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Opinion | A case for ‘inaccurately’ adapting a classic

Opinion | A case for ‘inaccurately’ adapting a classic

By Sofia Uriagereka-Herburger, Staff Columnist January 12, 2023
The recent film adaptation of D.H. Lawrence’s “Lady Chatterley’s Lover” sets an interesting precedent for the transformation of chauvinist literature.
“Emma” is a film adaptation of a Jane Austen novel of the same name.

“Emma” is a joyous, low-stakes escape into the past

By Simon Sweeney, Staff Writer February 26, 2020
“Emma” delivers a slate full of great performances, a witty script, top-tier design and cinematography to give you a wildly entertaining two hours of fancy dress and snippy Brits.
Bella Heathcote and Lily James in "Pride and Prejudice and Zombies." (Jay Maidment/CTMG, Inc.)

‘Zombies’ resurrects Austen classic

By Britnee Meiser / Staff Writer February 10, 2016

If suitors were intimidated by Elizabeth Bennet before, imagine her with a sword. Balancing Victorian romance and the zombie apocalypse, “Pride and Prejudice and Zombies” is a fast-paced, surprisingly...

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