This is a film of a book of a book or several books as it is based on a novel by karen joy fowler the jane austen book club, which is in turn about a group meeting to read jane austen s novels. The five women and one man who comprise the membership of the reading group are a diverse bunch, different ages, backgrounds, marital status, sexual orientations, beginning readers of jane austen and those who have been. Six californians start a club to discuss the works of jane austen, only to find their relationships both old and new begin to resemble 21st century versions of her novels. Jane austens books were pretty detailed social commentaries. When five women and one man get together to discuss the english writers beloved novels, they realize the heartaches of emma, mr. Maria elena bello born april 18, 1967 is an american actress best known for her appearances in the movies coyote ugly, the jane austen book club, thank you for smoking, a history of violence. But even thoughlike this movies neanderthal male charactersive never read a word of austen. Jasna is a nonprofit organization, staffed by volunteers, whose mission is to foster among the widest number of readers the study, appreciation, and understanding of jane austens works, her life, and her genius. R obin swicords the jane austen book club is pitched as the first wives club for coffeehouse intellectuals. Kingsley amis said, edmund and fanny are both morally detestable and the endorsement of their feelings and behavior by the author.
Darcy and the bennet sisters are not so different from their own. In a book club devoted to the authors works, several people maria bello, amy brenneman, emily blunt discover that their own lives closely parallel themes found in austen s prose. Jul 18, 2011 the jane austen book club is a motley crew of eccentrics such as california specializes in. The jane austen book club official trailer 2007 youtube. You can see where karen joy fowler got the idea for this novel, because she shows you. The jane austen book club, based on karen joy fowlers bestseller, offers a distinctive vision of hell a plane of being where there are only six novels that matter, and theyre consulted like. Five women and one man gather once a month to discuss a jane austen book, of which there were only six. What do you think the jane austen book club says about society today robin swicord writerdirector.
The jane austen book club, thank you for smoking, a history of violence, and. Ursula le guin is the science fiction author that grigg harris played by hugh dancy urges jocelyn played by maria bello to read throughout the movie the jane austen book club. An awardwinning actress, maria bello is popularly known for roles in coyote ugly, cooler, a history of violence, and the jane austen book club. The jane austen book club takes reading the classics to new heights of passion in this romantic comedy featuring an allstar cast. The jane austen book club is a 2007 american romantic drama film written and directed by robin swicord. The jane austen book club is such a wellacted, literate adaptation of karen joy fowler s 2004 best seller that your impulse is to forgive it for being the formulaic, feelgood chick flick that it is. Tv and movie sweaters knitting patterns in the loop knitting. Six californians start a club to discuss the works of jane austen. Sep 21, 2007 enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing the jane austen book club near you. Sep 21, 2007 the jane austen book club is such a wellacted, literate adaptation of karen joy fowlers 2004 best seller that your impulse is to forgive it for being the formulaic, feelgood chick flick. The jane austen book club is a 2004 novel by american author karen joy fowler. I want this incredible blanket cardigan sported by maria. The jane austen society of north america is dedicated to the enjoyment and appreciation of jane austen and her writing.
Im the type of person who obsesses over awesome knitwear she sees in movies. She also starred in the fox television series touch 20 and played a part in the classic television series er. Liked the film, but hughs character was the best thing in it. Sep 19, 2007 jane austens books were pretty detailed social commentaries. Maggie graces latest film jane austen book club, is an engaging tale of five slightly neurotic women and one man, amy brenneman, maria bello, kathy baker, emily blunt and hugh dancy who discover the novels of the english author eerily relevant to their own lives some two centuries after they were written. The jane austen book club 2007 free streaming on movieninja. Aug, 2007 as five women and one enigmatic man meet to discuss the works of jane austen, they find their love lives playing out in a 21st century version of her novels.
From the jane austen book club, worn by maria bello welcome to indielondon a site dedicated to londons entertainments scene cinema, music, theatre, etc. Jan 27, 2005 jane austen is one of my favorite authors, and a novel centered on a book club devoted to her struck me as interesting, and i simply couldnt put this beautiful and literary offering down. It was a critical success and became a national bestseller. The jane austen book club succeeds largely thanks to the strength of its cast. The jane austen book club by robin swicord kathy baker. Oct 29, 2004 the jane austen book club by karen joy fowler 288pp, penguin. Cast in credits order complete, awaiting verification. But even thoughlike this movies neanderthal male charactersive never read a word of austen, i feel confident in saying that it has more in common with your average feministangst chick flick than mansfield park.
Jun 29, 2007 r obin swicords the jane austen book club is pitched as the first wives club for coffeehouse intellectuals. The jane austen book club movies the new york times. Coincidentally opening here on the same day as movies adapted from stories by popular living novelists maeve binchy how about you and monica ali brick lane the jane austen book club throws. The story, which takes place near sacramento, california, centers on a book club consisting of five women and one man who meet once a month to discuss jane austen s six novels. With kathy baker, hugh dancy, amy brenneman, maria bello. Does anyone know where the jacket is from that jocelyn maria bello wears in jane austen book club. Hugh dancy and maria bello in robin swicords film version of the jane austen book club. Find over 11 jane austen book club groups with 798 members near you and meet people in your local community who share your interests.
From the jane austen book club, worn by maria bello welcome to indielondon a site dedicated to londons entertainments scene cinema, music, theatre, etc and the people who make the capital tick. The jane austen book club 2007 financial information. As a techie confused by austen s novels he compares mansfield park to return of the jedi and the women who read them, dancy is supremely likable. Theres enough drama big and small in the jane austen book club to fill one of the authors novels. Actor maria bello arrives at the the jane austen book. This sweater in particular was inspired by the cabled cardi worn by maria bello in the movie the jane austen book club during the scenes in which the group is discussing mansfield park. See more ideas about maria bello, ageless beauty and actresses. What were the names of the science fiction books mentioned. I do not own the jane austen book club nor the music, those are the properties of robin swicord. Maria bello check out maria bello filmography, biography and awards at msn watch online guide. Founded in 2007 by seattle local, nichelle, the jane austen book club of greater seattle is a once a month book club focusing on everything and anything jane austen.
Is there any difference in your mind between austen herself and the book s narrator. Each member of the 6person ensemble cast of the jane austen book club brings something different to the table at each of the club s monthly meetings. Robin swicords adaptation of the novel the jane austen book club concerns a group of women and a man who meet regularly to discuss the works of the popular author, but soon discover their lives are playing out much like one of the authors fictional worlds. Bernadette plans to have six members discuss all of austens six novels, with each member hosting the group once a month. Robin swicords the jane austen book club centers on its six members, who meet over six months to discuss the novels, which seem to have an uncanny relevance to events in their own lives, just as the newspaper horoscope always seems to be about you. Financial analysis of the jane austen book club 2007 including budget, domestic and international box office gross, dvd and bluray sales reports, total earnings and profitability. Maria bello, from book club to badass librarian jamie lynn from maria bello, whose most recent work includes the jane austen book club. Maria bello, from book club to badass librarian newnownext. Dec 19, 2012 im the type of person who obsesses over awesome knitwear she sees in movies. Jane austen book club mansifield park cardigan this cable cardigan with shawl collar is bethany hait s recreation of the sweater that maria bello wears in in the movie the jane austen book club during the scenes in which the group is discussing mansfield park.
The book club is the brainchild of fiftysomething sixtime divorcee bernadette kathy baker, who develops the idea when she meets prudie emily blunt, a prim, married high school french teacher in her mid20s, at a jane austen film festival. Hugh dancy, grigg the jane austen book club directed by robin swicord novel by karen joy fowler. See exclusive photos and pictures of maria bello from their movies, tv shows, red carpet events and more at. Maria bello, hugh dancy, kathy baker, emily blunt, amy brenneman, maggie grace, jimmy smits, marc blucas. Dec 22, 2009 does anyone know where the jacket is from that jocelyn maria bello wears in jane austen book club. The jane austen book club by karen joy fowler books. The screenplay, adapted from the 2004 novel of the same name by karen joy fowler, focuses on a book club formed specifically to discuss the six novels written by jane austen. Maria bello full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. The jane austen book club in a way provides the kind of comforting diversion that friendly bookgroups do. Does anyone know where the jacket is from that jocelyn maria. He genuinely looks befuddled, especially when the object of his affection, jocelyn, pushes. The jane austen book club directed by robin swicord novel by karen joy fowler. Bello is better known for dramatic roles in films such as the cooler and the history of violence, but she does an excellent job with this films lighter tone. Jane austen book club thank you for smoking medical drama ageless.
In the jane austen book club, five women and one young man come together to discuss all of jane austen s novels, and intertwine their lives and loves in the process. Mansfield park by jane austen book club discussion. Each female character just seemed to be a walking stereotype. Actor maria bello arrives at the the jane austen book club red carpet event during the toronto international film festival 2007 at roy thompson hall on september 9, 2007 in toronto, canada. Get premium, high resolution news photos at getty images. The jane austen book club well my recent posts on hugh dancy and emily blunt gave me a hankering for the jane austen book club.