Austen on Film
It is a truth universally acknowledged that the book is always better than the movie, but
what fun we have watching those movies! Jane Austen’s novels have been adapted for television and film since
1938, confirming the fact that bringing Austen’s novels to the small or large screen is not a recent phenomenon.
Whether they are faithful adaptations, homages, reinterpretations or modernizations, we love to watch them
all – even if we are not always so fond of the finished product as we had wished to be. We are, however,
grateful to the producers, writers, directors, actors, and crew who draw attention to the novels of Jane Austen.
If you liked the movie, you’ll love the book!
Coming Attractions
Coming to a screen near you:
A new adaptation of Emma will be shown on Masterpiece Classic in three parts from January 24 through February 7. The new series, adapted by Sandy Welch for the BBC, stars Romola Garai as Emma, Jonny Lee Miller as Mr. Knightley, Michael Gambon as Mr. Woodhouse, and Jodhi May as Mrs. Weston.
From Prada to Nada, a loose adaptation of Sense and Sensibility set in the modern Latino community in Los Angeles, began filming in November 2009. The film will star Camilla Belle, Alexa Vega, Adriana Barrazza, Wilmer Valderrama, and Kuno Becker. Fina Torres will direct from her original screenplay.