Wit Beyond Measure
86 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsIt is a truth universally acknowledged that a reader in possession of Austen novels must be in want of a podcast. Hosts Catrina and Elle are lit majors who love reading these books through a modern and historic lens.
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The Power of a Note
March 17, 2023 17:00 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MBPersuasion: 21 - 24 The long awaited conclusion to the Persuasion conversation! What is the deal with Mr. Elliot? Why did Wentworth just walk out on Anne at in the theater like that? How is all of this drama going to come to an end? Can Anne even handle it!? Of course she can, this is Austen after all. This week Elle and Catrina talk all about Mr. Elliot and his motives, pick apart his dastardly plot, and have a tense conversation about just how swoon worthy the end of this book really is...
Anne Finds a Friend
December 14, 2022 19:00 - 54 minutes - 37.1 MBPersuasion: Chapters 17 - 20 Anne is still stuck in Bath, but at least now she has a friend. After dealing with her family for too long, Anne is pleased to find an old school friend who is staying in Bath due to illness and financial troubles. What's more, the Crofts have come to Bath as well and Anne takes a walk with the admiral to find out that there is news of Louisa - also that Wentworth is on his way. Before she knows it, Anne's thoughts shift from avoiding her family to spending time...
Why Did it Have to be Bath?
November 08, 2022 19:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MBPersuasion Chapters 13-16 Anne seems to keep finding herself in awkward situations. First she is alone at the Musgrove home while everyone is still in Lyme. Then she retreats to Lady Russell's home only to be asked to spend the day with the Croft's in Kellynch Hall. When the Musgroves return and things begin to feel normal again, Anne and Kady Russell are told that the notorious Mr. Elliot has made amends with Sir Elliot. After hearing this news, Anne finally makes her way to her least fav...
Anne Elliot is a Snack
October 28, 2022 03:00 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MBPersuasion Chapters 9-12 Anne is finding that having to spend a lot of time around her former lover, Captain Wentworth really isn't that bad. He is always hanging around the Musgrove family and flirting with Louisa and Henrietta. He is always nice and cordial to Anne. He fails to catch Louisa, who falls and breaks her head. It's probably fine. Also, Anne catches the eye of a handsome gentleman. This week Elle and Catrina discuss Captain Wentworth's interactions with Anne and his danger...
It's Fine. Everything is Fine
October 20, 2022 02:00 - 52 minutes - 36.4 MBPersuasion Chapters 5-8 Everything is fine, perfectly fine, right Anne? Sure your ex is hanging around. A lot, actually. He is always around. What's up with that? Oh, he is also flirting with your sisters-in-law. Yeah, it's fine. It's fine. Everything is totally fine. This week Elle and Catrina go through all the drama that has been happening around Anne Elliot. Wentworth comes around, and Anne has to face him for the first time since breaking his heart. We're sure it's going to be just f...
Meet Anne Elliot
October 13, 2022 02:00 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MBPersuasion: Chapters 1-4 Sir Elliot of Kellynch-Hall has high standards. He has no sons, and his heir chose not to marry his eldest daughter. Now he must face a massive lifestyle change to pay his debts, and he isn't thrilled about the prospect of renting his home. Luckily his clever middle daughter, Anne, and friend Lady Russell help him. However, this new renter puts Anne in an awkward situation of the heart. Season five has finally started, and Catrina and Elle tackle Jane Austen's Per...
Season 5 Trailer
September 15, 2022 16:00 - 2 minutes - 2.1 MBPersuasion is one of Austen's most popular novels, but somehow Elle still has no idea what it is about. But, she has seen Sweet Home Alabama? Is it the same thing?
Mansfield Park with a Twist
August 03, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 44.6 MBFinal Mansfield Park adaptations! What would happens if Fanny Price decided to take her life into her own hands? How would her life change? Would Edmund get his just deserts? What if Lady Bertram was really into ancient Egyptian artifacts? What if she accidentally woke up an ancient mummy, who happened to fall in love with Fanny Price? Is it Mansfield Park meets The Mummy*? This week Elle and Catrina read two Mansfield Park adaptations that add a bit of a twist. Elle reads A Contrary Wind,...
Mansfield Park "Modernized"
July 13, 2022 20:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MBMansfield Park Adaptations What would life at Mansfield Park look like if it wasn't the early 1800s? What if the park was picked up and moved to 1930s Chicago, or modern day England? What would the story look like without the societal restrictions of the time, but with the modern inconveniences we have today? This week Catrina and Elle take a look at two more "modern" Mansfield Park adaptations. Elle's book, Bellevere House, takes place in 1930's Chicago and adds a comedic flair to the Aus...
A Modern Look at Austen and Women's Rights to Bodily Autonomy
July 05, 2022 22:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MBThis week Catrina tells Elle all about a modern Young Adult adaptation of Mansfield Park. Elle shares a list of great books by Indigenous authors to check out, including swooning romances, rom-coms, fiction, and poetry. On June 24, 2022, the Supreme Court decided that the historic ruling of Roe vs Wade should be overturned. This will send any laws regarding women's rights to abortion healthcare access to the states, many of which have already put in place extremely restrictive and dangerous...
A Modern Look at Austen and Women's Rights to Bodily Autonomy
July 05, 2022 22:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MBThis week Catrina tells Elle all about a modern Young Adult adaptation of Mansfield Park. Elle shares a list of great books by Indigenous authors to check out, including swooning romances, rom-coms, fiction, and poetry. On June 24, 2022, the Supreme Court decided that the historic ruling of Roe vs Wade should be overturned. This will send any laws regarding women's rights to abortion healthcare access to the states, many of which have already put in place extremely restrictive and dangerous...
Prequels and Sequels
June 18, 2022 15:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MBMansfield Park book adaptations What was Mrs Norris' life like before the events in Mansfield Park? How did she become one of the least liked characters in all of Austen's novels? What happened after Fanny and Edmund's happily ever after? What does the future look like for Susan Price, Tom Bertram, or Henry Crawford? This week Catrina and Elle read a prequel and a sequel to Austen's Mansfield Park. Catrina learns the origin story of Mrs. Norris, taking place long before her sisters married...
Mansfield from a Different Point of View
June 01, 2022 18:00 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MBThis week Elle and Catrina discuss a few Mansfield Park book adaptations. What would Mansfield Park look like through the point of view of Edmund Bertram? How would Mary Crawford tell her won story? These adaptations look at the story through different points of view. Elle read Edmund Bertram's Diary, by Amanda Grange. As part of Grange's Austen heroes series, this book follows Austen story beat by beat through the POV of Edmund. While Grange always delivers a great read, this book suffers...
2007 Mansfield Park Film
May 20, 2022 18:00 - 58 minutes - 40.1 MBMansfield Park - 2007 - Staring Billie Piper and Hayley Atwell This 2007 adaptation might ring truer to the books for some, while still falling flat for others. Only inspired by the novel - unlike the 1999 version - this is a true adaptation of Mansfield Park. But does it hold up? Does it do the novel justice? Elle and Catrina are at odds about this adaptation. While Elle feels that this is a truer adaptation, Catrina prefers the 1999 version. While this adaptation did some things well, it...
1999 Mansfield Park Film Adaptation
May 11, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 43.6 MBMansfield Park - 1999 - Staring Frances O'Connor and Johnny Lee Miller What happens to Mansfield Park if Fanny Price was more like Jane Austen? This adaptation of Mansfield Park is far from a true adaptation. In the title sequence it says that the film was inspired by Mansfield Park and Jane Austen's journals. This leads to an interesting combination of real-life people and fictional characters. Elle and Catrina have their critiques of this film that range from overall storytelling to the ...
Our Final Thoughts on Mansfield Park
May 05, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 44.4 MBThis week Elle and Catrina wrap up Mansfield Park and discuss some things that really stuck out to them. Elle was very interested in looking at how this book strongly focuses on morality and how modern readers may find a connection with Fanny Price to be somewhat of a stretch. Catrina was interested in comparing Fanny's relationships to both Edmund and Sir Thomas - using several popular romance novel tropes to prove that the development of her relationship to Sir Thomas was way more interes...
Happily Ever After?
April 28, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 47.2 MBMansfield Park: Chapters 44-48 In these final chapters of the novel, Fanny is stuck in Portsmouth while chaos is happening in London. Letters arrive to the Price household describing Tom Bertram's (junior) serious illness, Maria's indiscretion, and Mary Crawford's conniving. In the aftermath, Edmund finally goes to pick up Fanny and bring her back to Mansfield Park, where, once home, Fanny learns all that happened between Edmund and Mary that caused their falling out. Now, with Mary out of ...
Sir Thomas Was Right?
April 20, 2022 21:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MBMansfield Park: Chapters 39-43 Fanny is super unhappy in Portsmith. Her house is hectic and her family doesn't seem to care that she is there. But don't worry, things are only going to get weirder when Henry Crawford shows up. At least there hasn't been any word about an engagement from Edmund or Mary Crawford yet. This week Catrina and Elle take a good look at the Price family. Austen is known for showcasing the flaws of beloved family members and the Price family is no exception. Catrina...
The Audacity of Edmund Bertram
April 13, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 43.1 MBMansfield Park: Chapters 35 - 38 Edmund feels it's necessary to offer his opinion on the matter of Fanny and Henry's potential engagement. While he disguises his concern as help, it really isn't helpful at all. What's more, Sir Thomas decides to remind Fanny how good she's got it by sending her back home. Needless to say, Fanny needs a vacation, but she isn't going to find it at her parent's house. This week Elle and Catrina agree that Edmund Bertram is the worst hero so far. Elle gets up...
No Means No Guys
April 06, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 48.5 MBMansfield Park: Chapters 31 - 34 The men in Fanny's life just don't understand. After getting an unexpected and unwanted proposal from Henry Crawford, Fanny spends the rest of these chapters telling him no. But Henry isn't the only one Fanny has to deal with. Sir Thomas freaks out when she tells him she will not marry Henry. Surely Edmund will come to her rescue... yeah, no. This week Elle and Catrina get angry at all of the men at Mansfield Park. They remind the characters again that no m...
Is There Love in the Air?
March 30, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 41.5 MBMansfield Park: Chapters 27-30 Fanny's anxiety around Mary Crawford's gift continues to rise after Edmund also gifts her a necklace. Edmund starts to get anxious about whether Mary is willing to marry him after he becomes a clergyman. Henry becomes buddy-buddy with William and Mary gets into a pretty intense fight with Edmund. All of this before the ball at Mansfield Park even begins! This week Elle and Catrina discuss everything from Fanny's necklace dilemma to Henry Crawford's declaratio...
A Guest at Mansfield Park
March 16, 2022 20:00 - 58 minutes - 40.1 MBMansfield Park: Chapters 23- 26 Fanny has finally been invited to dinner all on her own - well, except Edmund was also invited, but that isn't the point. While Fanny is nervous about her dinner at the Grants, she is excited, until she sees a familiar barouche outside. Henry Crawford is back, and he has a devilish little plan for Fanny. But when an unexpected guest arrives at the Park, everything seems to shift a little and no one seems to be sure of their feelings. This week Elle and Catr...
The Return of Sir Thomas
March 10, 2022 22:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MBMansfield Park: Chapters 19-22 From the beginning, Edmund wondered what would happen if his father found out about the play. Well, now we get to see it first hand because Sir Thomas has returned to Mansfield Park. This changes everything. What will become of the Maria, Henry, Mr. Rushworth love triangle? Will Edmund officially become a clergyman, or has Mary convinced him otherwise? How will life change at the park now that Sir Thomas is back? This week Elle and Catrina discuss the goings-...
Lover's Vows Controversy
March 02, 2022 21:00 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MBMansfield Park: Chapters 14 - 18 After much deliberation, the gang at Mansfield Park have finally decided on a play - Lover's Vows. This scandalous play causes a lot of drama around the house, especially between the Bertram sisters. What's more, it puts Edmund in a bit of a situation when he has to choose between standing his ground against the play and taking up a part to keep this scandal under wraps. This week Catrina and Elle discuss how Henry Crawford tears apart Maria and Julia, Edm...
Lover's Vows Controversy
March 02, 2022 21:00 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MBMansfield Park: Chapters 14 - 18 After much deliberation, the gang at Mansfield Park have finally decided on a play - Lover's Vows. This scandalous play causes a lot of drama around the house, especially between the Bertram sisters. What's more, it puts Edmund in a bit of a situation when he has to choose between standing his ground against the play and taking up a part to keep this scandal under wraps. This week Catrina and Elle discuss how Henry Crawford tears apart Maria and Julia, Edm...
Scandal in the Shrubbery
February 23, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBMansfield Park: Chapters 9-13 If you are looking for scandalous activities in Jane Austen novels, then these are the chapters for you! Bridgerton fans will love all this drama. While visiting Southerton, the Mansfield Park gang manages to separate themselves into pairs and find some hidden away places. Edmund and Mary leave Fanny to wander the woods. Maria and Henry send Mr. Rushworth away to find a key before heading out into the shrubbery alone. It all happens right in front of Fanny! Th...
Who are Mary and Henry Crawford?
February 16, 2022 20:00 - 55 minutes - 37.9 MBMansfield Park: Chapters 5-8 There is something about this Mary Crawford and her fuckboi of a brother Henry. They are visitors from the city who are lauded as the height of sophistication and knowledge by the Bertram sisters. Mary Clearly has her eyes set on one of the Bertram brothers, while Henry finds himself flirting with the sisters. But, most egregiously, Mary keeps taking out Fanny's horse. This week Elle and Catrina talk about the Crawfords and how they are integrating themselves ...
Meet the Gang at Mansfield Park
February 09, 2022 19:00 - 47 minutes - 33 MBMansfield Park Chapters 1-4 Season 4 is all about the drama and scandal of Mansfield Park. In this episode, we meet all of the major players in this Austen novel. We meet our heroine, Fanny Price, our hero Edmund Bertram, his sisters Maria and Julia who give off major evil stepsister vibes, and the adults in the story, who really should be paying more attention, Sir and Lady Bertram and Mrs. Norris. If that sounds like a lot of backstory, you'd be right. This week Elle and Catrina start...
Season 4 Trailer
February 02, 2022 17:00 - 2 minutes - 2 MBIt' 's time to start our next Austen novel! This season, Catrina and Elle will be reading Mansfield Park. A story about an unfortunately named character, Fanny Price, and her experiences living with her wealthy Aunt and Uncle in Mansfield Park. Full of familial drama, historical context, and one of Austen's biggest F-bois, this novel is going to keep us on our toes. But before we open the pages of this classic novel, Elle is going to set us up. She is going to tell us everything we need t...
Crimson Peak - A Gothic Film
January 06, 2022 19:00 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MBThis week, Elle and Catrina talk about Guillermo de Toro's 2015 film, Crimson Peak! *DISCLAIMER* This episode is spoiler heavy - if you haven't seen Crimson Peak and don't want any of the story spoiled then take a moment, watch it first, and come back to us - we'll be here when you're ready. Elle does a wonderful job of setting up the film's major plot points - highlighting the gorgeous scenery, expertly designed costumes, and actors chosen at the peaks of their careers all coming together...
Modern Northanger Abbey Adaptations
December 24, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 45.9 MBThis week, Elle and Catrina read through two modern adaptations of Jane Austen's Northanger Abbey. Catrina discuss the drama of North by Northanger, by Rebecca A. Jamison, while Elle talks about the chemistry in Northpointe Chalet, by Debra White Smith. Everything feels like a Hallmark rom-com in North by Northanger. A mix between Northanger Abbey and North by Northwest, this book has kidnapping, attempted murder, and a former lawyer turned truck driver. Most importantly, it might be the ...
Modern Northanger Abbey Adaptations
December 24, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 45.9 MBThis week, Elle and Catrina read through two modern adaptations of Jane Austen's Northanger Abbey. Catrina discuss the drama of North by Northanger, by Rebecca A. Jamison, while Elle talks about the chemistry in Northpointe Chalet, by Debra White Smith. Everything feels like a Hallmark rom-com in North by Northanger. A mix between Northanger Abbey and North by Northwest, this book has kidnapping, attempted murder, and a former lawyer turned truck driver. Most importantly, it might be the ...
Henry Tilney's Diary and a Modern Northanger Abbey
December 09, 2021 20:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MBThis week, Elle and Catrina read two Northanger Abbey adaptations. While each book is part of a collection of adaptations that we have read before. One is Northanger Abbey through the eyes of Henry Tilney. The other is a modern take - do modern, Catherine might be a Twilight girl. Elle reviews Henry Tilney's Diary by Amanda Grange. This is the third book by Amanda Grange Elle has read for the podcast and, like the others, it doesn't disappoint. If you love Henry Tilney, then this book wil...
2007 Northanger Abbey
November 26, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 47.8 MBReview of the 2007 Northanger Abbey film starring Felicity Jones, Carrey Mulligan, and JJ Feild. This week Catrina and Elle talk about the only film adaptation they will be watching of Northanger Abbey. How did this film compare to the book? What was changed? What stayed true to the story? How did this adaptation compare to other films? With a few deviations from the book, this adaptation actually improves upon the original story. Catherine indulges in a few book fantasies. Isabella feels...
Our Final Thoughs on Northanger Abbey
November 17, 2021 21:00 - 58 minutes - 40.1 MBThis week Catrina and Elle talk about everything Northanger Abbey. Specifically, we talk about what we liked and didn't like in this novel. How does it compare to the other Austen novels we have read so far? And what we thought about the heroine and hero versus our previous heroines and heroes. Catrina also leads a discussion about gothic novels and how Austen used certain tropes. This is a parody of a traditional gothic novel, but how did Austen turn tropes on their heads? Of course, we...
Catherine and Henry
November 11, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 41.4 MBNorthanger Abbey: Chapters 24 - End This week Catrina and Elle finish Northanger Abbey. We finally get to see the end of Catherine's tale. Most importantly, we finally see the scariest part of the entire novel - will our hero survive her terrifying circumstance? Northanger Abbey is starting to feel a bit like home for Catherine. She and Elenor are getting along great! Until one evening, General Tilney returns abruptly from London and demands that Catherine leave the following morning - no ...
Mysteries Unravled in the Abbey
November 04, 2021 17:00 - 54 minutes - 37.1 MBNorthanger Abbey Chapters 24 - 27 This week Elle and Catrina get very confused about what chapters they are talking about. But after they get it all settled, they discuss everything from Mrs. Tilney's death, Captian Tilney's potential marriage, and Isabella's betrayal. Catherine finally discovers the truth about Mrs. Tilney's death after being caught snooping around the house by none other than Henry Tilney. Will this ruin her chances at a happily ever after with our hero? No, actually, h...
Arriving at Northanger Abbey
October 27, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 42.3 MBNorthanger Abbey - Chapters: 20-23 Elle and Catrina finally make it to Northanger Abbey... I mean... Catherine Morland finally makes it to Northanger Abbey! Catherine heads to the Abbey with the Tilney's. She is extremely excited because she gets to spend time with her new friend Elenor and her love interest Henry. Most importantly, she gets to go and stay in an abbey! Her little gothic novel fangirl heart might just explode. Of course, she can't visit an abbey without finding all the sp...
Isabella Thorpe is a Flirt
October 21, 2021 03:00 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MBNorthanger Abbey: Chapters 16 to 19 This week Catrina and Elle finally enter the spooky part of this novel. These first chapters of volume two set the stage for our eventual trip to the titular house. What's more, we get a bit of insight into Isabella and James' relationship. Catherine starts off this section by spending time with our new favorite hero, Henry Tilney. More importantly, we get to meet Henry's older brother, Captain Tilney. He is handsome, charming, and flirting like crazy wi...
Henry Tilney Loves Novels
October 14, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 42.4 MBNorthanger Abbey: Chapters 13 -15 This week Elle and Catrina finish volume 1 of Northanger Abbey. Elle is excited that we get to spend more time with Mr. Tilney and Catrina relates to Catherine's dilemma of choosing between friend groups. Despite John Thorpe's best efforts, Catherine gets to spend some quality time with Henry Tilney... and his sister. More importantly, she learns that her beloved Henry likes novels! He reads fiction and he doesn't make fun of Catherine for her love of boo...
John Thorpe: Trash King
October 07, 2021 00:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MBNorthanger Abbey Chapters 9-12 These chapters include Catherine finally getting the chance to dance with her beloved Mr. Tilney once again. However, just before she is supposed to go walking with him and his sister, therefore solidifying their connection, she is kidnapped by the horrible Mr. Thorpe. Surely her chances with Tilney are over! This week Catrina and Elle talk about the absolutely terrible John Thorpe. Seriously, this guy is literally the worst - and this is coming from two pe...
Who Reads Novels?
September 27, 2021 15:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MBChapters 5-8 of Northanger Abbey This week Elle and Catrina discuss the history of the English novel and what that means for this story. We meet a few new characters, have our hearts played with a bit, and discuss why certain kinds of literature are considered better than others - even if those considerations are false. Most importantly Catrina and Elle finally meet the worst character in the entire novel. While everyone can agree that Mr. Collins is one of Austen's worst characters to be...
Meet Catherine Morland
September 23, 2021 00:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MBChapters 1-4 of Northanger Abbey Catherine Morland is an ordinary girl. She is pretty, but not remarkable. She is intelligent, but not a prodigy. She is well off, but not wealthy. Most importantly, she is our heroine. Why, because that is, literally, what Northanger Abbey tells us. Elle and Catrina start Northanger Abbey. Known as Austen's Gothic novel, this less popular book was actually the first complete novel she wrote. What's more, it is actually a parody of both the Gothic and senti...
Season 3 Trailer
September 16, 2021 16:00 - 2 minutes - 2.1 MBWelcome to Season 3 of Wit Beyond Measure! We are diving into Northanger Abbey! But first, Elle is going to tell you what to expect from this eerie gothic novel.
LGBTQ Emma and Harriet's Advice
September 01, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 43.9 MBThis week Elle and Catrina take a look at two modern interpretations of Emma. Elle discusses an LGBTQ retelling of this Austen Classic. Catrina shares her reading of a modern version of Harriet's story. Dear Emma, by Katie Heaney features college student Harriet who was recently ghosted by a guy she was seeing. Now she has to spend time with his new girlfriend as they work together in the library. Luckily, Harriet great at giving advice through her column, Dear Emma. Sadly, she isn't very g...
More Than Just Emma
August 18, 2021 17:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MBThis week Catrina and Elle discuss Emma adaptations by authors of color. One follows Ania Khurana as she mingles with Dehli high society. The other is about Aisha Ali, a young Muslim woman working at a matchmaking agency. Polite Society, by Mahesh Rao, truly is the perfect blend of Emma and Crazy Rich Asians. While the story follows the plot points of Austen's work, the world-building and storytelling aspects are taken right from Kevin Kwan's novels. Aisha, by Ikhlas Hussain, takes Emma,...
Diaries and Letters to Mr. Knightley
August 04, 2021 15:00 - 55 minutes - 37.9 MBThis week Elle and Catrina read some epistolary novels. One features the diary of our very own romantic hero, Mr. George Knightley. The other is a modern novel written through letters written to a mysterious Mr. Knightley. The first is a new look at Emma, while the second takes inspiration from Austen. Elle shares her thoughts on Mr. Knightley's Diary by Amanda Grange. Through Mr. Knightley's point of view, we get to see the world of Emma expand even more. Catrina talks about Dear Mr. Kni...
A Modern Take on Emma
July 21, 2021 17:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MBThis week Elle and Catrina discuss two Emma book adaptations. The first is a YA novel following a young celebrity and the other follows Emma in modern Highbury. Elle reads "Off-Script" by Kate Watson. This modern adaptation follows Emma Crawford, a young celebrity who is excited to start filming her new film. While her life has never been simple, what with a demanding father, a fellow celebrity brother, and a plethora of adoring fans, things start to get a little crazy as Emma starts to pl...
Emma - 2009 BBC Miniseries
July 07, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 43 MBSomehow Elle and Catrina didn't know that this BBC miniseries existed! Starring Ramola Garai, Michael Gambon, and Johnny Lee Miller, this adaptation more closely follows the book, while still adding its own unique twist. This week we talk about what makes this adaptation unique and how it affects the overall story. Did this version give us the big sweeping romance Austen novels have become known for? Or did it stick closer to the text? How does it compare to the film adaptations? But mos...
Clueless - Emma's Modern Adaptation
June 23, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBThis week Wit Beyond Measure welcomes Barley Bookish to the podcast to talk everything Clueless! We dive deep into the nostalgia of the 90's and revisit this awesome teen romcom. Does it hold up in 2021? Is it still a relevant film? Do we still love it? Has Paul Rudd actually aged? Most importantly, how does Clueless compare to Emma? Do we still get a realistic look at life at the time? Do we get a bit of romance? Does the film hold true to the book, or does modernizing it lose what makes ...