17 May 2004 - Monday
The silent Austenophile majority
Ever notice that any given young female in America has seen the 1995 film version of Pride and Prejudice multiple times?
In addition, ever notice that any given male in America either (a) has never read Jane Austen and hates her, or (b) has read Jane Austen and secretly loves her novels?
| Posted by Wilson at 20:18 Central | TrackBack| Report submitted to the Humanities Desk
umm. maybe i'm not young enough but I have not seen the film version and I was disgusted at having to write a short story my HS senior year in the style of Jane Austen. While I don't loathe her books, I don't enjoy a whole lot either.
The thoughts of banana on 18 May 2004 - 7:44 Central+ + + + +
My fiancee made me watch that movie over Christmas... it was, um... pointless? At least, that was my general take on it. There wasn't a solid enough conflict to support the story, if I'm remembering my sentiments right. It's like making a movie out of a dysfunctional family reunion.
She, on the other hand, loves it to death.
The thoughts of Toad on 19 May 2004 - 14:09 Central+ + + + +
I started reading the book and got bored. I should probably force myself to read the whole thing since it's a classic and all, but books like "Dracula" and "Les Miserables" are so good that P&P almost seems like a waste of time.
The thoughts of ungurlygurl on 23 May 2004 - 2:39 Central+ + + + +
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That's too bad, too. It's a great movie. Based on the book even, imagine that! I wasn't aware there was a secret male Austen fan base until you caught the quote in my blog. Seveteen points on the brownie scale..surely there is someone else out there brave enough to admit it as well!
The thoughts of Rachel on 17 May 2004 - 21:08 Central+ + + + +