Virtual View: P&P 1 — Austen Archive

~Cheryl Thu, Dec 5, 1996 (04:22) seed

What is happening re: the P&P1 viewing? I proposed starting it on Dec. 1 (which did not happen!) and someone else suggested waiting til the holidays were over. What is the concensus of the group? Is there still interest in a virtual view? I hope so, because my tape just arrived yesterday and I am impatient to see it, but shall wait if we decide to do it in January. Let's discuss it further, shall we?

~Anna Thu, Dec 5, 1996 (04:39) #1

I'd like to watch it again. It was I who suggested that we wait until the holidays are over, but that was just based on my guess of people's background actvity; besides the hols Amy and many of our technos must be spending a great deal of time doing unix and other magics. I don't mind when we do the virtual view - I've tracked down 3 sets of the tapes at a local video rental, I just need a few days warning.

~Amy Thu, Dec 5, 1996 (04:52) #2

Go choir director. Just do it.

~Bernie Thu, Dec 5, 1996 (07:03) #3

I could do it in the week begining Monday 16th, otherwise it will have to be in January if I'm to participate. Next semester doesn't start 'til 6th Jan!

~Donna Thu, Dec 5, 1996 (11:14) #4

Yo, Cheryl, I would but, I have to buy the video. I can't rent it. I would rather send the $20.00 or more on "Middlemarch" or "Martin Chizzlewit" or"Emma Watson" a book, I just caught a look at,I think it might be "new". I'll have to checkout the author.

~Linda409 Thu, Dec 5, 1996 (12:44) #5

I'm still interested. Anytime is okay with me. Linda

~Cheryl Thu, Dec 5, 1996 (14:12) #6

Ok, how about this? The week between Christmas and New Years is usually pretty quiet. What if we watch it after Christmas and start discussion on Sunday, December 29? If there are no violent objections, let us "make it so!"

~Anna Thu, Dec 5, 1996 (15:50) #7

Yo

~Mich Thu, Dec 5, 1996 (16:19) #8

May I join you all? I'm really looking forward to this viewing. Even though P&P1 has nothing to P&P2 it's always broght me back to some parts of the book I'd forgetten about just watching P&P2. Plus Mr.D in 1 is so humorous, but I'll wait till we view to talk about it. Donna, I have an extra copy if you like to borrow for the viewing. email me if you are interested. I think I'm starting to see a trend in gift receiveing this xams. Since everyone knows I'm such a Austen nut, I think I'm going to see alot of duplicates to my already large austen collection. Not that I mind. Mich

~elder Thu, Dec 5, 1996 (18:40) #9

After Christmas agrees w/ my schedule also. With the end of the semester, final exams, Christmas preparations and travelling -- well, let us just say that my hours are filled. I barely have enough time to drop in here or at Pemberley!

~PatK Thu, Dec 5, 1996 (19:59) #10

That week is fine with me too. I'm taking vacation from 12/18 til 12/26 so will have time to watch before my company comes on the 23rd. I think that I'll put it on while I'm baking for Christmas. Finally put a vcr in the kitchen since I spend a lot of time there - especially before Christmas when I bake continuously for about 4 days.

~PatK Thu, Dec 5, 1996 (20:00) #11

That week is fine with me too. I'm taking vacation from 12/18 til 12/26 so will have time to watch before my company comes on the 23rd. I think that I'll put it on while I'm baking for Christmas. Finally put a vcr in the kitchen since I spend a lot of time there - especially before Christmas when I bake continuously for about 4 days.

~Donna Thu, Dec 5, 1996 (20:34) #12

Ok, with me I am getting the "flick". Gosh, Pat all that baking sure sounds familiar. What do you bake?

~mich Fri, Dec 6, 1996 (00:04) #13

Would anyone be interested in doing a virtual viewing of persuasion. It is fast becoming my second favorite Austen novel. I have often wanted all your thoguths on it. Anyone game after P&P1? Mich

~Cheryl Fri, Dec 6, 1996 (00:23) #14

Mich, that sounds great, I'd like it very much.

~Amy Fri, Dec 6, 1996 (05:02) #15

Persuasion. Me too. It is so real. Life could not have been so glossy as it is in P&P2

~Linda409 Fri, Dec 6, 1996 (07:43) #16

Virtual view of Persuasion; yes, yes, yes!!!! It's my next favorite JA novel after P&P. You mean the 1995 Amanda Root movie, right? I also own the (1971,72)? BBC adaptation.

~Kim Fri, Dec 6, 1996 (08:44) #17

I would love a virtual view of Persuasion. I have seen the Amanda Root and the BBC version. My favorite part in the BBC version is when Anne is reading Wentworth's letter. You hear his voice as she reads it silently. It really tugs at my heart's strings to hear from a man so much in love. Sighhhhhhhhhhhhhh|

~Donna Fri, Dec 6, 1996 (10:00) #18

Very good idea Mich,I have the Amanda Root version.

~mich Fri, Dec 6, 1996 (11:51) #19

I have the Amanda Root version as well. Oh, happy day indeed!

~JohanneD Fri, Dec 6, 1996 (13:27) #20

Count me in on both account, I have the persuasion tape and just ordered today my P&P1 (with the Advocate), which I should receive in a couple of days. Great fun awaiting...

~Ann Fri, Dec 6, 1996 (15:23) #21

The copy of Persuasion I just bought actually has Amanda Root and Ciaran Hinds on the cover and not some Fabio look alike! Persuasion is more accurate than all of the other adaptations in one respect: at night the scenes are actually dark. In P&P2 and S&S (and to a lesser extent Emma) it is way to bright in the evenings to be candle-lit!

~Cheryl Fri, Dec 6, 1996 (22:36) #22

"In P&P2...it is way to bright in the evenings to be candle-lit!" True, true Ann, but if the makers of P&P2 had been historically accurate on that point, we would not have been able to enjoy the full force of The Look!

~carolee Fri, Dec 6, 1996 (23:33) #23

I also would love a virtual view of Persuasion. I've seen both versions but don't own either. However, it's beginning to look alot like Christmas and since both Emma and Persuasion were high on my wish list...... One can only hope.

~Ann Sat, Dec 7, 1996 (14:01) #24

Does anyone know the release date for the video of Mirimax's Emma?

~MSO Sat, Dec 7, 1996 (18:31) #25

The last I heard the Mirimax version of Emma was due out in March

~Donna Sat, Dec 7, 1996 (19:08) #26

Ann I use "The Best Video Guide" it is updated daily. http://www.tbvg.com/ click on "Upcoming". It loads fast too.

~JohanneD Sun, Dec 8, 1996 (12:21) #27

Checked on your link and looks like the English Patient should me release in April too with Romeo+Juliet and Twelft Night (spell?)

~PatK Sun, Dec 8, 1996 (15:19) #28

I have the Amanda Root version of Persuasion - haven't seen it yet. Donna (in response to #19), I bake lots of cookies and candy for Christmas. Fix up plates or boxes to take to people (like the vet's office, my hairdresser, work, etc.) It isn't Christmas without the baking. I've been spending the weekend decorating the house. I love to sit in the living room by 'tree' light and listen to music. Almost makes me want to leave the tree up all year.

~amy2 Mon, Dec 9, 1996 (16:13) #29

PERSUASION rules! Why this wasn't nominated for Best Picture, I will never understand. Was a lot less glossy & star-driven than S&S, but much truer to Austen, in my view. . .

~lisaC Mon, Dec 9, 1996 (20:20) #30

I just finished reading Persuasion and believe that after P&P it is my favourite Jane Austen novel. Captain Wentworth's letter to Anne is so touching and heartfelt. You can feel his anguish, desire and fear of rejection. I can't describe what it did to me. I haven't seen the movie yet but can hardly wait. I hope I will be as enthralled and enchanted as I was with P&P.

~mich Tue, Dec 10, 1996 (23:46) #31

Lisa, I think you'll be please. The movie is really well done, both actor do a good job. Happy viewing. Mich

~Ann2 Wed, Dec 11, 1996 (12:56) #32

I'd like to parttake in the view and read scheme too. Have got P&P1, hope to get hold of Persuasion (in an emergency I have the old BBC version, don't laugh at me, but I like Wentworth in it. And Sir Walter Eliott!)

~amy2 Wed, Dec 11, 1996 (15:43) #33

I hope you guys issue a report after y'all see P&P1. I do own the tapes, but I'll reserve my opinion until after your virtual view.