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Love And Friendship 4.5 stars
“In one’s plight they say is one’s opportunity” says the hilariously irrepressible and manipulative Lady Susan Vernon (Kate Beckinsale) – a recently widowed mother and like many women in that position in 18th century England, now with no fortune, having to survive on her wit, beauty and the good graces of other men as she… Love And Friendship Read More
Sense And Sensibility 4.5 stars
Who doesn’t enjoy looking back to what seem like happier, simpler times, where having a fortune of four thousand a year marked one out as the catch of the season, and treating oneself meant buying some new bonnet ribbons for church on Sunday. Though of course, there were dangers – chest infections were common from wearing… Sense And Sensibility Read More
It’s International Women’s Day! Hear Me Roar Like The T-Rex In Jurassic Park
Yes, it’s that day again when all the mysogynists pop up to ask when International Men’s Day is. So come on over and tell me how to be a feminist. Just kidding, I can google. Once I’ve stopped Hoovering anyway. Also if you remind me I’ll do a post on IMD which is on 19th November. As long… It’s International Women’s Day! Hear Me Roar Like The T-Rex In Jurassic Park Read More
Pride And Prejudice And Zombies 3.5 stars
As the voiceover says early on in Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, “keep your swords as sharp as your wits. As the ultimate battle between the living and the undead has yet to be staged.” The beauty of a Jane Austen / zombie mashup is that you know exactly what’s going to happen in both genres,… Pride And Prejudice And Zombies Read More