If you want to be absolutely terrified and scared off of Austen for life, then watch any of these clips from the 1986 version of Northanger Abbey. Clip One, two, three, four, five, and six. If you have time for only one creepy, freaky thing this week, make sure you watch clip #6. But your mind might need a bath after watching it. You'll need something to cleanse you.
[Northanger Abbey--the good and proper, the most excellent version is available on YouTube in sixteen splendid parts.]
Similarly, if you have time for only one wonderfully romantic video, make sure it's this fan music video for Persuasion (1995).
Music/fan videos for Northanger Abbey...
I've decided to make a separate post for my thoughts on the two Mansfield Parks. But here is a summary of my thoughts
Persuasion (2007)
Persuasion (1995)Northanger Abbey (2007)
Mansfield Park (2007)
Mansfield Park (1999)
2 comments:
I cannot believe how, despite every intention to watch these each Sunday, I have forgotten about each and every one of them until it was too late. I've heard alot of mixed reviews that maybe I haven't missed much, but I really did want to see Northanger Abbey. Ah well, it will come out on DVD one day.
Carl,
The 2007 version of Northanger Abbey released on DVD January 22nd, I believe. Of the three, by far, it is the best. I really really loved it. It seems to be the ones fans are most happy with. Based on my own opinions, and based on my reading of reviews on the other two, Persuasion and Mansfield Park varied in degrees of disappointment. I think for Persuasion especially if you've read the book, the movie is sure to disappoint. The movie's biggest supporters seem to be those who have never read the book and have nothing to compare it to.
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