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Emma Enjoyable – Tera Hishon – Chino Hills, CA USA
Whether the Emma with Gwyneth Paltrow was as true to the novel or not….it was just simply more entertaining than this one. And, the characters in this one aren’t as likeable. Emma was not someone I was rooting for and I think that’s important. I felt like many of the characters were not cast well. But, I did enjoy the movie and would watch it again. This Emma just doesn’t have the life to it as the Emma with Gwyneth.
: Similar to the equally excellent Valmont, this version of Jane Austen’s classic novel had the misfortune of following a sumptuous big-star version with Gwyneth Paltrow, which was released the summer before. And, just as 1989’s Valmont suffered comparisons with Dangerous Liaisons, inevitably these Emmas were held up next to one another.

This delicious Emma concerns a young woman of financial substance (Kate Beckinsale), who fancies herself a matchmaker, especially with shy Miss Harriet Smith (Samantha Morton, who also appears in A&E’s Jane Eyre). In Emma’s swirling world of social activity and social consciousness, one’s position and stature is a constant preoccupation. But to her credit, Emma, albeit a busybody, has compassion for all classes, and for her kindly but hypochondriacal father (Bernard Hepton).

This miniseries is more subtle than the grand theatrical release, is truer to the novel, and gives a richer explanation of the relationship between Emma associates Jane Fairfax (beautiful Olivia Williams of Rushmore) and the duplicitous Frank Churchill (Raymond Coulthard). Of course, at the center, as in all Austen stories, is the romance between the unsuspecting leading lady and an unlikely, but wholly suitable gentleman. In this case, it’s Emma and her brother-in-law, the righteous (as played here) Mr. Knightley (Mark Strong). Strong’s Mr. Knightley is more reserved, less coy than Jeremy Northam’s; he plays Knightley more like Mr. Darcy (the leading man in Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, which A&E also offers in a wonderful miniseries). Beckinsale proves to be utterly delightful and in no way should this excellent adaptation be ignored. –N.F. Mendoza

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The Muppet Christmas Carol Wonderful Christmas Movie – Novel Thoughts –
Ranks alongside ‘Godstone – The Kairos Boxes’ and ‘Scrooged’ as my favorite Christmas movies and books.
: Brian Henson directs his late father’s creations in the Charles Dickens classic, the best known (and most oft-filmed) Christmas story of all time. Michael Caine plays the old miser Scrooge with Kermit as his long-suffering but ever-hopeful employee Bob Cratchit, Miss Piggy as Cratchit’s wife, and a host of Muppets (including the Great Gonzo as an unlikely Charles Dickens) taking other primary roles in this bright, playful adaptation of the somber tale. Or at least it starts brightly enough–the anarchic humor soon settles into mirthful memories and a sense of melancholy as the ghosts of Christmas past, present, and future take Scrooge on a journey of his lonely, wasted life. Michael Caine makes a wonderful Scrooge, delightfully rediscovering the meaning of life as fantastic creations from Henson’s Creature Shop (developed specially for this film) take the reins as the three ghosts. While the odd mix of offbeat humor and somber drama undercuts the power of Dickens’s drama, this kid-friendly retelling makes an excellent family drama that adults and children alike can enjoy. –Sean Axmaker

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English Patient [VHS] Love Story – R.H. McCort – Summerfield, FL
The English Patient is a movie that you can watch over and over, The movie is long, but the time passes very quickly, it is a movie that pulls you in and when its over your are still left with being a part of it.
: Winner of nine Academy Awards and almost every critic’s heart, The English Patient (based on Michael Ondaatje’s prizewinning novel of love and loss during World War II) is one of the most acclaimed films of modern times. Hana, a nurse (Juliette Binoche), tends to an archaeologist (Ralph Fiennes) who has been burnt to a crisp in a plane crash. As their relationship intensifies, he flashes back to his overwhelming passion for a married woman (Kristin Scott Thomas). Meanwhile, Hana begins a new romance with a man who defuses bombs (Naveen Andrews) and Willem Dafoe almost steals the show as the thumbless thief Caravaggio. The intricately layered flashback narrative, sounding the depths of the lovers’ hearts, improves with repeated viewings–especially with the sharp picture and digital sound of the digital video disc.
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The Muppet Christmas Carol [VHS] best post-Jim Henson Muppet Movie – Hellfire Kitty –
If you’re a fan of Dickens or the Muppets, don’t miss this one. Michael Cane is great as Scrooge. Rizzo and Gonzo are our narrators, and they are hilarious. The songs aren’t the best, but it’s muppet fun that both adults and kids can enjoy. I watch it yearround. The best post-Jim Henson jokes and emotion.
: Brian Henson directs his late father’s creations in the Charles Dickens classic, the best known (and most oft-filmed) Christmas story of all time. Michael Caine plays the old miser Scrooge with Kermit as his long-suffering but ever-hopeful employee Bob Cratchit, Miss Piggy as Cratchit’s wife, and a host of Muppets (including the Great Gonzo as an unlikely Charles Dickens) taking other primary roles in this bright, playful adaptation of the somber tale. Or at least it starts brightly enough–the anarchic humor soon settles into mirthful memories and a sense of melancholy as the ghosts of Christmas past, present, and future take Scrooge on a journey of his lonely, wasted life. Michael Caine makes a wonderful Scrooge, delightfully rediscovering the meaning of life as fantastic creations from Henson’s Creature Shop (developed specially for this film) take the reins as the three ghosts. While the odd mix of offbeat humor and somber drama undercuts the power of Dickens’s drama, this kid-friendly retelling makes an excellent family drama that adults and children alike can enjoy. –Sean Axmaker
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Emma (A&E, 1997) AUSTIN,JANE: Emma Woodhouse imagines that she dominates those around her in the small town of Highbury, but her matchmaking creates problems for herself and others.
Genre: Feature Film-Drama
Rating: NR
Release Date: 26-OCT-1999
Media Type: DVD Similar to the equally excellent Valmont, this version of Jane Austen’s classic novel had the misfortune of following a sumptuous big-star version with Gwyneth Paltrow, which was released the summer before. And, just as 1989’s Valmont suffered comparisons with Dangerous Liaisons, inevitably these Emmas were held up next to one another.

This delicious Emma concerns a young woman of financial substance (Kate Beckinsale), who fancies herself a matchmaker, especially with shy Miss Harriet Smith (Samantha Morton, who also appears in A&E’s Jane Eyre). In Emma’s swirling world of social activity and social consciousness, one’s position and stature is a constant preoccupation. But to her credit, Emma, albeit a busybody, has compassion for all classes, and for her kindly but hypochondriacal father (Bernard Hepton).

This miniseries is more subtle than the grand theatrical release, is truer to the novel, and gives a richer explanation of the relationship between Emma associates Jane Fairfax (beautiful Olivia Williams of Rushmore) and the duplicitous Frank Churchill (Raymond Coulthard). Of course, at the center, as in all Austen stories, is the romance between the unsuspecting leading lady and an unlikely, but wholly suitable gentleman. In this case, it’s Emma and her brother-in-law, the righteous (as played here) Mr. Knightley (Mark Strong). Strong’s Mr. Knightley is more reserved, less coy than Jeremy Northam’s; he plays Knightley more like Mr. Darcy (the leading man in Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, which A&E also offers in a wonderful miniseries). Beckinsale proves to be utterly delightful and in no way should this excellent adaptation be ignored. –N.F. Mendoza
Emma (A&E, 1997)

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