tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6378355224883059374.post4050910808661997632..comments2023-08-03T12:42:22.563+01:00Comments on The Beckoning Hills: I Love Austen Week Tag!Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05293531854787620075noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6378355224883059374.post-4851539448442619742017-02-19T20:52:17.035+00:002017-02-19T20:52:17.035+00:00Yes! He's so nice :)Yes! He's so nice :)Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05293531854787620075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6378355224883059374.post-36865368827745100102017-02-19T20:51:38.184+00:002017-02-19T20:51:38.184+00:00I don't remember that bit in Mansfield Park; i...I don't remember that bit in Mansfield Park; it's been a while since I've read it. That bit in S&S is good though :)<br />And yes, I think both versions of P&P have things to offer; I like that the 1995 version gives a more complete version of the story, but sometimes I don't want to sit through all 6 hours of it (or don't have time to).Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05293531854787620075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6378355224883059374.post-59357146081062586302017-02-18T22:36:06.202+00:002017-02-18T22:36:06.202+00:00That is one of my favorite quotes from S&S; re...That is one of my favorite quotes from S&S; really the entire conversation about the dead leaves makes me smile. I remember one in Mansfield park as well, where Fanny starts quoting poetry when she hears someone may be cutting down an avenue. So much passion for trees and leaves, lol. <br /><br />The thing about liking both the 95 and 05 versions of P&P is simply to appreciate each one for what it gives. Both have good qualities, and obviously the shorter one cannot include everything a 6 hour long version can. :) Skyelerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06907925772024454342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6378355224883059374.post-1442662629758827032017-02-17T20:42:54.984+00:002017-02-17T20:42:54.984+00:00I really like Alan Rickman's portrayal of Colo...I really like Alan Rickman's portrayal of Colonel Brandon. I think the casting in general for that film is very good.<br />And I'm glad there are others who like both versions of P&P too! :)Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05293531854787620075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6378355224883059374.post-320053833593566792017-02-17T20:41:09.940+00:002017-02-17T20:41:09.940+00:00I think that does bias to me towards the '05 v...I think that does bias to me towards the '05 version, especially as it was my first introduction to the story. Also sometimes I want to revisit the story but don't necessarily have five hours to devote to it :) I do like both versions a lot though.Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05293531854787620075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6378355224883059374.post-40930383083542934992017-02-12T22:25:19.788+00:002017-02-12T22:25:19.788+00:00Colonel Brandon is wonderful. I would marry him. ...Colonel Brandon is wonderful. I would marry him. Such a solid, kind, caring man. And Alan Rickman did such an amazing job of portraying the pain Brandon has carried with him all these years, and showing how Marianne helps heal him.<br /><br />I love both the '95 and '05 P&P movies too! They both have so much to offer. <br /><br />Thanks for joining the party :-)Hamlette (Rachel)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11961916847426233995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6378355224883059374.post-42400988776229299252017-02-12T12:37:25.131+00:002017-02-12T12:37:25.131+00:00I think with the Pride and Prejudice versions you ...I think with the Pride and Prejudice versions you tend to like the one you saw first? There are things I like about the new one but I'll always be biased to the Colin Firth one, haha. Nothing wrong with liking both! (And I love that Mr. Bennet quote :D )Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13686117720448179589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6378355224883059374.post-64392895179261391442017-02-12T03:35:56.926+00:002017-02-12T03:35:56.926+00:00Oh I too love Colonel Brandon! Oh I too love Colonel Brandon! Evangelinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06946413686778364463noreply@blogger.com