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Sense and Sensibility 1995, Part 2 of Movie Discussion – Rewriting Jane Austen’s Heroes

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

by Regina Jeffers In December 1995, Columbia/Mirage Pictures released Sense and Sensibilityto U.S. theatres. Based on Emma Thompson’s (who won the 1996 Academy Award for Best Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium) screenplay, this adaptation goes a long way in … Continue reading →

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“Sense & Sensibility” 1995 (or) Rewriting Jane Austen – A Movie Discussion

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

 By Regina Jeffers by Regina Jeffers As part of JASNA’s salute to Jane Austen’s Sense and Sensibility in 2011, this will be a two-part look of the 1995 film adaptation. Next month, we will examine the “making” of Edward Ferras and Colonel … Continue reading →

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Pride & Prejudice Retelling – Darcy Attempts to Forget Elizabeth Bennet – Part One

Posted on June 19, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

(Note: In my versions of Pride and Prejudice, I give Colonel Fitzwilliam the name “Edward,” my father’s name.) “I am pleased you have come so quickly, Edward,” Georgiana said as she served his tea. “Your note said it was important,” he … Continue reading →

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“Persuasion” 1995 – A Movie Discussion

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

by Regina Jeffers In describing Persuasion in his script’s introduction, Nick Dear said, “The story essentially describes an old order fading away into decadence, and a new tribe, a meritocracy, coming to the fore.” Persuasion has seen four renderings. The first was presented on … Continue reading →

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Locations for Pride & Prejudice 2005 – Majestic Houses

Posted on June 15, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

For this movie discussion, I decided to visit some of my favorite places in the UK for filming. The places below were all used in Pride and Prejudice 2005. I have also included some of the history. If you know additional facts, … Continue reading →

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“X” Doesn’t Mark the Spot – Or Why Jane Austen Does Not Use Words Beginning With “X”

Posted on June 14, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

Recently, I spent a delightful morning counting words in Pride and Prejudice. Why? You may ask: Regina, do you not have enough to do with your retirement years than to sit around counting how many times Jane Austen used the word … Continue reading →

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The Absentee King – Richard, the Lionheart

Posted on June 13, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

Richard I (8 September 1157 – 6 April 1199) was King of England from 6 July 1189 until his death. He also ruled as Duke of Normandy, Duke of Aquitaine, Duke of Gascony, Lord of Cyprus, Count of Anjou, Count of Maine, … Continue reading →

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How To Avoid Writing Disasters

Posted on June 13, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

7 THINGS THAT WILL DOOM YOUR NOVEL (& HOW TO AVOID THEM) Categories: Complete 1st Draft, How to Improve Writing Skills, How to Start Writing a Book, 1st Chapter, How to Write a Horror Story, Writing Horror, How to Write a Mystery, Writing Thrillers, Literary Fiction … Continue reading →

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The Future of Book Cover Design

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

The Future of Book Cover Design in the Digital Age Jamie Condliffe – Ereaders are literally changing the way we read. But for all the efficiency and portability they offer, they lack the curious romance of reading a book in its hard, … Continue reading →

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For $78 Million You Can Buy Dracula’s Castle

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

‘Dracula Castle’ put up for sale The castle is one of Romania’s top tourist attractions The descendants of the Habsburg monarchy have confirmed they want to sell a Transylvanian castle mythically linked to the fictional Count Dracula.The family were turfed … Continue reading →

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