Category Archives: movies

Jane Eyre (2011)

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Victoria Janssen

I’ve finally seen the 2011 adaptation of Jane Eyre, starring Mia Wasikowska in the title role and Michael Fassbender as Rochester. Wasikowska is probably best known for her role as Alice in the 2010 Tim Burton movie Alice in Wonderland; … Continue reading →

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Persuasion 2008 – Short Attention-Span Theater

Posted on October 13, 2010 by Victoria Janssen

The 2008 adaptation of Persuasion is good so far as it goes, but it doesn’t go very far.Though the acting is excellent, and the settings very historical and scenic, it felt like the postcard version of the novel. It’s only … Continue reading →

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Top 5 Violent Hot Space Opera Babes

Posted on April 27, 2010 by Victoria Janssen

And now for something completely different. Sometimes, you just need to watch some women blow things up. Today I’m going to recommend some violent and also hot space opera babes. Traditionally, these are done as top fives, so that’s what … Continue reading →

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