Emma, book and movie, thoughts

mademoisellenon: I agree, Emma is a feel-good movie. Predictable, but cute. After finishing the book last night, I couldn't wait to see the movie.

ewanspotter: I assume you've seen Emma because Ewan is in it. Well, even if not, hear this: I can forgive the horrid wig he wore for the fact that he sang. *swoon* Too bad his character was way reduced from the book, or maybe, due to the wig, that's a blessing.

holbytla: Ahh, my fellow Austen-addict. Yes, I am an addict, though I'm sad that I've now read and/or seen all six books. The book was hard to get into, but of course, wanting to know what happens, I got hooked and read it nearly every night. I kept trying to guess who (or even if) she would end up with when I remembered you having mentioned a certain name in your profile. Still, it totally caught me by surprise. As for the movie, I couldn't wait for the new version on Masterpiece Theater, so I just got the 1996 dvd. They cut Frank Churchill WAY down! He got so much more attention in the book. Not that I'm complaining (see above comment about the wig), actually I think they did well in emphasizing what mattered. The insult to Miss Bates was quite well done. It made more sense in film than in print.

Feedback, anyone else?

Before and after

Today was one of those days where I left work right after tutoring, wondering (yet again) if I'm really cut out for this. Usually, right after I wonder such things, I remember I have NO CLUE what I'd do for a job otherwise. Still, some things just aren't right, and I can't fix them, and I'm not even talking about the things that are out of my control. (tomorrow's vote at the board meeting I won't even touch...)

Then, I stopped at Borders, bought Emma on dvd, the book Atonement, and a coffee. Came home, watched movie, and felt better.

Tomorrow is jeans day!