Category Archives: movies

Bride and Prejudice: a Movie Review

Posted on May 19, 2025 by Shannon Winslow

My take on “Bride and Prejudice” – a chance to get your P&P fix in a style that’s a world away. Continue reading →

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Second Chance Reviews

Posted on July 22, 2024 by Shannon Winslow

I didn’t like these 2 Jane Austen adaptations at all when I first saw them. Will a second look change my mind? Continue reading →

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Reviewing Hallmark’s “Lovuary with Jane Austen”

Posted on February 26, 2024 by Shannon Winslow

I was naturally skeptical when I heard of the Hallmark Channel’s plans for a month-long tribute to Jane Austen. I’d been let down before by their attempts at Austen tie-ins… Still, I couldn’t NOT watch either, not if I wanted to know what everybody would be talking about afterward. Continue reading →

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The Rules of “Movie Day”

Posted on November 30, 2023 by Shannon Winslow

Approximately every two weeks, my sister and I declare a “Movie Day!” We might go to a theatre on the rare occasion there’s actually something of interest to us playing. But usually she comes to my house, arriving mid- to … Continue reading →

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North and South: a Review

Posted on August 20, 2023 by Shannon Winslow

Brief update on “Mr. Knightley in His Own Words” – cover reveal coming soon! Also a review of the novel and the film adaptation of Gaskell’s “North and South.” Continue reading →

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The Mr. Knightley Pageant

Posted on June 29, 2023 by Shannon Winslow

Who should I put on the cover of my upcoming book – Mr. Knightley in His Own Words? I need you on the panel of judges to help me decide! Continue reading →

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The Best Movies I Never Watch

Posted on January 27, 2022 by Shannon Winslow

My movie collection: what gets re-watched, what doesn’t, and why. Also an update on my work-in-progress: Colonel Brandon in His Own Words. Continue reading →

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A Movie Review: Emma 2020

Posted on June 29, 2021 by Shannon Winslow

My thoughts on the deliberately different EMMA. Does Emma 2020 bring anything to the table that’s worthwhile? Plus I have a NEW AUDIO BOOK out! Continue reading →

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Amazing Grace: Must-See Movie

Posted on July 30, 2020 by Shannon Winslow

For the last month, I’ve been busy with the blog tour launching my latest novel: Murder at Northanger Abbey (see previous post). Someday I’d like to do a “real” book tour, like authors used to. But I suppose it’s just … Continue reading →

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Becoming a Fan of Becoming Jane

Posted on February 15, 2020 by Shannon Winslow

I love movies and I love Jane Austen, so what could be better than a movie about Jane Austen? I’ve been building my private library for years – movies to my taste, distinctly separate from my husband’s much larger collection … Continue reading →

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