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Matthew Macfadyen and Keira Knightley in Pride and Prejudice 2005

Some Random Thoughts on Re-watching Pride and Prejudice (2005)

Not very long ago I wrote a post talking about my favorite Jane Austen adaptations, and not very long after that, we began re-watching some of the Jane Austen movies we hadn't seen in a long time. I found some…

By Lizzie Hexam March 23, 2026Period Dramas17 Comments

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My Favorite Movie Version of Every Jane Austen Novel (almost)

I enjoy watching Jane Austen movies, and I enjoy watching multiple adaptations of the same story. Put these two things together, and over the years I have watched quite a few adaptations of Jane Austen's books. As is darkly hinted…

By Lizzie Hexam February 13, 2026Period Dramas16 Comments

Pride and Prejudice 1995 vs. 2005 Comparison

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Pride and Prejudice Comparison: 1995 vs. 2005

Before I was in the position to compare the 1995 and 2005 versions of Pride and Prejudice for myself, I had seen quite a lot of what people had to say regarding them. The overall impression I got was that…

By Lizzie Hexam April 25, 2023Bookishness, Period Dramas6 Comments