Tag: Persuasion
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Emily: Everything You Need to Know About the Emma Mackey Film
From Pride and Prejudice and Emma to Little Women and Jane Eyre, the 90s seemed to be a romantic renaissance of movies based on some of the world’s classics, and since the enormous success of the Netflix series Bridgerton, we have begun to see a repeat of the 90s regency craze. With the sudden resurgence…
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Dakota Johnson Spent Two Weeks On The Office Set For Just A Few Minutes Of Screentime
They say to never meet your heroes. But for Dakota Johnson, the adage might be better reframed as “never sign on for the finale of a show you enjoy.”Though the actress is best known for starring in major productions like the “50 Shades of Grey” trilogy and Netflix’s recent “Persuasion” adaptation, she had a small…
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‘Persuasion’ Review: Dakota Johnson Stars In A Painfully Dull Take On Jane Austen’s Classic
A sea sponge has no nervous system. It has no eyes, ears, or mouth. It can’t physically feel a thing. Yet, step on a sea sponge, and you’ll feel pain. Observe their vivid colors, their intrinsic nooks, and cranes, and you’ll feel awe. Hold them in your hand, and they’ll tickle — maybe you’ll spare…
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Persuasion Review: The Fleabag-Ification Of Jane Austen
Jane Austen is frequently misunderstood. A deft social satirist, many of Austen’s works are surprisingly unsentimental despite her reputation for crafting sweeping romances that are still beloved today. Her heroines would often reflect Austen’s own sharp writing: witty, clever, strong-willed, and unwilling to bow to the pressures of society. But then there’s Anne Elliot, the…
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Ciaran Hinds Says ‘Yes’ to Everything, but It Took ‘Belfast’ to Make Him an Oscar Nominee
Ciaran Hinds has reached what Miss Jean Brodie would have called his prime. After working in theater, television, and films for 45 years, he now lands juicy roles in studio and indie pictures alike as romantic lead (“Persuasion”), a Roman emperor, “Harry Potter” wizard, many villains, and, this year, as a grandfather in Kenneth Branagh’s…
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Dakota Johnson to Star in ‘Persuasion’ Based on Jane Austen’s Novel
Dakota Johnson is set to star in “Persuasion,” based on the novel by Jane Austen, it was announced on Tuesday.Netflix and MRC Film have partnered on the film that will be directed by theater director Carrie Cracknell, who recently directed Jake Gyllenhaal and Tom Sturridge in “Sea Wall/A Life on Broadway.” “Persuasion” will be her…