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In Reply to: BIOS: questions for your consideration posted by Ramona on September 08, 1996 at 15:11:13:
: Here is the promised questions for your consideration. I will followup with my own answers.
: 1) Name-
Hi! I'm Johanna
: 2) Occupation-
Freelance videographer
: 3) When you first saw P&P2-
August, but lived in England for 3 years and have come to respect British television
: 4) How did you find out about it?
Happenstance, but I have alway enjoyed Colin Firth (Apartment Zero, Another Country, etc)
: 5) What interested you in seeing it?
It looked like a lavish production, but once I began to hear the dialog, I was struck how closely they
followed the book.
: 6) Have you read the original novel?
Yes, I have an old, old copy that I got in England, it has _Victorian_ costume in the 5 or 6 plates
in the book. And Darcy as a blond (I never envisioned _that_. Although the drawing shows Bingley as a bit
of a pudge. Hmmm. An aside: Austen does imply that Jane _may_ be a bit "plump" in the scene where they are
running to here father after he's read the post from uncle Gardiner, chapter XLIX "Jane, who was not so light nor
so much in the habit of running"
Yes, I do love this story, I've been a lurker in the Austen list - on and off - for some time now.
: 7) If so, before or after seeing the movie?
before
: 8) Favorite character(s) (other than Lizzy or Darcy-as liking them goes without saying.)
It's really hard to say, Mrs Bennet is a hoot, Collins a riot and even Lydia is an animal, but
they stay true to character and they can't really be judged by todays standards. But Mr. Bennet is
rather endearing, and weel executed in the series.
: 9) Favorite scene/sequence
Pemberly, Pemberly, Pemberly! Colin Firth _WET_ no less!
: 10) Most awkward scene to watch (or not watch because you feel so embarrassed for the characters involved)-
Lydia acting like an _Idiot_ to her family after she'd married Wickham. Classic.
: 11) Other Austen films viewed-
Persuasion (very, very nice - Amanda Root is superb, Ciaron Hinds wonderful)
: 12)Anything else you would like to share (interests, marital status etc...)-
I am pleased to find a group of kindred souls, it's a hoot! I do weddings as well as other video projects, and I adore the subtle romantic
language that we see so little of today. On the other hand, it's great to see people in love embarking on that
perfect desire, whatever the future may hold. Austen focuses that desire and creates a tablea of characters in which we may all see ourselve mirrored in
some fashion or another.
Sorry for the ramble!
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In Reply to: Anybody want to play? posted by Amy on September 06, 1996 at 16:19:15:
: I've made some pretty worthless websites, but this one I made yesterday has no value at all that I can see. Still, I seem drawn to the idea.
: In need of visual representations of the idea of smallness, word about the joy of smallness, quotes that end with "There it is."
: See link below.
: Amy
I loved the petite site. Why IS it that we women like tiny things? And never underestimate the value of original thought. Your site could turn out to be the next big thing.
In Reply to: Re: P&P snubbed at Emmys posted by Amy on September 08, 1996 at 23:18:21:
: I think it's what John said, the Academy members are not about to pick a British production.
But then they picked Helen Mirren for best actress in a drama series, and nobody thought *she* had a chance because *her* show is British. Go figure.
Joan, too
In Reply to: Greta & Alan carried the Austen torch -- but for what? posted by Amy on September 09, 1996 at 00:31:03:
: I didn't watch or even know they were nominated. For what?
:
Rickman pic above from "An Awfully Big Adventure" at the Fineline Films site: www.flf.com
Amy: Alan Rickman won for HBO's Rasputin and Greta
Sacchi for Alexanda I didn't see either. I just like
other things they have been in.
In Reply to: Donna's age posted by Amy on September 09, 1996 at 00:18:19:
: : I'am not forty and one almost two more.
: I am two and forty. I think Steve said he was too. Oh, but after the M-B stuff we better not get into Zodiac signs.
: Amy
Gosh I meant one and forty plus 2 more not 83 that was stupid.
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In Reply to: Re: Donna's age posted by Donna on September 09, 1996 at 02:35:26:
: : : I'am not forty and one almost two more.
: : I am two and forty. I think Steve said he was too. Oh, but after the M-B stuff we better not get into Zodiac signs.
: : Amy
: Gosh I meant one and forty plus 2 more not 83 that was stupid.
That was even dumber. I am going to sleep good night.
In Reply to: Re: Donna's age posted by Donna on September 09, 1996 at 02:35:26:
: Gosh I meant one and forty plus 2 more not 83 that was stupid.
I knew what you meant
In Reply to: A&E re-cablecast posted by Amy on September 08, 1996 at 20:19:17:
: Somebody told us about this a couple weeks ago, but here it is again:
: P&P will be shown again on A&E Classroom beginning Nov 6 at 7a.m. Eastern in 1-hour installments on consecutive Wednesdays. Like the last time it was shown on classroom, it will include the "missing scenes." Read about what those are from the links page here.
: A&E Classroom link below.
: Amy
Amy,
Why not include this info at the top or bottom of this page like you did previously. Not that we are inclined to forget, but since it is three months away it might slip our minds after such a length of time.
I send my thanks to the individual who pointed me in the right
direction to purchase the book "The Making of Pride and Prejudice."
I can't remember now where I got the information, but it was
somewhere in this site.
The book arrived on Friday and I've been wrapped up in it ever
since. The pictures are wonderful as I recall someone else
mentioned. I'm amazed that such a beautiful, well-done film
could be created in such a relatively short amount of time. So
details... Also, it was great to hear what the actors/actresses
thought about the characters and film.
For anyone else who is interested in having this book, contact:
J. A. Books
860 N. Lake Shore St.
Chicago, IL 60611-1751
or call 312-266-0080
Thanks again.
Karen
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In Reply to: Thanks posted by Karen on September 09, 1996 at 09:24:01:
I meant to say "so MANY details." I was thinking
faster than I can type.
: The book arrived on Friday and I've been wrapped up in it ever
: since. The pictures are wonderful as I recall someone else
: mentioned. I'm amazed that such a beautiful, well-done film
: could be created in such a relatively short amount of time. So
: details... Also, it was great to hear what the actors/actresses
: thought about the characters and film.
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In Reply to: Re: BIOS: questions for your consideration posted by Johanna on September 09, 1996 at 00:59:39:
: : Here is the promised questions for your consideration. I will followup with my own answers.
: : 1) Name-
Eva
: : 2) Occupation-
Doctorate student in psychology, doing practicum work with troubled adolescents
: : 3) When you first saw P&P2-
March 1996 when i borrowed a classmate's taped A&E version, which i kept forever until i was able to stalk the public library to be the FIRST patron to borrow their video set (which i then pirated :-> )
: : 4) How did you find out about it?
Heard vague rumblings, but i do not have cable and am in school, so was semi-clueless until my classmate mentioned it.
: : 5) What interested you in seeing it?
I love Jane Austen and was/am going through a period where i am only interested in seeing 'drama' flicks, especially literary adaptions and period pieces.
: : 6) Have you read the original novel?
Yes, I spent a summer back in high school discovering and devouring Jane Austen's novels...although my fave story was _Emma_. after seeing P&P2 and Persuasion, i'm not sure what my favorite is anymore... probably doesn't matter, they're all GREAT!!
: : 7) If so, before or after seeing the movie?
Before, and then 'during' because i followed along with the book on my second viewing of the movie... was floored about how faithful the movie was and about so many of the delicious details i'd "forgotten" since i read the book.
: : 8) Favorite character(s) (other than Lizzy or Darcy-as liking them goes without saying.)
All the characters are inexpendable! but if i were to choose, Mr. B's wit is a riot. i respect his "accomplishments", though he is a pushover about his female-dominated household.
: : 9) Favorite scene/sequence
I can watch the surprise run-in at Pemberley AGAIN and AGAIN (and don't think i haven't :-> )
: : 10) Most awkward scene to watch (or not watch because you feel so embarrassed for the characters involved)-
Nfield supper is excruciatingly painful for poor Lizzy and Jane.
: : 11) Other Austen films viewed-
Previous P&Ps (with Olivier and Rintoul), Persuasion (love, love, love this adaption!), S&S (with Emma and BBC version), BBC's Northanger Abbey (check out Peter Firth in another wonderful literary adaptation to film of Hardy's "Tess"), BBC's Mansfield Park... ironically i have not seen either versions of Emma yet, though this novel had been my original reigning fave for years. needless to say, i must thank my local library for making these videos available for poor students comme moi.
: : 12)Anything else you would like to share (interests, marital status etc...)
I am so glad to be part of a special following, even though i have occasional selfish pangs of not "over-exposing" my beloved Jane A! i am still single and try to be well-rounded in my interests (sports, school, hanging out with buddies) despite my ongoing obsession/intensity about Austen books and flicks... it's been a pleasure sharing :-)
In Reply to: Re: purchasing the last episode posted by Joan, too on September 08, 1996 at 18:42:46:
: :
: : Just wondering, but where in the world did you find P&P for $56? Please drop me a line and tell me!
: Well, unfortunately, I didn't - but it has been reported that Price/Costco had it at that price.
: Joan, too
I'd like to thank everyone for their helpful advise. With 40 extra minutes to view, I believe I've made up my mind to purchase the video!
Terry.
I just remembered he was born on September 10, 1960.
He is a Virgo {like me}. Just thought everyone would want to know.
In Reply to: Re: Why do we think Darcy is dark? posted by Steve on September 02, 1996 at 01:46:02:
I realize that I am talking about the geneology of a fictional character, but I'm obsessing anyway.
Darcy's name was probably originally spelled D'Arcy, with Darcy being an English mutation of the Norman French D'Arcy.
I assume that means that at least some of his ancestors were Norman French, and unless I'm wrong, they are a dark people.
Therefore Darcy would probably be dark. Tada!
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In Reply to: Re: The missing scenes posted by Joan on September 01, 1996 at 18:11:33:
:
: Anna-Karin wrote:
: : We here in Sweden must have been lucky .When P&P was send here in december 95-jan 1996 and
: : resend in june it was shown without commercial brakes I think even if it was send
: : in one of our commercial chanels TV4 .Apparently swedish television has more respect
: : for Jane Austen and Andrew Davies than American ;)
: Well, to be entirely fair, A&E did broadcast the un-cut version in 6 separate installments for teachers to record for classroom use (at 4:00 AM Pacific time!), and will do it again in November/December. And they did have enough "class" not interrupt long scenes such as the Netherfield ball with commercials. But I still think that they should not have devalued the production that they participated in creating by cutting ANTHING for the general viewing public!
: Joan
When in November/December?! I must know! I'm a newby fan, and I have seen three different versions in the last 2 weeks. I need the A&E on tape, please tell me when P&P will be re-aired.
Someone (I think it was Amy?) posted an article here fairly recently
with links to other Jane Austen pages include ASCI and E-texts of
all of her novels. I was very happily reading all the juvenalia
I have not been able to find (or afford) on paper when, sniff, I
got a new computer and my most current bookmark file was wiped out!
Imagine my sorrow. I was just at a very interesting point in "Lady
Susan."
Would whoever (or is that whomever)posted that article please post
it again? Or if anyone has urls for the various Jane Austen pages,
I would be most appreciative if you would post them here or E-mail
me at:
mhesta@mednet.swmed.edu
I would be eternally grateful!
Mary
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In Reply to: Jane Austen Page Links posted by Mary on September 09, 1996 at 14:32:18:
Mary asked:
: Would whoever (or is that whomever)posted that article please post
: it again? Or if anyone has urls for the various Jane Austen pages,
Mary,
You are probably referring to Henry's page, link below. In addition to the messages here, which will go away, there are two permanent references: the links page and FAQ, both accessible via links near the top of the main page here.
Isn't Lady Susan just the nastiest? Joan Collins -- though geting old -- ought to play her, don't you think?
Amy
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The FOF don't advertise their listserv, it's true,
but if you look on the web site, you'll find the address
of the person who can give you the information.
The group membership is fairly stable at a few over 100. There
were some problems with the numbers of people joining until the
new software was installed. There are no problems now.
All for now, -Ellen-
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In Reply to: Re: P&P Sweepstakes posted by Joan, too on September 08, 1996 at 19:53:47:
: Well, definitely too late to enter. I just wanted one of those video sets... sigh. ( $99.95 plus S&H is just going to kill me at this moment. ) But I have never won anything in my life; simply put, it's just another dream.
Newbee
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In Reply to: Re: Darcy's First Name posted by Joan, too on September 08, 1996 at 23:14:21:
: : Kim asks:
I wonder whether Lizzy ever called Mr. Darcy by his first name (of course after the marriage). "My dear Fitzwilliam, ...." !! :)
I think his first name only appeared in the letter Mr. Darcy wrote to Lizzy, you know, at the end signed Fitzwilliam Darcy.
I like Lizzy addressing him "Mr. Darcy" with British accent.
Newbee
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