Jennyallworthy
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The Jane Austen Film Club
http://janeaustenfilmclub.blogspot.ca/
Period drama...Jane Austen and beyond. Mostly reviews and musings about adaptations of 19th Century novels, but occasionally about actors or books or the occasional modern film (usually a comedy).
LATEST ARTICLES ( 108 )
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Home Fires on ITV and PBS
If you haven't yet been taken under the spell of the WWII drama Home Fires, then here is my whole hearted recommendation to check it out. Read more
Posted on 26 October 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE, ENTERTAINMENT -
Indian Summers with Julie Walters
I just had time to preview the first episode of Indian Summers before my trip and it is well worth watching. A wonderfully well done drama depicting the lives o... Read more
Posted on 21 September 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE, ENTERTAINMENT -
Vacation in London, Salisbury, Avebury, Wiltshire/Dorset Borders and Bath
Avebury Stone Circle, WiltshireThe anticipation is building as my friend Gillian and I are now days away from our "geeky history girl" tour of the UK. Read more
Posted on 20 September 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE, ENTERTAINMENT -
Shaun the Sheep Movie
is not period drama. However it is a very English film, which I figure qualifies it for this blog and besides, I found it very entertaining! Read more
Posted on 09 September 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE, ENTERTAINMENT -
Mr. Holmes
is a lovely slow gem of a film. If you want the antidote to the summertime blockbuster, here it is! Based on the Mitch Cullin novel A Slight Trick of the Mind,... Read more
Posted on 04 August 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE, ENTERTAINMENT -
Suffragette Film October 2015!
I have been eagerly awaiting the trailer for the Suffragette film due out this October and wow was it ever worth the wait. I have watched them three times now... Read more
Posted on 06 July 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE, ENTERTAINMENT -
Poldark 2015 is a Must See!
Aidan Turner as Ross PoldarkThe new BBC miniseries Poldark finished in the UK this spring and begins in North America on PBS this Sunday June 21 2015. So... Read more
Posted on 16 June 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE, ENTERTAINMENT -
Far From The Madding Crowd- Proposal Scene Transcribed
'Come,' said Gabriel, freshening again; 'think a minute or two. I'll wait a while, Miss Everdene. Will you marry me? Do, Bathsheba. I love you far more than... Read more
Posted on 06 May 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE, ENTERTAINMENT -
Far From The Madding Crowd
I was able to see the latest adaptation of Thomas Hardy's Far From The Madding Crowd this weekend (despite it's limited release) and it was wonderful. I am... Read more
Posted on 05 May 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE, ENTERTAINMENT -
Call The Midwife Season 4!
I am thrilled to announce the arrival of Call The Midwife Season 4 on Sunday March 29th on PBS! And amazingly, it is as wonderful as the last two seasons. Read more
Posted on 16 March 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE, ENTERTAINMENT -
Far From the Madding Crowd and Other Upcoming Films!
Far From The Madding Crowd will be released May 1, 2015 and promises to be one of the best Period Dramas of 2015. It stars Carey Mulligan (Pride and Prejudice,... Read more
Posted on 15 March 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE, ENTERTAINMENT -
The SECOND Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
is definitely worth seeing. I liked it almost as much as the first film. My loyal reader Olga thought she liked it even better than the first one! Read more
Posted on 15 March 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE, ENTERTAINMENT -
Downton Abbey Season 5 Finale (The UK Christmas Special)
SPOILER ALERT! This post is intended for those who have already viewed Downton Abbey Season 5 Finale- The UK Christmas SpecialWell Carson finally did it! It too... Read more
Posted on 02 March 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE, ENTERTAINMENT -
Downton Abbey Season 5 Episode 8
SPOILER ALERT! This post is intended for those who have already seen Downton Abbey Season 5 Episode 8Isis is gone and Anna is in the clink. What the heck is... Read more
Posted on 24 February 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE, ENTERTAINMENT -
Downton Abbey Season 5 Episode 7
SPOILER ALERT! This post is intended for those who have already seen Downton Abbey Series 5 Episode 7Isis!!!!!! I can't see to write this for the tears. It's... Read more
Posted on 16 February 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE, ENTERTAINMENT -
Last Tango in Halifax
Alright, I realize that Last Tango in Halifax does not qualify as Period Drama, however this is my blog and I am really enjoying watching this on Netflix this... Read more
Posted on 12 February 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE, ENTERTAINMENT -
Downton Abbey Season 5 Episode 6
SPOILER ALERT! This post is intended for those who have already seen Downton Abbey Season 5 Episode 6Great Episode! My goodness a lot happened in this one, and... Read more
Posted on 09 February 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE, ENTERTAINMENT -
The Imitation Game
What can I tell you about The Imitation Game? First of all, it is a wonderfully entertaining if not always historically correct film about the English... Read more
Posted on 07 February 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE, ENTERTAINMENT -
Downton Abbey Season 5 Episode 5
SPOILER ALERT! This post is intended for those who have already seen Downton Abbey Season 5 Episode 5Well there are nudists in Essex now are there? Very odd to... Read more
Posted on 02 February 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE, ENTERTAINMENT -
Downton Abbey Season 5 Episode 4
SPOILER ALERT! This post is intended for those who have already seen Downton Abbey Series 5 Episode 4The young people's love lives are a disaster and the elderl... Read more
Posted on 26 January 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE, ENTERTAINMENT