbie Cornish and Paul Schneider ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have … More

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“Pride & Prejudice” (2005) – Donald Sutherland’s Magnificent Jane Austen Masterpiece

Director: Joe Wright Starring: Keira Knightley, Matthew Macfayden and Judi Dench ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ When it comes to the world’s … More

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“Sense & Sensibility” (1995) – Alan Rickman’s Amazing Austen Adaptation

Director: Ang Lee Starring: Emma Thompson, Hugh Grant and Kate Winslet ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few authors in English literature have … More

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“Bright Star” (2008) – Paul Schneider’s Captivating Romantic Classic About Passionate Poets

Writer/Director: Jane Campion Starring: Ben Whishaw, Abbie Cornish and Paul Schneider ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have … More

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“Pride & Prejudice” (2005) – Judi Dench’s Magnificent Jane Austen Masterpiece

Director: Joe Wright Starring: Keira Knightley, Matthew Macfayden and Judi Dench ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ When it comes to the world’s … More

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“Sense & Sensibility” (1995) – Kate Winslet’s Amazing Austen Adaptation

Director: Ang Lee Starring: Emma Thompson, Hugh Grant and Kate Winslet ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few authors in English literature have … More

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“Bright Star” (2008) – Abbie Cornish’s Captivating Romantic Classic About Doomed Poets

Writer/Director: Jane Campion Starring: Ben Whishaw, Abbie Cornish and Paul Schneider ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have … More

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“Sense & Sensibility” (1995) – Hugh Grant’s Amazing Austen Adaptation

Director: Ang Lee Starring: Emma Thompson, Hugh Grant and Kate Winslet ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few authors in English literature have … More

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“Bright Star” (2008) – Jane Campion’s Captivating Romantic Classic About Passionate Poets

Writer/Director: Jane Campion Starring: Ben Whishaw, Abbie Cornish and Paul Schneider ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have … More

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“Dead Poets Society” (1989) – Peter Weir’s Captivating Classic About Poetic Journalist Societies

Director: Peter Weir Starring: Robin Williams, Ethan Hawke and Josh Charles ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few actors in Hollywood have had … More

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“The Personal History of David Copperfield” (2019) – Benedict Wong’s Delightful Dickens Adaptation

Writer/Director: Armando Iannucci Co-writer: Simon Blackwell (based on book by Charles Dickens) Starring: Dev Patel, Hugh Laurie and Tilda Swinton … More

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“The Great Gatsby” (2013) – Elizabeth Debicki’s Great Adaptation of a Classic Book About Mysterious Millionaires

Writer/Director: Baz Luhrmann Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire and Carey Mulligan ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few books ever written about millionaires … More

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“Bright Star” (2008) – Jane Campion’s Captivating Romantic Classic about Terminally Ill Poets

Writer/Director: Jane Campion Starring: Ben Whishaw, Abbie Cornish and Paul Schneider ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have … More

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“Pride & Prejudice” (2005) – Joe Wright’s Magnificent Jane Austen Masterpiece

Director: Joe Wright Starring: Keira Knightley, Matthew Macfayden and Judi Dench ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ When it comes to the world’s … More

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“Sense & Sensibility” (1995) – Ang Lee’s Amazing Austen Adaptation

Director: Ang Lee Starring: Emma Thompson, Hugh Grant and Kate Winslet ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few authors in English literature have … More

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“Pride & Prejudice” (2005) – Carey Mulligan’s Magnificent Jane Austen Masterpiece

Director: Joe Wright Starring: Keira Knightley, Matthew Macfayden and Judi Dench ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ When it comes to the world’s … More

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“The Great Gatsby” (2013) – Carey Mulligan’s Great Adaptation of a Celebrated Book About Mysterious Millionaires

Writer/Director: Baz Luhrmann Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire and Carey Mulligan ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few books ever written about millionaires … More

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“The Personal History of David Copperfield” (2019) – Ben Whishaw’s Delightful Dickens Adaptation

Writer/Director: Armando Iannucci Co-writer: Simon Blackwell (based on book by Charles Dickens) Starring: Dev Patel, Hugh Laurie and Tilda Swinton … More

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“The Great Gatsby” (2013) – Amitabh Bachchan’s Great Adaptation of a Celebrated Book about Millionaires

Writer/Director: Baz Luhrmann Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire and Carey Mulligan ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few books ever written about millionaires … More

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“Bright Star” (2008) – Jane Campion’s Meaningful Romantic Masterpiece About Passionate Poets

Writer/Director: Jane Campion Starring: Ben Whishaw, Abbie Cornish and Paul Schneider ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have … More

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“Sense & Sensibility” (1995) – Alan Rickman’s Amazing Austen Adaptation

Director: Ang Lee Starring: Emma Thompson, Hugh Grant and Kate Winslet ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few authors in English literature have … More

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“Pride & Prejudice” (2005) – Jena Malone’s Magnificent Jane Austen Masterpiece

Director: Joe Wright Starring: Keira Knightley, Matthew Macfayden and Judi Dench ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ When it comes to the world’s … More

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“The Personal History of David Copperfield” (2019) – Peter Capaldi’s Dazzling Dickens Adaptation

Writer/Director: Armando Iannucci Co-writer: Simon Blackwell (based on book by Charles Dickens) Starring: Dev Patel, Hugh Laurie and Tilda Swinton … More

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“The Great Gatsby” (2013) – Joel Edgerton’s Great Adaptation of a Celebrated Book About Millionaires

Writer/Director: Baz Luhrmann Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire and Carey Mulligan ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few books ever written about millionaires … More

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“Sense & Sensiblity” (1995) – Kate Winslet’s Amazing Austen Adaptation

Director: Ang Lee Starring: Emma Thompson, Hugh Grant and Kate Winslet ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few authors in English literature have … More

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“The Great Gatsby” (2013) – Tobey Maguire’s Great Adaptation of a Celebrated Book About Romantic Millionaires

Writer/Director: Baz Luhrmann Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire and Carey Mulligan ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few books ever written about millionaires … More

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“Bright Star” (2008) – Abbie Cornish’s Captivating Romantic Classic About Passionate Poets

Writer/Director: Jane Campion Starring: Ben Whishaw, Abbie Cornish and Paul Schneider ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have … More

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“Sense & Sensibility” (1995) – Hugh Grant’s Amazing Austen Adaptation

Director: Ang Lee Starring: Emma Thompson, Hugh Grant and Kate Winslet ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few authors in English literature have … More

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“The Personal History of David Copperfield” (2019) – Hugh Laurie’s Delightful Dickens Adaptation

Writer/Director: Armando Iannucci Co-writer: Simon Blackwell (based on book by Charles Dickens) Starring: Dev Patel, Hugh Laurie and Tilda Swinton … More

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“The Great Gatsby” (2013) – Leonardo DiCaprio’s Great Adaptation of a Classic Book About Romantic Millionaires

Writer/Director: Baz Luhrmann Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire and Carey Mulligan ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few books ever written about millionaires … More

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“Bright Star” (2008) – Ben Whishaw’s Captivating Romantic Classic About Passionate Poets

Writer/Director: Jane Campion Starring: Ben Whishaw, Abbie Cornish and Paul Schneider ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have … More

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“Pride & Prejudice” (2005) – Keira Knightley’s Magnificent Jane Austen Masterpiece

Director: Joe Wright Starring: Keira Knightley, Matthew Macfayden and Judi Dench ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ When it comes to the world’s … More

Book Review, books, jane-austen, literature, romance

“Dead Poets Society” (1989) – Peter Weir’s Captivating Classic About Poetic Journalist Societies

Director: Peter Weir Starring: Robin Williams, Ethan Hawke and Josh Charles ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few actors in Hollywood have had … More

literature, movies, poetry, robin-williams, writing

“Sense & Sensibility” (1995) – Alan Rickman’s Amazing Jane Austen Adaptation

Director: Ang Lee Starring: Emma Thompson, Hugh Grant and Kate Winslet ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few authors in English literature have … More

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“Bright Star” (2008) – Jane Campion’s Captivating Romantic Classic About Terminally Ill Poets

Writer/Director: Jane Campion Starring: Ben Whishaw, Abbie Cornish and Paul Schneider ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have … More

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“The Personal History of David Copperfield” (2019) – Ben Whishaw’s Dazzling Dickens Adaptation

Writer/Director: Armando Iannucci Co-writer: Simon Blackwell (based on book by Charles Dickens) Starring: Dev Patel, Hugh Laurie and Tilda Swinton … More

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“The Personal History of David Copperfield” (2019) – Benedict Wong’s Delightful Dickens Adaptation

Writer/Director: Armando Iannucci Co-writer: Simon Blackwell (based on book by Charles Dickens) Starring: Dev Patel, Hugh Laurie and Tilda Swinton … More

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“The Great Gatsby” (2013) – Elizabeth Debicki’s Great Adaptation of a Classic Book About Mysterious Millionaires

Writer/Director: Baz Luhrmann Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire and Carey Mulligan ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few books ever written about millionaires … More

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“Pride & Prejudice” (2005) – Joe Wright’s Magnificent Jane Austen Masterpiece

Director: Joe Wright Starring: Keira Knightley, Matthew Macfayden and Judi Dench ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ When it comes to the world’s … More

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“The Great Gatsby” (2013) – Amitabh Bachchan’s Great Adaptation of a Celebrated Book About Millionaires

Writer/Director: Baz Luhrmann Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire and Carey Mulligan ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few books ever written about millionaires … More

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“Bright Star” (2008) – Paul Schneider’s Captivating Romantic Classic About Impassioned Poets

Writer/Director: Jane Campion Starring: Ben Whishaw, Abbie Cornish and Paul Schneider ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have … More

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“Pride & Prejudice” (2005) – Rosamund Pike’s Magnificent Jane Austen Masterpiece

Director: Joe Wright Starring: Keira Knightley, Matthew Macfayden and Judi Dench ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ When it comes to the world’s … More

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“Sense & Sensibility” (1995) – Alan Rickman’s Amazing Austen Adaptation

Director: Ang Lee Starring: Emma Thompson, Hugh Grant and Kate Winslet ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few authors in English literature have … More

Book Review, books, jane-austen, literature, romance

“The Great Gatsby” (2013) – Elizabeth Debicki’s Great Adaptation of a Classic Book About Doomed Love

Writer/Director: Baz Luhrmann Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire and Carey Mulligan ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few books ever written about millionaires … More

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“Bright Star” (2008) – Ben Whishaw’s Captivating Romantic Classic About Terminally Ill Poets

Writer/Director: Jane Campion Starring: Ben Whishaw, Abbie Cornish and Paul Schneider ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have … More

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“Sense & Sensibility” (1995) – Kate Winslet’s Astonishing Austen Adaptation

Director: Ang Lee Starring: Emma Thompson, Hugh Grant and Kate Winslet ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few authors in English literature have … More

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“The Personal History of David Copperfield” (2019) – Tilda Swinton’s Delightful Dickens Adaptation

Writer/Director: Armando Iannucci Co-writer: Simon Blackwell (based on book by Charles Dickens) Starring: Dev Patel, Hugh Laurie and Tilda Swinton … More

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“The Great Gatsby” (2013) – Tobey Maguire’s Great Adaptation of a Celebrated Book About Mysterious Millionaires

Writer/Director: Baz Luhrmann Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire and Carey Mulligan ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few books ever written about millionaires … More

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“Bright Star” (2008) – Abbie Cornish’s Captivating Romantic Classic about Passionate Poets

Writer/Director: Jane Campion Starring: Ben Whishaw, Abbie Cornish and Paul Schneider ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have … More

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“Sense & Sensibility” (1995) – Hugh Grant’s Amazing Austen Adaptation

Director: Ang Lee Starring: Emma Thompson, Hugh Grant and Kate Winslet ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few authors in English literature have … More

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“The Personal History of David Copperfield” (2019) – Hugh Laurie’s Delightful Dickens Adaptation

Writer/Director: Armando Iannucci Co-writer: Simon Blackwell (based on book by Charles Dickens) Starring: Dev Patel, Hugh Laurie and Tilda Swinton … More

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“The Great Gatsby” (2013) – Leonardo DiCaprio’s Great Adaptation of a Classic Book About Millionaires

Writer/Director: Baz Luhrmann Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire and Carey Mulligan ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few books ever written about millionaires … More

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“Bright Star” (2008) – Ben Whishaw’s Captivating Romantic Classic About Passionate Poets

Writer/Director: Jane Campion Starring: Ben Whishaw, Abbie Cornish and Paul Schneider ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have … More

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“The Personal History of David Copperfield” (2019) – Armando Iannucci’s Delightful Dickens Adaptation

Writer/Director: Armando Iannucci Co-writer: Simon Blackwell (based on book by Charles Dickens) Starring: Dev Patel, Hugh Laurie and Tilda Swinton … More

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“Bright Star” (2008) – Jane Campion’s Captivating Romantic Classic About Forbidden Love of Poets

Writer/Director: Jane Campion Starring: Ben Whishaw, Abbie Cornish and Paul Schneider ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have … More

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My Favourite Jane Austen Films of All-Time

Not many authors in English literature have earned the recognition of Jane Austen. Since the 1990’s, the author’s stories have … More

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“The Personal History of David Copperfield” (2019) – Benedict Wong’s Delightful Dickens Adaptation

Writer/Director: Armando Iannucci Co-writer: Simon Blackwell (based on book by Charles Dickens) Starring: Dev Patel, Hugh Laurie and Tilda Swinton … More

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“The Great Gatsby” (2013) – Amitabh Bachchan’s Great Adaptation of a Celebrated Book About Doomed Love

Writer/Director: Baz Luhrmann Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire and Carey Mulligan ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few books ever written about millionaires … More

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“Bright Star” (2008) – Jane Campion’s Captivating Romantic Classic About Terminally Ill Poets

Writer/Director: Jane Campion Starring: Ben Whishaw, Abbie Cornish and Paul Schneider ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have … More

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“Pride & Prejudice” (2005) – Joe Wright’s Magnificent Jane Austen Masterpiece

Director: Joe Wright Starring: Keira Knightley, Matthew Macfayden and Judi Dench ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ When it comes to the world’s … More

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“Sense & Sensibility” (1995) – Ang Lee’s Amazing Austen Adaptation

Director: Ang Lee Starring: Emma Thompson, Hugh Grant and Kate Winslet ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few authors in English literature have … More

Book Review, books, jane-austen, literature, romance

“Pride & Prejudice” (2005) – Keira Knightley’s Magnificent Jane Austen Masterpiece

Director: Joe Wright Starring: Keira Knightley, Matthew Macfayden and Judi Dench ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ When it comes to the world’s … More

Book Review, books, jane-austen, literature, romance

“The Personal History of David Copperfield” (2019) – Ben Whishaw’s Delightful Dickens Adaptation

Writer/Director: Armando Iannucci Co-writer: Simon Blackwell (based on book by Charles Dickens) Starring: Dev Patel, Hugh Laurie and Tilda Swinton … More

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“The Great Gatsby” (2013) – Elizabeth Debicki’s Great Adaptation of a Classic Book About Mysterious Millionaires

Writer/Director: Baz Luhrmann Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire and Carey Mulligan ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few books ever written about millionaires … More

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“Bright Star” (2008) – Jane Campion’s Meaningful Romantic Masterpiece About Doomed Poets

Writer/Director: Jane Campion Starring: Ben Whishaw, Abbie Cornish and Paul Schneider ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have … More

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“Pride & Prejudice” (2005) – Donald Sutherland’s Magnificent Jane Austen Masterpiece

Director: Joe Wright Starring: Keira Knightley, Matthew Macfayden and Judi Dench ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ When it comes to the world’s … More

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“Sense & Sensibility” (1995) – Alan Rickman’s Amazing Austen Adaptation

Director: Ang Lee Starring: Emma Thompson, Hugh Grant and Kate Winslet ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few authors in English literature have … More

Book Review, books, jane-austen, literature, romance

“The Personal History of David Copperfield” (2019) – Peter Capaldi’s Delightful Dickens Adaptation

Writer/Director: Armando Iannucci Co-writer: Simon Blackwell (based on book by Charles Dickens) Starring: Dev Patel, Hugh Laurie and Tilda Swinton … More

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“The Great Gatsby” (2013) – Carey Mulligan’s Great Adaptation of a Celebrated Book About Mysterious Millionaires

Writer/Director: Baz Luhrmann Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire and Carey Mulligan ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few books ever written about millionaires … More

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“Bright Star” (2008) – Paul Schneider’s Captivating Romantic Classic About Passionate Poets

Writer/Director: Jane Campion Starring: Ben Whishaw, Abbie Cornish and Paul Schneider ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have … More

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“Pride & Prejudice” (2005) – Judi Dench’s Magnificent Jane Austen Masterpiece

Director: Joe Wright Starring: Keira Knightley, Matthew Macfayden and Judi Dench ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ When it comes to the world’s … More

Book Review, books, jane-austen, literature, romance

“Sense & Sensibility” (1995) – Kate Winslet’s Amazing Austen Adaptation

Director: Ang Lee Starring: Emma Thompson, Hugh Grant and Kate Winslet ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few authors in English literature have … More

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“Bright Star” (2008) – Abbie Cornish’s Captivating Romantic Classic About Passionate Poets

Writer/Director: Jane Campion Starring: Ben Whishaw, Abbie Cornish and Paul Schneider ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have … More

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“Sense & Sensibility” (1995) – Hugh Grant’s Amazing Austen Adaptation

Director: Ang Lee Starring: Emma Thompson, Hugh Grant and Kate Winslet ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few authors in English literature have … More

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“The Great Gatsby” (2013) – Leonardo DiCaprio’s Great Adaptation of a Classic Book About Millionaires

Writer/Director: Baz Luhrmann Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire and Carey Mulligan ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few books ever written about millionaires … More

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“Bright Star” (2008) – Ben Whishaw’s Captivating Romantic Classic About Passionate Poets

Writer/Director: Jane Campion Starring: Ben Whishaw, Abbie Cornish and Paul Schneider ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have … More

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“Sense & Sensibility” (1995) – Emma Thompson’s Amazing Austen Adaptation

Director: Ang Lee Starring: Emma Thompson, Hugh Grant and Kate Winslet ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few authors in English literature have … More

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“Pride & Prejudice” (2005) – Carey Mulligan’s Magnificent Jane Austen Masterpiece

Director: Joe Wright Starring: Keira Knightley, Matthew Macfayden and Judi Dench ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ When it comes to the world’s … More

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“The Personal History of David Copperfield” (2019) – Dev Patel’s Dazzling Dickens Adaptation

Writer/Director: Armando Iannucci Co-writer: Simon Blackwell (based on book by Charles Dickens) Starring: Dev Patel, Hugh Laurie and Tilda Swinton … More

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“Bright Star” (2008) – Jane Campion’s Captivating Romantic Classic About Forbidden Love of Poets

Writer/Director: Jane Campion Starring: Ben Whishaw, Abbie Cornish and Paul Schneider ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have … More

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“The Great Gatsby” (2013) – Leonardo DiCaprio’s Great Adaptation of a Classic Book About Millionaires

Writer/Director: Baz Luhrmann Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire and Carey Mulligan ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few books ever written about millionaires … More

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My Favourite Films About the Victorian Era of All-Time

Not many genres attract audiences to the Cinema like the Victorian Era. Since the 1990’s, stories of the Victorian era have … More

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“Bright Star” (2008) – Jane Campion’s Captivating Romantic Classic About Victorian Era Poets

Writer/Director: Jane Campion Starring: Ben Whishaw, Abbie Cornish and Paul Schneider ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have … More

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“The Personal History of David Copperfield” (2019) – Armando Iannucci’s Delightful Dickens Adaptation

Writer/Director: Armando Iannucci Co-writer: Simon Blackwell (based on book by Charles Dickens) Starring: Dev Patel, Hugh Laurie and Tilda Swinton … More

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“Pride & Prejudice” (2005) – My Favourite Film About the Victorian Era of All-Time

Director: Joe Wright Starring: Keira Knightley, Matthew Macfayden and Judi Dench ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ When it comes to the world’s … More

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“Sense & Sensibility” (1995) – Hugh Grant’s Amazing Austen Adaptation

Director: Ang Lee Starring: Emma Thompson, Hugh Grant and Kate Winslet ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few authors in English literature have … More

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“The Personal History of David Copperfield” (2019) – Peter Capaldi’s Dazzling Dickens Adaptation

Writer/Director: Armando Iannucci Co-writer: Simon Blackwell (based on book by Charles Dickens) Starring: Dev Patel, Hugh Laurie and Tilda Swinton … More

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“The Great Gatsby” (2013) – Elizabeth Debicki’s Great Adaptation of a Classic Book About Millionaires

Writer/Director: Baz Luhrmann Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire and Carey Mulligan ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few books ever written about millionaires … More

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“Bright Star” (2008) – Jane Campion’s Captivating Romantic Classic About Passionate Poets

Writer/Director: Jane Campion Starring: Ben Whishaw, Abbie Cornish and Paul Schneider ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have … More

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“Pride & Prejudice” (2005) – Joe Wright’s Magnificent Jane Austen Masterpiece

Director: Joe Wright Starring: Keira Knightley, Matthew Macfayden and Judi Dench ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ When it comes to the world’s … More

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“The Great Gatsby” (2013) – Jason Clarke’s Great Adaptation of a Celebrated Book About Mysterious Millionaires

Writer/Director: Baz Luhrmann Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire and Carey Mulligan ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few books ever written about millionaires … More

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“Bright Star” (2008) – Jane Campion’s Meaningful Romantic Masterpiece About Passionate Poets

Writer/Director: Jane Campion Starring: Ben Whishaw, Abbie Cornish and Paul Schneider ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have … More

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“Pride & Prejudice” (2005) – Donald Sutherland’s Magnificent Jane Austen Masterpiece

Director: Joe Wright Starring: Keira Knightley, Matthew Macfayden and Judi Dench ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ When it comes to the world’s … More

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“Sense & Sensibility” (1995) – Alan Rickman’s Amazing Austen Adaptation

Director: Ang Lee Starring: Emma Thompson, Hugh Grant and Kate Winslet ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few authors in English literature have … More

Book Review, books, jane-austen, literature, romance

“The Personal History of David Copperfield” (2019) – Ben Whishaw’s Delightful Dickens Adaptation

Writer/Director: Armando Iannucci Co-writer: Simon Blackwell (based on book by Charles Dickens) Starring: Dev Patel, Hugh Laurie and Tilda Swinton … More

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“The Great Gatsby” (2013) – Joel Edgerton’s Great Adaptation of a Celebrated Book About Mysterious Millionaires

Writer/Director: Baz Luhrmann Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire and Carey Mulligan ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few books ever written about millionaires … More

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“Bright Star” (2008) – Paul Schneider’s Captivating Romantic Classic about Forbidden Love

Writer/Director: Jane Campion Starring: Ben Whishaw, Abbie Cornish and Paul Schneider ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have … More

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“Pride & Prejudice” (2005) – Judi Dench’s Magnificent Jane Austen Masterpiece

Director: Joe Wright Starring: Keira Knightley, Matthew Macfayden and Judi Dench ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ When it comes to the world’s … More

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“Sense & Sensibility” (1995) – Kate Winslet’s Amazing Austen Adaptation

Director: Ang Lee Starring: Emma Thompson, Hugh Grant and Kate Winslet ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few authors in English literature have … More

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“Bright Star” (2008) – Abbie Cornish’s Captivating Romantic Classic About Passionate Poets

Writer/Director: Jane Campion Starring: Ben Whishaw, Abbie Cornish and Paul Schneider ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have … More

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“Pride & Prejudice” (2005) – Matthew Macfayden’s Magnificent Jane Austen Masterpiece

Director: Joe Wright Starring: Keira Knightley, Matthew Macfayden and Judi Dench ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ When it comes to the world’s … More

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“The Great Gatsby” (2013) – Leonardo DiCaprio’s Great Adaptation of a Classic Book About Forbidden Love

Writer/Director: Baz Luhrmann Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire and Carey Mulligan ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few books ever written about millionaires … More

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“Bright Star” (2008) – Ben Whishaw’s Captivating Romantic Classic About Bright Poets

Writer/Director: Jane Campion Starring: Ben Whishaw, Abbie Cornish and Paul Schneider ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have … More

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“Sense & Sensibility” (1995) – Emma Thompson’s Amazing Austen Adaptation

Director: Ang Lee Starring: Emma Thompson, Hugh Grant and Kate Winslet ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few authors in English literature have … More

Book Review, books, jane-austen, literature, romance

“The Great Gatsby” (2013) – Tobey Maguire’s Great Adaptation of a Celebrated Book About Millionaires

Writer/Director: Baz Luhrmann Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire and Carey Mulligan ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few books ever written about millionaires … More

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“The Personal History of David Copperfield” (2019) – Armando Iannucci’s Delightful Charles Dickens Adaptation

Writer/Director: Armando Iannucci Co-writer: Simon Blackwell (based on book by Charles Dickens) Starring: Dev Patel, Hugh Laurie and Tilda Swinton … More

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“The Personal History of David Copperfield” (2019) – Armando Iannucci’s Delightful Dickens Adaptation

Writer/Director: Armando Iannucci Co-writer: Simon Blackwell (based on book by Charles Dickens) Starring: Dev Patel, Hugh Laurie and Tilda Swinton … More

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“Bright Star” (2008) – Jane Campion’s Captivating Romantic Classic About Terminally Ill Poets

Writer/Director: Jane Campion Starring: Ben Whishaw, Abbie Cornish and Paul Schneider ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have … More

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“Pride & Prejudice” (2005) – Donald Sutherland’s Magnificent Jane Austen Masterpiece

Director: Joe Wright Starring: Keira Knightley, Matthew Macfayden and Judi Dench ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ When it comes to the world’s … More

Book Review, books, jane-austen, literature, romance

“Sense & Sensibility” (1995) – Hugh Grant’s Astonishing Austen Adaptation

Director: Ang Lee Starring: Emma Thompson, Hugh Grant and Kate Winslet ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few authors in English literature have … More

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“The Personal History of David Copperfield” (2019) – Benedict Wong’s Delightful Dickens Adaptation

Writer/Director: Armando Iannucci Co-writer: Simon Blackwell (based on book by Charles Dickens) Starring: Dev Patel, Hugh Laurie and Tilda Swinton … More

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“The Great Gatsby” (2013) – Baz Luhrmann’s Great Adaptation of a Legendary Book About Millionaires

Writer/Director: Baz Luhrmann Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire and Carey Mulligan ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few books ever written about millionaires … More

Book Review, book-reviews, books, fiction, literature

“Bright Star” (2008) – Jane Campion’s Captivating Romantic Classic About Terminally Ill Poets

Writer/Director: Jane Campion Starring: Ben Whishaw, Abbie Cornish and Paul Schneider ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have … More

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“Sense & Sensibility” (1995) – Ang Lee’s Amazing Austen Adaptation

Director: Ang Lee Starring: Emma Thompson, Hugh Grant and Kate Winslet ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few authors in English literature have … More

Book Review, books, jane-austen, literature, romance

“The Personal History of David Copperfield” (2019) – Peter Capaldi’s Dazzling Dickens Adaptation

Writer/Director: Armando Iannucci Co-writer: Simon Blackwell (based on book by Charles Dickens) Starring: Dev Patel, Hugh Laurie and Tilda Swinton … More

books, fiction, film, literature, movies

“The Great Gatsby” (2013) – Elizabeth Debicki’s Great Adaptation of a Classic Book About Doomed Love

Writer/Director: Baz Luhrmann Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire and Carey Mulligan ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few books ever written about millionaires … More

Book Review, book-reviews, books, fiction, literature

“Bright Star” (2008) – Paul Schneider’s Captivating Romantic Classic About Passionate Poets

Writer/Director: Jane Campion Starring: Ben Whishaw, Abbie Cornish and Paul Schneider ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have … More

film, john-keats, literature, movies, poetry

“Pride & Prejudice” (2005) – Donald Sutherland’s Magnificent Jane Austen Masterpiece

Director: Joe Wright Starring: Keira Knightley, Matthew Macfayden and Judi Dench ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ When it comes to the world’s … More

Book Review, books, jane-austen, literature, romance

“Sense & Sensibility” (1995) – Alan Rickman’s Astonishing Austen Adaptation

Director: Ang Lee Starring: Emma Thompson, Hugh Grant and Kate Winslet ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few authors in English literature have … More

Book Review, books, jane-austen, literature, romance

“The Personal History of David Copperfield” (2019) – Ben Whishaw’s Dazzling Dickens Adaptation

Writer/Director: Armando Iannucci Co-writer: Simon Blackwell (based on book by Charles Dickens) Starring: Dev Patel, Hugh Laurie and Tilda Swinton … More

books, fiction, film, literature, movies

“The Great Gatsby” (2013) – Jason Clarke’s Great Adaptation of a Classic Book About Mysterious Millionaires

Writer/Director: Baz Luhrmann Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire and Carey Mulligan ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few books ever written about millionaires … More

Book Review, book-reviews, books, fiction, literature

“Bright Star” (2008) – Paul Schneider’s Captivating Romantic Classic About Victorian Era Poets

Writer/Director: Jane Campion Starring: Ben Whishaw, Abbie Cornish and Paul Schneider ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have … More

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“Pride & Prejudice” (2005) – Judi Dench’s Magnificent Jane Austen Masterpiece

Director: Joe Wright Starring: Keira Knightley, Matthew Macfayden and Judi Dench ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ When it comes to the world’s … More

Book Review, books, jane-austen, literature, romance

“Sense & Sensibility” (1995) – Kate Winslet’s Amazing Austen Adaptation

Director: Ang Lee Starring: Emma Thompson, Hugh Grant and Kate Winslet ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few authors in English literature have … More

Book Review, books, jane-austen, literature, romance

“Pride & Prejudice” (2005) – Keira Knightley’s Amazing Austen Adaptation

Director: Joe Wright Starring: Keira Knightley, Matthew Macfayden and Judi Dench ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ When it comes to the world’s … More

Book Review, books, jane-austen, literature, romance

“The Great Gatsby” (2013) – Tobey Maguire’s Great Adaptation of a Celebrated Book About Doomed Love

Writer/Director: Baz Luhrmann Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire and Carey Mulligan ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few books ever written about millionaires … More

Book Review, book-reviews, books, fiction, literature

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