Finished Lost in Austen, good God, it was horrible. By the end it was a total trainwreck. I've read better stuff on ff.net ( Read more... )

Ahahahahahahaha, she made Darcy dive into a pond to reenact the Colin Firth scene ( Read more... )

Well, this is mildly entertaining. It doesn't really grab me in any way but it's not horrible either ( Read more... )

Poll Lost in Austen

The best way to have lunch? Getting a stuffed pretzel and a juice at neighborhood Borders, spreading the books they allow you to bring into the dining area with you (smart move on their part, I've bought many a book after perusing it this way). There is no giddy feeling to compare with when you first open a new book and realize it's a whole other ( Read more... )

Saw Keira Knightly's version of Pride and Prejudice and shockingly didn't hate it ( Read more... )

Let me know if you want this behind cut.

Watching the train-wreck of a proposal scene in North & South made me think that classic literature is littered by these horrifying proposals (whether in the asking or the answering) so here is a poll to determine the worst. Because of poll space limitations, I elaborated the choices below. It's a wonder ( Read more... )

Rented and saw Constantine today with Mr. Dangermousie. It's about someone who can see demons, angels et al. He also knows he is going to hell when he dies. And since he has lung cancer? That is going to be awfully soon. There is also a cop (Rachel Weitz) who comes seeking his help etc etc. Loved it. It's visually amazing, has nifty Catholic ( Read more... )

The best review/bash of the new atrocity that is Keira Knightley's P&P is to be found

here

The author starts with her dashed hopes that P&P would have made a great pirate story (don't ask) and only improves from there:

Sample wonderfulness (read the comments, too):

these enjoyable musings were spoilt by the arrival of a pair of ominously ( Read more... )