tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33189102.post2622689985053191810..comments2024-02-18T22:40:55.084-05:00Comments on Jane Austen Today: Jane Austen Movie ThrowdownVichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13668098318085667188noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33189102.post-40494829762474810342009-08-24T14:32:02.389-04:002009-08-24T14:32:02.389-04:00Actually, i really liked Alex Kingston's portr...Actually, i really liked Alex Kingston's portrayal the best because I could see the "steel magnolia" spine in her determination to get her daughters settled. There was also still a frisson between her and Mr. Bennett, which I also liked. I believe that they initially had a marriage that started with love (as well as the practical things). However, other things -- especially her Julia Erganehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04613625453621934834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33189102.post-44662577708431889382009-08-24T12:15:38.032-04:002009-08-24T12:15:38.032-04:00No surprise to me that Alison S. wins by a large m...No surprise to me that Alison S. wins by a large margin...she's my all time fav Mrs. Bennet !Nonnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03227580166409342214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33189102.post-19467221283585750202009-08-24T07:44:47.735-04:002009-08-24T07:44:47.735-04:00I simply wanted to add that three of the Mrs. Benn...I simply wanted to add that three of the Mrs. Bennets (Mary Boland, Alison Steadman, and Alex Kingston) wear the elaborate ringlets on either side of their heads. Every time they move or make a gesture, those ringlets shake in an exaggerated fashion, adding to the silliness of the character.Vichttp://janitesonthejames.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33189102.post-10122149211015980192009-08-23T15:09:30.587-04:002009-08-23T15:09:30.587-04:00Watching actresses interpretations of Mrs. Bennet ...Watching actresses interpretations of Mrs. Bennet is one of my favorite things about P&P/Austen adaptations. Actresses really have to get in touch with their inner kook. Love it. (but can't vote. They're all so good!)Mistyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11436497955518156688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33189102.post-71039842729193974402009-08-23T12:29:34.775-04:002009-08-23T12:29:34.775-04:00Loved the Brenda Blethyn version. She had the fli...Loved the Brenda Blethyn version. She had the flightiness but you still got a real person.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05554217416500328610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33189102.post-67024364907791982292009-08-23T10:16:00.197-04:002009-08-23T10:16:00.197-04:00I like them all for different reasons, so regretfu...I like them all for different reasons, so regretfully I'll take a pass.beccanoreply@blogger.com