Tag: Pride & Prejudice
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‘Pride & Prejudice’s Alternate Ending Scandalized UK Audiences
The 2005 movie Pride & Prejudice, directed by Joe Wright, is one of the best adaptations of the classic Jane Austen novel, but what some fans might not know is that two different endings of the film exist — the original one, and the US version. The key events of the film’s climax are the…
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Matthew Macfadyen’s Mr. Darcy Is the Best Mr. Darcy
Jane Austen’s proud and aloof Mr. Darcy, from her most famous novel Pride and Prejudice, is undoubtedly one of the most famous romantic heroes of all time and has inspired countless others. Since Laurence Olivier in 1940, many actors have tried their hand at portraying him on the small and big screen, but one performance…
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Keira Knightley Recalls Initial Expectations for ‘Bend It Like Beckham’: ‘Nobody Will See It. It’s Fine’
Keira Knightley became one of the most respected actresses of her generation by balancing period roles such as “Pride & Prejudice” and “The Imitation Game” with blockbuster franchises like “Pirates of the Caribbean.” But before she started racking up Oscar nominations, she rose to prominence for her role in the 2002 soccer comedy “Bend It…
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The Joe Wright and Keira Knightley Team-Up That Deserves More Attention
If you’re a fan of historical dramas or romance movies, chances are you’ve watched 2005’s Pride & Prejudice, directed by Joe Wright and based on the timeless novel by Jane Austen. You’ve possibly even seen Atonement, also by Wright, released in 2007. But even if you haven’t, you likely know that Keira Knightley is in…
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Alison Bechdel Officially Gives ‘Fire Island’ a Pass Amid Failed Bechdel Test Furor
“Fire Island” ignited a viral Twitter debate on June 7 over gender representation, but now the Bechdel Test creator herself, Alison Bechdel, has issued the last word.The conversation began after New York Magazine podcaster Hannah Rosin tweeted, “So Fire Island gets an F- on the Bechdel test in a whole new way,” citing the lack…