I agree that the last Persuasion was blasphemy, and while I love Olivia Coleman, it's made me nervous about Netflix's next Austen attempt. My favorite version of Persuasion is the 1995 version.
The 90's were a great time for Austen adaptations! I like the 95 version too, but Rupert Penry Jones just does something for me 😊We will only know when we see it, but I do trust Oliva Coleman as Mrs. Bennet. She was great as Queen Anne in The Favourite, so I believe in her.
Olivia was great as Queen Anne. She's been great in everything I've seen her in. And I'm excited for her to be Mrs. Bennet. I just hope Netflix doesn't mess it up. BTW... I once met Brenda Blethyn when she was with Ann Cleeves promoting Vera. I told her she'd always be Mrs. Bennet to me :) She was really sweet.
Anything by Beverly Jenkins will be a good time. Thank you for the rec! I haven't spent a lot of time in the Austinverse, but I need to. There are so many wonder fanfics and adaptations.
I agree that the last Persuasion was blasphemy, and while I love Olivia Coleman, it's made me nervous about Netflix's next Austen attempt. My favorite version of Persuasion is the 1995 version.
The 90's were a great time for Austen adaptations! I like the 95 version too, but Rupert Penry Jones just does something for me 😊We will only know when we see it, but I do trust Oliva Coleman as Mrs. Bennet. She was great as Queen Anne in The Favourite, so I believe in her.
But fingers crossed!
Olivia was great as Queen Anne. She's been great in everything I've seen her in. And I'm excited for her to be Mrs. Bennet. I just hope Netflix doesn't mess it up. BTW... I once met Brenda Blethyn when she was with Ann Cleeves promoting Vera. I told her she'd always be Mrs. Bennet to me :) She was really sweet.
Anything by Beverly Jenkins will be a good time. Thank you for the rec! I haven't spent a lot of time in the Austinverse, but I need to. There are so many wonder fanfics and adaptations.
Yes Jane Austen Fan fiction (JAFF) is great! I have plenty of recommendation if you need em!