The Austen Archives

This time on The Austen Archives, we're on part three of a four-part series on the Lizzie Bennet Diaries, which was a Youtube adaptation of Pride and Prejudice that ran from Spring 2012 to Spring 2013. In part three, Jules and Sofia cover episodes 51-75 and the iconic Charlotte Lu and reminisce about the appearance and characterization of Daniel Vincent Gordh as William Darcy. We also cover how this series adapted Darcy's letter, Catherine DeBourgh, and Fitz Williams. Join us once again as we rediscover a fan (and personal) favorite!!

This week we're on part two of a four-part series on The Lizzie Bennet Diaries, which was a Youtube adaptation of Pride and Prejudice that ram from Spring 2012 to Spring 2013. In part two, Jules and Sophia cover episodes 26-50 and discuss the fantastic and manipulative Caroline Lee, and give huge props to Jessica Jade Andres who plays that character. We also discuss the eye-rolling George Wickham, and how this adaptation handles the "proposal" scene between Lizzie and Mr. Collins. Join us as we once again rediscover a fan (and personal) favorite!! Send in a voice message! https://anchor.fm/austen-archives/message

Hello lovely listeners! This week's episode is the first of a four-part series on the Lizzie Bennet Diaries, which was a Youtube adaptation that ran from Spring 2012 to Spring 2013. As there are over a hundred episodes we decided to split it up in in order to be able to talk more fully about the content. In this first part, we talk about the way the cast members embody their roles, the relationships we see on screen, and how much we love Mary Kate Wiles, who plays Lydia. Join us on our epic journey as we rediscover a fan (and personal) favorite!

In this week's episode, Jules and Sofia discuss 2005's Pride and Prejudice, directed by our favorite guy Joe Wright, and starring the incomparable Kiera Knightley as Elizabeth Bennet and renowned eye-actor Matthew Macfadyen as Mr. Darcy. Listen in as we discuss hands, yearning, and the beauty of this adaptation! PLEASE NOTE WE HAD SOME TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES WHILE RECORDING. OUR APOLOGIES.

In this week's episode, Jules and Sofia discuss Bollywood's take on Pride & Prejudice. This musical stars Martin Henderson as Will Darcy and Aishwarya Rai as Lalita Bakshi, who is our Elizabeth Bennet character. Listen as we discuss dancing, musical numbers, and how much we loved seeing Wickham get beat up. As a side note, we hope everyone is staying healthy out there!

In this week's episode, we review 2003's Mormon adaptation of Pride and Prejudice. Starring Kam Heskin and Orlando Seale as Elizabeth Bennet and Will Darcy, this movie focuses on their lives as imagined in Provo, Utah. Listen in as we discuss early 2000s fashion choices, religious over- and undertones, and being a perpetual student!

In this episode Jules and Sofia watch the iconic Bridget Jones' Diary, starring Colin Firth, Renee Zellweger, and Hugh Grant. Listen in as we talk about everything from white feminism, problematic choices, and New Years' Resolutions! Also, we mention how much we love Colin Firth yet again. Is this a recurring theme? You betcha!

In this time's episode, Jules and Sofia discuss the BBC's 1995 version of Pride & Prejudice, starring the lovely Colin Firth and effervescent Jennifer Ehle. Listen in as we talk about eye acting, voiceovers, and the human puppy-dog that is Charles Bingley! Thanks for listening! Side note: We reference a video in this episode. If you're curious as to what that video is, here's the link.

In this episode, Jules and Sofia talk about BBC's 1980 adaptation of Pride and Prejudice, starring Elizabeth Garvie as Elizabeth Bennet and David Rintoul as Mr. Darcy. Listen in as we talk about the heavy-handedness of this adaptation, as well as characterizations, why we hate Wickham, and the Corpse Bride? Thanks for listening in!

In this episode, we take on 1940's Pride and Prejudice! Starring Greer Garson as Elizabeth Bennet and Laurence Olivier as Mr. Darcy, this is the first  movie adaptation of Pride and Prejudice. Listen in as we talk about costumes, timelines, and weird accents!