Spotlight on the 2005 P&P Blog
I am 100% clear on the fact that my love for Pride & Prejudice and then Jane Austen was sparked by the 2005 movie adaptation by Joe Wright that starred Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen. A love affair of mythic proportions began in that theater and I have never felt the need to apologize for it, even when others have tried to convince me that I should! Luckily, despite the naysayers, I know I am not the only one. When I began my internet search days after seeing the movie I discovered a number of websites and forums comprised of individuals who felt the same as me.
Each of us pursued our quest to know more of Jane and Pride & Prejudice in different ways. We grew to appreciate her world and the myriad adaptations, spin-offs, novels, etc. to varying degrees. I embraced all of it. Yet, my heart has never forgotten the movie and the people, both in front of and behind the camera, who brought Jane’s story to life.
Another person who has held the movie close to her heart and devoted a large portion of her time to it is Jeane who maintains the 2005 Pride and Prejudice Blog.
I don’t remember when I first “met” Jeane. She created a forum before she created her blog, so somewhere along the line we “bumped” into each other. Yes she is a fan of my novels. But more importantly she has generously shared her love of the movie for over 3 and a half years now, followed the careers of the actors, updated on cinematic Jane-news, and in every way imaginable paid homage to the continuing excitement surrounding Pride and Prejudice.
In her own words–
A fan created blog for all P&P fans, covering all about the 2005 Oscar/Golden Globe Nominated film Pride & Prejudice starring Keira Knightley & Matthew Macfadyen. This blog will also post (and archive) any news/articles about the main P&P 05 cast (ie. Keira Knightley, Matthew Macfadyen, Rosamund Pike, Jena Malone, Carey Mulligan, Talulah Riley, Rupert Friend, Brenda Blethyn, and Donald Sutherland to name some) as well as director Joe Wright and other P&P crew news. Plus any P&P/Jane Austen related movies (ie. Becoming Jane, The Jane Austen Book Club, Pride and Prejudice (2010), etc.) and news articles.
Jeane has kept to that promise with daily posts. You name it, she will deliver it! Her devotion is incredible, and as a lover of this movie I applaud that. However, what touches me the most is her kindness and friendship toward me. Thanks, Jeane, for that.
To hear about Jeane’s journey in her own words, read her Confessions of a P&P Blogger
Then click the header to peruse her blog from today onward. You will not be disappointed!
Sharon Lathan
Sharon Lathan is the author of The Darcy Saga sequel series to Jane Austen's Pride & Prejudice. Her published novels include: Mr. and Mrs. Fitzwilliam Darcy, Loving Mr. Darcy, My Dearest Mr. Darcy, In the Arms of Mr. Darcy, The Trouble With Mr. Darcy, A Darcy Christmas, Miss Darcy Falls in Love, and The Passions of Dr. Darcy.
- Web |
- More Posts
27 Responses to Spotlight on the 2005 P&P Blog
Our Novels
P&P: RC
Be sure to vote!
*Giveaways
Enter our monthly contest using the Rafflecopter form on the
Giveaway Page.
All rules and prizes are listed there! Click the image or link provided.
Our Imprint
Purchasing
Austen Authors Amazon Marketplace
Contact Us
Authors can be contacted via their email link on the Austen Authors page. For general information or to contact the admins, click the image to the left.
April 30
Facebook
RSS
Twitter
Amazon Store
Another person after my own heart!! Everyone knows of my love for Colin Firth, but I have to say that I LOVE this version as well, soo sweet.
It had been some time since I have watched this version….far too long! Thank you!
This adaptation brought me back to Austen (after indulging in a passion for vampires for years). While Ehle will always be my vision of Elizabeth, MacFadyen comes closer, overall, to the reticent, brooding Darcy. However, no one, can top the smoldering eyes of Colin Firth.
The 1995 adaptation also clearly expressed the class differences between the Bennetts, Bingleys and Darcy. I am currently digging into those class differences to determine it's accuracy for a high school class focusing on P&P and the language of love.
I also use Darcy's proposal in the rain scene to demonstrate mood and tension in setting and acting.
I think it's time for another adaptation to hit the screen!
I keep hearing that Pride and Prejudice and Zombies has gone into production. Anyone know if this is just rumour?
Sharon,
Thank you for sharing this blog with other Austen fans.
I admit to loving Matthew Macfadyen as Darcy. That does not mean that I did not think Colin Firth was not also mesmerizing. The fact is I was a Macfadyen fan long before Pride and Prejudice. What we must keep in mind is that the 1995 version was nearly 6 hours long, where 2005's was 2 hours. It is much easier telling the story in the longer format. Comparing the two is not comparing apples to apples.
To answer Denise, there is a new adaptation for 2011, except it is set in modern times. Come talk about the 1995 adaptation with me on Oct. 20 when we begin our monthly movie discussions.
My first delve into P&P was this 2005 movie. I only heard of Jane Austen because my daughter insisted I read her Twilight seris. The main character refers most often to the JA chaacters so I got interested. Was thinking of reading P&P when my daughter said Mom I have the movie and it is my favorite movie of all time. We watched it together twice in a row and the next day I bought the book. I did then watch the 1996 version and fell in love with Colin Firth but I have to admit Matthew was much sexier with his kiss to Elizabeth. Colin and Jennifer left me wanting. It just needed more. Anyway I'm hooked just like you it began with the movie. charlene
Did I just realise there is to bee a new movie? When is it due out and will it make it to the big screen. Who will be the sexy Darcy?
charlene
Ok. I just might have to watch the 2005 version one more time. CF is still my Mr. Darcy, but I'm willing to give MM another chance. For someone who claims not to like this adaptation, I've already watched it a shocking number of times. ; )
Joanne
Loving all the comments. Particularly the one telling us to look out for 2011 adaptation, thanks Regina hooray!! I don't care if its set 200 years ago or yesterday I'm in!!
I love each and every adaptation for different reasons. My only regret with the 2005 version is the length. I really missed the depth the story has potential to go into alas I know a movie can only go for so long (sigh), otherwise Matthew and Keira did a fine job portraying my all time fav characters.
Even though I loved Colin's wet shirt for many years. Matthew's walk in the mist far surpasses it!! So many wonderful aspects to each version!
Great work with your blog too Jeane!
TSBO devotee
Vee
I honestly did not post this entry to start a debate! Personally I have never understood the one-or-the-other aspect to the "discussions" over 1995 and 2005 (or Colin vs. Matthew). As Regina said, they are different. We can have our fav version and fav Darcy, can even nitpick the choices in how the people involved adapted the novel. That is cool. But it is the hatred part of it that I do not understand.
Anyway, I have long since vowed not to enter into any more of those pointless discussions! This is merely a post to pay homage to Jeane and her tireless work. I think that is awesome, she is awesome, and this devotion is not something seen very often.
Thanks Jeane.
Since I read P&P before I saw either movie neither man is "my" Darcy. But anything that brings people to Austen is a great thing be it a movie or an actor.
Thanks for turning me onto this blog! I love this version of P&P.
Margay
Thanks so much for letting me know about this blog, Sharon — I'll definitely check it out!
And I have to say, I've loved something about every single P&P film adaptation, from the Olivier/Garson version onward. I'll always think it's wonderful that there are so many ways to interpret such a classic story
.
I love both adaptations!! My hubby actually took me to the theater to see the 2005 movie even though it is very girlie. He's such a sweetie!! He liked it but not enough to read the book! My JA addiction had already been firmly in place for several years by then though and I owned my much loved 95 DVD. So, yeah, I like them both! As for the blog, thank you so much! I'm always excited to find other addicts like myself!
I adore this one! Its my favorite!
This one is my all time favorite!
I enjoyed the P & P adaptations greatly and thanks for this interesting posting.
Thank you for the heads up. I did not know about Jeane's blog.
What a delightful and interesting post today. P & P offerings are always special for me.
Sharon,
You are absolutely right. I apologize for going off-track.
Thanks a lot Sharon (for the very kind words) and Austen Authors for the spotlight of my P&P Blog here (love visiting and reading all the fun and interesting posts by various Austen authors in this awesome blog)…as well as Vee, for the nice comments (as always) on my blog. It means a lot and I appreciate the spotlight post here about my lil' P&P blog. Thanks again.
Also, thanks everyone for reading Sharon's wonderful post here and commenting too. P&P/Jane Austen fans are the best!
Sharon, Thanks for jeane's blog. Lots of great info. charlene
This is my favorite movie!
i was so excited to see this site in the post!!! It is my favorite Pride and Prejudice movie site <3 so glad my two favorite sites appreciate each other
Jeanne has a beautfiul web site. It is my favorite P&P website too.
I loved the link of Matthew MacFadyen reading the P&P excerpt.
I have this on my alarm clock, and wake up to MM's calm, gentle voice every single morning:-)
Her daily P&P postings on Facebook always make me smile.
Warm regards,
Christy ?
I like this movie, but it wasn't my favorite – that belongs to A&E's 1995 version. But sometimes I want a P&P fix and 6 hours is just too much time to devote. So this version suffices in less than 2 hours.
This comment thread is now closed for the weekly & monthly giveaway. Thank you.