Comments on: The movie that launched my writing career… http://tessadare.com/2009/03/10/the-movie-that-launched-my-writing-career/ Author of Historical Romance Wed, 16 May 2012 21:35:18 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Nancy J. Collins http://tessadare.com/2009/03/10/the-movie-that-launched-my-writing-career/comment-page-1/#comment-5516 Nancy J. Collins Thu, 25 Aug 2011 17:05:09 +0000 http://tessadare.com/?p=427#comment-5516 P&P did change my life. I used to be hooked on international espionage (Ludlum) but I decided to try the classics and now I watch it at least monthly. I have to say that I love Elliott Cowan in Lost In Austen, the way he used his eyes to tease and play with Elizabeth. Of course Colin is Darcy. My fav P&P is (1980) with Eliz. Garvie and David Rintoul. And Ciaran Hinds in Persuasion (Rupert Penry-Jones did not quite do it for me...love Rupert in Spooks). I watch them all over and over. P&P did change my life. I used to be hooked on international espionage (Ludlum) but I decided to try the classics and now I watch it at least monthly. I have to say that I love Elliott Cowan in Lost In Austen, the way he used his eyes to tease and play with Elizabeth. Of course Colin is Darcy. My fav P&P is (1980) with Eliz. Garvie and David Rintoul. And Ciaran Hinds in Persuasion (Rupert Penry-Jones did not quite do it for me…love Rupert in Spooks). I watch them all over and over.

]]> By: Christy http://tessadare.com/2009/03/10/the-movie-that-launched-my-writing-career/comment-page-1/#comment-4300 Christy Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:03:42 +0000 http://tessadare.com/?p=427#comment-4300 <strong>Pride and Prejudice</strong> was the movie that changed my life as well! It got me hooked on all things Austen, which led to being hooked on period dramas which then led to me becoming hooked on Regency based historical romances. This is the best movie I have ever seen and probably ever will see and I am so pleased to discover that this movie made such an impact on a favorite author of mine :wink: Pride and Prejudice was the movie that changed my life as well! It got me hooked on all things Austen, which led to being hooked on period dramas which then led to me becoming hooked on Regency based historical romances. This is the best movie I have ever seen and probably ever will see and I am so pleased to discover that this movie made such an impact on a favorite author of mine :wink:

]]> By: Andrea http://tessadare.com/2009/03/10/the-movie-that-launched-my-writing-career/comment-page-1/#comment-3873 Andrea Tue, 26 May 2009 21:09:09 +0000 http://tessadare.com/?p=427#comment-3873 COLIN FIRTH'S 1995 VERSION OF PRIDE AND PREDJUDICE WAS WAY BETTTER THAN THIS VERSION!!! the best thing the BBC has ever done!!! this was a good movie, but Colin Firth was born to play Mr. Darcy! He's sooo awesome!! Also, an interesting take on Pride and Predjudice is the movie Lost in Austen. Everyone, go see it! COLIN FIRTH’S 1995 VERSION OF PRIDE AND PREDJUDICE WAS WAY BETTTER THAN THIS VERSION!!!
the best thing the BBC has ever done!!!
this was a good movie, but Colin Firth was born to play Mr. Darcy! He’s sooo awesome!!
Also, an interesting take on Pride and Predjudice is the movie Lost in Austen. Everyone, go see it!

]]> By: Evangeline http://tessadare.com/2009/03/10/the-movie-that-launched-my-writing-career/comment-page-1/#comment-3649 Evangeline Sat, 14 Mar 2009 07:52:00 +0000 http://tessadare.com/?p=427#comment-3649 I have to say the movie that changed my life was <em>Easy Living</em>. A wonderful, fantastic screwball comedy that personified all I love about romance: pathos, wit, sexiness, and just sheer fun all rolled into a zany package. Even though it is a movie, I finally found my "voice" and the courage to tackle not only the NY-set historicals I'd been so hesitant to write, but contemporary romance. But I must say I love P&P05--the grimy, dirty pastoral setting, the social contrast between the Bennetts and the Binghams, and the giggling relationship between the sisters is exactly what I find missing in the Regency Historical. I'm glad you were inspired by the movie! I have to say the movie that changed my life was Easy Living. A wonderful, fantastic screwball comedy that personified all I love about romance: pathos, wit, sexiness, and just sheer fun all rolled into a zany package. Even though it is a movie, I finally found my “voice” and the courage to tackle not only the NY-set historicals I’d been so hesitant to write, but contemporary romance.

But I must say I love P&P05–the grimy, dirty pastoral setting, the social contrast between the Bennetts and the Binghams, and the giggling relationship between the sisters is exactly what I find missing in the Regency Historical. I’m glad you were inspired by the movie!

]]> By: Antonia Girmacea http://tessadare.com/2009/03/10/the-movie-that-launched-my-writing-career/comment-page-1/#comment-3647 Antonia Girmacea Fri, 13 Mar 2009 19:41:36 +0000 http://tessadare.com/?p=427#comment-3647 I love Pride and Prejudice. :) The 2005 version is among the few movies I rewatch and the soundtrack is one of my favorites ever. :) I love Pride and Prejudice. :)
The 2005 version is among the few movies I rewatch and the soundtrack is one of my favorites ever. :)

]]> By: Tessa http://tessadare.com/2009/03/10/the-movie-that-launched-my-writing-career/comment-page-1/#comment-3643 Tessa Fri, 13 Mar 2009 00:20:47 +0000 http://tessadare.com/?p=427#comment-3643 Kim, I love that line, too! Even though it's not really from the book. :) *swoon* indeed. Lori, I feel the same way - I love both movies, for different reasons. And yes, that scene where he hands her into the carriage is to die for! The hot look they exchange. And then afterwards, as he's walking away, there's a close up of him flexing his hand...like he's just felt an electric shock or something... *sigh* Santa - Yes, the hand flex! (see above) I love the 1995 version too, and I don't think anyone could ever replace Colin as Darcy in my imagination. He owns that role. And he's such a great guy to boot. In an interview, he was once asked which three women have had the greatest impact on his life - he answered: his mother, his wife, and Jane Austen. :) Kim, I love that line, too! Even though it’s not really from the book. :) *swoon* indeed.

Lori, I feel the same way – I love both movies, for different reasons. And yes, that scene where he hands her into the carriage is to die for! The hot look they exchange. And then afterwards, as he’s walking away, there’s a close up of him flexing his hand…like he’s just felt an electric shock or something… *sigh*

Santa – Yes, the hand flex! (see above) I love the 1995 version too, and I don’t think anyone could ever replace Colin as Darcy in my imagination. He owns that role. And he’s such a great guy to boot. In an interview, he was once asked which three women have had the greatest impact on his life – he answered: his mother, his wife, and Jane Austen. :)

]]> By: Santa http://tessadare.com/2009/03/10/the-movie-that-launched-my-writing-career/comment-page-1/#comment-3642 Santa Thu, 12 Mar 2009 03:05:48 +0000 http://tessadare.com/?p=427#comment-3642 Ah, P&P. Love the book. I LOVE the 1995 version. I own a copy I bought for an embarrassingly low price I paid for it a neighbor's garage sale. Suffice it to say I ran home before she realized what a treasure she let slip through her hands. I am a slow fan to the new version. On some level I feel like I'm being disloyal to Colin. I was the same way about Star Trek: The Next Generation. The very idea to create another series. Star Trek was a classic. You don't mess with perfection. It took a while but what can I say Patrick Stewart is the hot! The same is happening with this version. Every new viewing brings something wonderful to the table. When Darcy hands her up to the carriage then opens and closes his hand is visceral proof that he feels something powerful for Liz Bennett. Delish! Ah, P&P. Love the book. I LOVE the 1995 version. I own a copy I bought for an embarrassingly low price I paid for it a neighbor’s garage sale. Suffice it to say I ran home before she realized what a treasure she let slip through her hands.

I am a slow fan to the new version. On some level I feel like I’m being disloyal to Colin. I was the same way about Star Trek: The Next Generation. The very idea to create another series. Star Trek was a classic. You don’t mess with perfection. It took a while but what can I say Patrick Stewart is the hot!

The same is happening with this version. Every new viewing brings something wonderful to the table. When Darcy hands her up to the carriage then opens and closes his hand is visceral proof that he feels something powerful for Liz Bennett. Delish!

]]> By: Lori Brighton http://tessadare.com/2009/03/10/the-movie-that-launched-my-writing-career/comment-page-1/#comment-3641 Lori Brighton Wed, 11 Mar 2009 20:18:46 +0000 http://tessadare.com/?p=427#comment-3641 I adore both movies! If i want a quick fix, i'll watch the newest. My favorite part in the older version is, well, every part, but the lake, of course. Favorite part of the newer one is when they are leaving the house after Jane has been ill and Elizabeth starts to climb the carriage and Darcy takes her hand and helps her in. Not sure why, but love that part. There are so many movies I like, I wouldn't know where to start! I'd probably be trying to write those if not books. I adore both movies! If i want a quick fix, i’ll watch the newest. My favorite part in the older version is, well, every part, but the lake, of course. Favorite part of the newer one is when they are leaving the house after Jane has been ill and Elizabeth starts to climb the carriage and Darcy takes her hand and helps her in. Not sure why, but love that part.

There are so many movies I like, I wouldn’t know where to start! I’d probably be trying to write those if not books.

]]> By: Kim http://tessadare.com/2009/03/10/the-movie-that-launched-my-writing-career/comment-page-1/#comment-3640 Kim Wed, 11 Mar 2009 02:46:50 +0000 http://tessadare.com/?p=427#comment-3640 Oh, I love that story, Tessa! Love the movie too. The line, "you bewitch me body and soul", *swoon*! Oh, I love that story, Tessa!

Love the movie too. The line, “you bewitch me body and soul”, *swoon*!

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