Jane Austen

Jane Austen

Date of Birth

1775-12-16

Date of Death

1817-07-18

Place of Birth

Steventon, Hampshire, England, UK

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Adjust your corsets for this trailer of Jane Austen’s Emma

Posted 7 years ago

OK confession time. Despite possessing a degree in English literature I have never once read a novel by Jane Austen. I'm well aware of her enduring popularity even though it's been two centuries since she passed. Her critique and commentary...

The UnPopular Opinion: Pride and Prejudice and Zombies

Posted 10 years ago

THE UNPOPULAR OPINION is an ongoing column featuring different takes on films that either the writer HATED, but that the majority of film fans LOVED, or that the writer LOVED, but that most others LOATHED. We’re hoping this column will...

Review: Love & Friendship

Posted 10 years ago

PLOT: Newly widowed and destitute, Lady Susan Vernon (Kate Beckinsale) enlists the aid of her American friend, Alicia (Chloe Sevigny) in a scheme designed to net her a rich new husband. REVIEW: In a way, Jane Austen adaptations are basically...

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Doctor Who’s Matt Smith joins Burr Steers’ Pride and Prejudice and Zombies

Posted 12 years ago

Filming will begin next week on the long-in-development adaptation of Seth Grahame-Smith's Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, and THR is reporting former Doctor Who Matt Smith has joined the cast. Smith will be playing Mr. Collins, and will star alongside...

Boardwalk Empire’s Jack Huston joins Pride and Prejudice and Zombies

Posted 12 years ago

After his phenomenal turn as fan favorite Richard Harrow on HBO’S BOARDWALK EMPIRE, everyone expected Jack Huston to become the next big thing in Hollywood. His name has been linked to roles in FRANKENSTEIN, James Bond, and even the role...

Review: Austenland (Sundance 2013)

Posted 14 years ago

PLOT: Jane (Keri Russell) is a lonely gal in her mid-thirties, whose love of Jane Austen has turned into an obsession. Not only is her apartment a shrine to Mr. Darcy of PRIDE & PREJUDICE, but her love life is...

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Disney+ gives casual viewers a list of the necessary films to watch in preparation for this year's Avengers: Doomsday.

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Hayden Panettiere, Heroes Star and Scream Fan Favorite, Dies at 36

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Hayden Panettiere, who rose to fame as the star of Heroes, has tragically passed away at only 36.

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Extraction 3: Pierce Brosnan, Don Lee, Joe Taslim, and more join Chris Hemsworth for another action-packed sequel

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Pierce Brosnan, Don Lee, Joe Taslim, Chi Lewis-Parry, and Siena Agudong join Chris Hemsworth for Sam Hargrave's Extraction 3.

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The Last Photograph: Zack Snyder’s gritty drama gets a first look teaser

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The Last Photograph marks a departure for Zack Snyder, with him embracing a more grounded, indie vibe.

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Ryan Gosling’s Ghost Rider sets 2028 release date

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Disney has slated Ryan Gosling's Ghost Rider movie for a 2028 release, which makes it the third Marvel movie to be released that year.

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Christopher Nolan Movies Ranked: Where Does The Odyssey Land?

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We rank all of Christopher Nolan's movies, up to and including his latest release, The Odyssey!

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Every Live-Action Spider-Man Movie Ranked: Which One Is the Best?

Posted 2 weeks ago

From 2002 to 2026, we're taking a look at every Live Action Spider-man film and ranking them. Let's see how they stack up!

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Every Spider-Man Actor Ranked: From Nicholas Hammond to Tom Holland

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Top 5 Movie Posters by the Legendary Drew Struzan

Posted 3 weeks ago

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What Are Your Ten Desert Island Movies?

Posted 1 week ago

You’ve been stranded on a desert island and you can only bring ten movies to watch. I'll give you my picks, but let us know your choices!