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Return to Green Gables: From Fiction to Film

Oct 9, 2015

As Anne Shirley has said, "I'm so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers." While every October holds its own special charm, this one is all the more precious because it holds something I've been looking forward to for ages: Return to Green Gables. Alexa from Alexa Loves Books, Rachel from Hello, Chelly and I wanted to celebrate this kindred spirit, so we've got some fun things in store for you! Be sure to visit all of our blogs during the next week as we pay tribute to the Anne of Green Gables series by L.M. Montgomery.

For today's post, I'm talking about the delightful movie adaptations of these beloved books using the format of my Tune in Tonight feature. I had so much fun putting it together, and I hope you enjoy!

The Stats

Anne of Green Gables (1985), Anne of Avonlea (1987) and Anne of Green Gables: The Continuing Story (2000)

Length: 199 minutes | 230 minutes | 185 minutes

Genre: Drama | Family | Romance
Director: Kevin Sullivan
Buy on Amazon

The Story

At the turn of the century on Prince Edward Island, Matthew Cuthbert and his sister Marilla decide to take on an orphan boy as help for their farm. But they get an unexpected jolt when they're mistakenly sent a girl instead: Anne Shirley. Anne's a dreamer with an unusual point of view, far removed from Marilla's pragmatic ways, and it's only on trial that Marilla agrees to keep Anne...if Anne can keep out of trouble, only Anne has a positive genius for it. As Anne falls into a series of scrapes (and off a roof), makes a bosom friend, searches (and finds) several kindred spirits, Matthew and Marilla discover that their lives have become a great deal richer, now that Anne is at Green Gables. +

The Stars

Megan Follows as Anne Shirley

Jonathan Crombie as Gilbert Blythe

Schuyler Grant as Diana Barry

Colleen Dewhurst as Marilla Cuthbert

Richard Farnsworth as Matthew Cuthbert

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The Sell

They don't compare to the books, but I'm a HUGE fan of these movies. The first, Anne of Green Gables, generally follows the first book in the series. The second, Anne of Avonlea, combines some material from Anne of Avonlea, Anne of the Island and Anne of Windy Poplars - as well as introducing entirely new characters and storylines. And the third, Anne of Green Gables: The Continuing Story, basically came out of nowhere. I'm going to share five reasons I love the movies in general, but the first two are definitely my favorites. I enjoy certain scenes in The Continuing Story, but it drives me crazy that the story deviated from the books so much.

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1. It's fun to see these beloved characters on screen!

These movies are perfectly cast! Megan Follows embodies Anne Shirley so completely that I always picture her in my head now when I read the book... and sometimes I hear her voice. Jonathan Crombie is another favorite because he really brought to life Gilbert's charm and intelligence. I absolutely love the moments he's in a scene, and sometimes he'll catch my eye even when he's in the background. I just can't help it! And Richard Farnsworth and Colleen Dewhurst made me love Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert even more than I already did. It's fun to see many of the secondary characters, too! I particularly love Rachel Lynde and Katherine Brooke.

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2. Although they don't completely follow the books, they still capture their spirit.

As a fan of the books, I'm not a fan of all the changes they made in the first two movies. In Anne of Green Gables, they're relatively minor since the plot is basically the same. Anne of Avonlea, on the other hand, is pretty different from the books. And, as I noted, The Continuing Story really bears no relation to the books. But where the movies truly succeed, in my opinion, is in capturing the spirit and emotion of the books. I love watching the movies just as much as I love reading the books, and that's the most important thing. They bring me so much joy that I end up forgetting all about nitpicking the differences.

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3. Anne's (mis)adventures are absolutely hilarious.

Anne Shirley has a knack for getting into trouble. Although, as she tells Marilla, it's never the same thing twice. At least she learns from her mistakes! It's really fun to read about her scrapes, but it's even more enjoyable to see them come to life on screen. With the raspberry cordial incident, for example, it's pretty funny to see Anne get Diana (accidentally) drunk. There are so many other moments - like Anne cracking her slate over Gilbert's head or being rescued in the lake after her boat sinks or losing her temper with Mrs. Lynde... One of the reasons I loved these movies when I was younger was because I couldn't wait to see what Anne would do next.

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4. They'll make your heart happy.

Honestly, these movies just make you feel good. Whether I'm laughing at Anne's dramatics or crying over a beloved character's death, it's so satisfying to watch these movies. If I'm feeling sick or sad, this is what I turn to for comfort. I can never get tired of seeing Anne find a family -- and fall in love. You could watch these movies with your whole family (even though I could never get my brothers on board), and I adore their wholesomeness. There's a charm to this world, and I can't get enough! I bonded with two of my best friends in high school over our love for these movies, so they win points for bringing people together, too.

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5. The romance will make you swoon, even though it's better in the books.

Of course, I had to end with the romance. If you read my post the other day, you should have seen that coming. I'm so obsessed with this couple! I think there are elements of the love story that are stronger in the books, but I can't deny that these movies absolutely make me swoon. There are some scenes in these that aren't in the books (including little things like the moment above), but you'll hear no complaints from me about them. I'll take all the lovey-dovey stuff I can get. I'm so thankful the casting for these two was so absolutely perfect! And while I'm not crazy about The Continuing Story, I do love some of the romantic moments in it.

The Snippets

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Anne Shirley: "Plum puffs won't minister to a mind diseased in a world that's crumbled into pieces."
Marilla Cuthbert: "Well I'm glad to see that your dented spirits haven't injured your tongue."

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Anne Shirley: "Our friendship, it won't ever be the same now. Why can't he just be sensible instead of acting like a sentimental schoolboy?"

Marilla Cuthbert: "Because he loves you."

Anne Shirley: "He loves me? I can't know why."

Marilla Cuthbert: "Because you made Josie Pye and Ruby Gillis and all of those wishy-washy young ladies who waltzed by him look like spineless nothings."

Anne Shirley: "Marilla, he's hardly my idea of a romantic suitor."

Marilla Cuthbert: "Anne, you have tricked something out of that imagination of yours that you call romance. Have you forgotten how he gave up the Avonlea school for you so that you could stay here with me? He picked you up everyday in his carriage so that you could study your courses together. Don't toss it away for some ridiculous ideal that doesn't exist."

The Soundtrack

I didn't realize there was a score available for these movies, and I was delighted when I discovered them while preparing this post. I found this playlist on Spotify with all of them combined, and I can't wait to listen!

Rachel is looking at Anne covers, and Alexa is traveling to Prince Edward Island.
Be sure to come back tomorrow for the final day of our celebration!

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Tune in Tonight: Jane the Virgin

Sep 18, 2015

I've always loved talking about movies and TV shows on my blog, but it wasn't until I guest posted for Book People Talk Movies (created by Lindsey from Bring My Books) that I even thought about making it a regular thing. But now I can't wait to share my absolute favorites - both old and new - with you every month!

The Stats

Jane the Virgin: The Complete First Season

TV Network: The CW
Length: One Season (2014-)

Genre: Comedy
Creator: Jennie Snyder Urman
Buy on Amazon | Buy on iTunes | Watch on Hulu

The Story

Set in Miami, Jane the Virgin details the surprising and unforeseen events that take place in the life of Jane Villanueva, a hard-working, religious young Latina woman whose family tradition and a vow to save her virginity until her marriage to a detective is shattered when a doctor mistakenly artificially inseminates her during a checkup. And to make matters worse, the biological donor is a married man, a former playboy and cancer survivor who is not only the new owner of the hotel where Jane works, but was also her former teenage crush. +

The Stars

Gina Rodriguez as Jane Villanueva

Andrea Navedo as Xiomara Villanueva

Ivonne Coll as Alba Villanueva

Jaime Camil as Rogelio De La Vega

Justin Baldoni as Rafael Solano

Brett Dier as Michael Cordero Jr.

Yael Grobglas as Petra Solano

Anthony Mendez as Narrator

The Sneak Peek

The Sell

If you haven't heard anything about Jane the Virgin, you're probably a little thrown off by the name and premise. Maybe you're questioning my recommendation skills, but you've got to trust me! If you want a show with great acting, smart writing, tons of emotion and hilarious drama, this show is for you. Let me explain:

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1. A CRAZY PREMISE THAT WORKS.

I'm a fan of The CW, but I was more than a little skeptical when I saw the trailer for Jane the Virgin. I mean, the title alone was enough to make me pause. A TV show about a virgin who gets pregnant after being artificially inseminated? That's asking for trouble. But I have to give credit to the show's creator and writers because they make the premise work. It sounds crazy, and it is, but it works in a way I never expected. I love the voiceover narration - it's so clever! The show is charming and has so much heart. It makes me laugh every episode, and sometimes I tear up too! If you ever needed a reminder that you can't judge a show just by its title, this is it.

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2. GINA RODRIGUEZ.

I adore Gina Rodriguez! She's perfectly cast as Jane, and I was immediately invested in the character because of her. She captures Jane's strengths and weaknesses in a way that makes the character so believable and so relatable. For a show inspired by a telenovela - and containing much of the drama of one - it's so refreshing to see the honesty and stability Gina brings to the show. I rarely watch awards shows, but I was thrilled when Gina won a Golden Globe for Best Actress in a TV Comedy. Her acceptance speech was AMAZING, and I particularly love the line in the gif above. I think it's because the show's diversity is so fantastic!

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3. YOU'LL ROOT FOR THESE RELATIONSHIPS.

Goodness gracious, I love the relationships on this show! Jane's relationship with her mother and grandmother is probably my favorite, but they're all so interesting and complex. Family is really important to Jane, and it's so evident in the show. They love each other so much, and they've got each other's back even when they don't see eye to eye. It's so refreshing to watch! I love Jane's relationship with her best friend, and I'd love to see more of their friendship. She's got a complicated relationship with the men in her life - her longtime boyfriend, her boss and biological father of the baby, and her absent father. They each bring something special to the show!

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4. SHOCKING TWISTS!

Jane the Virgin is inspired by a telenovela, and you can definitely expect a bunch of crazy (and shocking) surprises on the show! There's something unbelievable in almost every episode, but it never feels melodramatic or annoying. I can't explain it - just give it a shot, and you'll see what I mean. I was trying to pick my favorite twist, and I realized there are too many to choose from. Plus, I don't want to spoil any of them. Sometimes I'll see one coming, but more often than not I'm just as surprised as the characters are by what happens next!

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5. IT WILL KEEP YOU LAUGHING.

A serious as this show could be, the tone is absolutely hilarious! Certain characters are more comedic than others, but there's a healthy dose of humor in every episode. I love that it doesn't take itself too seriously but still manages to infuse a lot of emotion into the show. I always look forward to the narrator's voiceover, but I think Rogelio wins the award for best lines. He cracks me up! If you want something that will make you happy every time you watch it, give Jane the Virgin a shot. (And then report back so we can discuss it!)

The Snippets

"Life is full of tough moments, you have to fight for what you want."

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[Jane falls in the pool and Rafael jumps in after her]
Jane: “It’s FOUR FEET, Baywatch!”
Rafael: “I didn’t know if you could swim!”
Jane: “But I could stand!

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“I made a vision board, but I didn’t think it would manifest so quickly. As father and daughter, we will conquer Hollywood together, much like Jon Voigt and Angelina Jolie. Only we will not be estranged. And I will be the much more famous one."

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Tune in Tonight: The Painted Veil

Jul 21, 2015

The Stats

The Painted Veil (2006)

Rating: PG-13
Length: 125 minutes

Genre: Drama | Romance
Director: John Curran
Writer: Ron Nyswaner (Screenplay), W. Somerset Maugham (Novel)
Buy on Amazon | Buy on iTunes

The Story

Based on the classic novel by W. Somerset Maugham, "The Painted Veil" is a love story set in the 1920s that tells the story of a young English couple, Walter, a middle class doctor and Kitty, an upper-class woman, who get married for the wrong reasons and relocate to Shanghai, where she falls in love with someone else. When he uncovers her infidelity, in an act of vengeance, he accepts a job in a remote village in China ravaged by a deadly epidemic, and takes her along. Their journey brings meaning to their relationship and gives them purpose in one of the most remote and beautiful places on earth. +

The Stars

Naomi Watts as Kitty Fane

Edward Norton as Walter Fane

Liev Schreiber as Charlie Townsend

The Sneak Peek

The Sell

Back when Blockbuster still existed, I rented The Painted Veil because it looked like my kind of movie. I hadn't heard anything about it, even though it was a recent release at the time. And once I watched it, I knew I'd found a keeper. If I had to narrow down my movie collection to just five favorites, this would be one of them.

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1. THE BEAUTY.

First of all, it's a gorgeous movie. Without telling you any of the other reasons I love it, I think it's worth checking this movie out for the costumes, setting and cinematography alone. It was filmed in China - most in Guilin, Guangxi. I loved this aspect of the film because you could tell they were really on location. It didn't look like some generic place standing in for China, which I appreciated. The costumes are understated but still eye-catching - they very much capture the spirit of 1925! And the cinematography brings it all together. The score (which I talk about in the final section) also added to the beauty of the film and acted as perfect complement to what was taking place. All of it together just swept me away!

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2. THE MARRIAGE.

The Painted Veil depicts a marriage in crisis. Walter and Kitty Fane get married for all the wrong reasons - she to escape her family and he because he's fallen in love with an idealized version of her. And, quite honestly, they don't really make sense together. He's serious and quiet; she's vivacious and in search of fun. It appears both have made a mistake in getting married, especially when Walter learns that Kitty has been having an affair. In an act of vengeance, he accepts a job in a remote Chinese village that's being ravaged by cholera and essentially forces her to come with him. I know it doesn't sound romantic, and yet I fell in love with these two.

The movie opens with the couple traveling to Mei-tan-fu and flashes back and forth between that setting and the beginning of their story (their first meeting, Walter's proposal, her infidelity and his discovery of it). It's a decision that allows you to see the distance between them - and just what's led them to this place and this point in their marriage. The first time I watched it, I wasn't sure where the movie was headed. Would they reconcile with each other? Would they recognize how they both contributed to the problems in their relationship? Well, you'll have to watch it to find out for yourself.

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3. THE SCRIPT.

The Painted Veil is based on the novel of the same name by W. Somerset Maugham. I read the book after I watched the movie, and this is one of those rare instances where I greatly prefer the movie over the book. While the book is still an interesting read, the story ends quite differently. The movie still follows the basic story from the book, and I believe it's occasionally quoted (if I remember correctly), but there's so much more romance and hope in it. I'm so happy with the way it was adapted for the screen!

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4. THE EMOTION.

This is a quiet, understated movie. There's not a lot of action, but there is so much emotion. You can feel Kitty's desperation to escape her family and her desire to be loved and give love. You can see Walter's hurt, his anger, and his coldness to her. There's this huge divide, but there's also longing and hope. I always get a little choked up when I watch this movie, and I know my emotional investment in it is why it's one of my favorites.

The Snippets

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Walter Fane: You used to feel contempt for me. Don't you still?
Kitty Fane: Walter! I can't believe that you, with all your cleverness, should have such little sense of proportion. We humans are more complex than your silly little microbes. We're unpredictable, we make mistakes and we disappoint.
Walter Fane: Yes. We certainly do.
Kitty Fane: I'm sorry. I'm sorry that I'm not the perfect young woman you want me to be. I'm just ordinary. I never tried to pretend that I was anything else.

The Score

This is one of my VERY favorite movie scores! It's composed and conducted by Alexandre Desplat and features "world-renowned piano virtuoso" Lang Lang. The music is so important - beautifully highlighting the emotion of every moment. It's one of the few scores I play on repeat all the time.

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Tune in Tonight: Alias

May 29, 2015

The Stats

Alias: The Complete First Season

TV Network: ABC
Length: Five Seasons (2001-2006)

Genre: Action | Drama | Mystery
Creator: J.J. Abrams
Buy on Amazon | Buy on iTunes | Watch on Netflix

The Story

Golden Globe Award-winning actress Jennifer Garner (Best Actress In A Television Series, 2002) is Sydney Bristow. Syd's not exactly your average grad student. Her life might appear normal, but she's hiding a secret life working as a spy for the CIA. Sydney's world is turned upside down when she learns she may work for the very enemy she thought she was fighting. Now she's entangled in a covert lifestyle where she is forced to question the allegiances of everyone, including those closest to her. Entertainment Weekly says ALIAS is "a spy-fi roller coaster of killer gadgets, double roundkicks, triple crosses, poignant confessionals, cliff-hangers, sliced-off fingers, conspiracies, outrageous outfits, exotic locales, flirtations, mythologies -- and that's just before the first commercial break." +

The Stars

Jennifer Garner as Sydney Bristow

Michael Vartan as Michael Vaughn

Victor Garber as Jack Bristow

Ron Rifkin as Arvin Sloane

Carl Lumbly as Marcus Dixon

Kevin Weisman as Marshall Flinkman

Bradley Cooper as Will Tippin

Merrin Dungey as Francie Calfo

The Sneak Peek

The Sell

Alias is the first TV show I became so obsessed with! I've watched it over and over again through the years, and it's remained my favorite. The first two seasons are the best, but it's all worth watching. After binge re-watching the first season recently, I decided to highlight it in this feature! Here are five reasons you need to see it.

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1. THAT PILOT.

I didn't start watching Alias when it first aired - probably because I was in middle school at the time. But in ninth grade, one of my best friends convinced me that I had to watch this show. She was obsessed, and I wanted to be able to discuss it with her. I remember browsing at the Blockbuster across the street, spotting Alias on DVD, and renting an entire season. I was hooked from the very first beginning. This is my favorite TV pilot because it packs so many punches. You get a glimpse at everything I love about this show in a single episode!

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2. SYDNEY BADASS BRISTOW + HER MISSIONS & DISGUISES.

Sydney Bristow has always been my favorite TV character. She made being a spy and double agent look so easy and so badass. I loved that she's fierce but still feminine. She's strong, but she has moments of vulnerability and weakness. She can take care of herself, but she still turns to the people around her for support. And don't even get me started on her missions and disguises! After binging the seasons on DVD, I was finally caught up and able to watch live. I couldn't wait to see what Sydney would be wearing every single week!

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3. FROM FRIENDS TO FOREVER LOVE.

With this single look in the pilot, I immediately started shipping Sydney and Vaughn. This was before I even knew what shipping was, and I was still reeling from Sydney's loss earlier in the episode. I can't tell you how much I love these two! While some of their best moments come in the second season, there is still a lot to love in the first. The antagonism in Sydney's first meeting with Vaughn as her handler, throwing her pager into the ocean, Sydney demanding a promotion for Vaughn, breaking into the Vatican together... I could go on and on!

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4. THOSE CLIFFHANGERS, TWISTS & SEASON FINALES.

I can't remember for sure, but I believe I watched the entire first season in like two days. This show was made to binge watch. There are so many crazy cliffhangers and twists! From close calls on Sydney's missions to the fear that she'd be caught as a double agent, I loved watching her try to bring down SD-6. Even when I re-watch, I still find myself at the edge of my seat and unable to look away. And those season finales?! If you're watching this for the first time, you better have the second season on hand... and grab the third while you're at it.

5. THE MUSIC MOMENTS.

As I've mentioned, Alias was my first TV show obsession. From shipping Sydney and Vaughn to buying Alias-related books, I couldn't get enough. But there's something else I did for the first time because of this show: I would look up songs that played during certain episodes, buy my favorites on iTunes and then burn my own soundtracks. I'd even make a CD cover and track listing. Yes, you read that correctly. There are so many songs I'll always associate with Alias, though some of the music is different if you watch on Netflix.

The Snippets

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Man: Who are you working for? I'll not ask you again.
Sydney: Okay. Get a pen. ... Write this down. E-M-E-T-I-B. You got that?
Man: Yes.
Sydney: Okay. Now reverse it.

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Vaughn: Are you romantically interested in anyone?
[Sydney gives him a look.]
Vaughn: Could be a question.
Sydney: No, I'm not.
[The lie detector indicates a lie.]
Vaughn: Interesting.

The Soundtrack

Since there isn't an official soundtrack, I've created a playlist of my favorite Season One songs for you:

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Tune in Tonight: Belle

Apr 28, 2015

The Stats

Belle (2013)

Rating: PG

Length: 104 Minutes
Genre: Drama
Director: Amma Asante
Writer: Misan Sagay
Buy on Amazon | Buy on iTunes

The Story

Belle is inspired by the true story of Dido Elizebeth Belle (Gugu Mbatha-Raw), the illegitimate mixed race daughter of a Royal Navy Admiral. Raised by her aristocratic great-uncle Lord Mansfield (Tom Wilkinson) and his wife (Emily Watson), Belle's lineage affords her certain privileges, yet the color of her skin prevents her from fully participating in the traditions of her social standing. Left to wonder if she will ever find love, Belle falls for an idealistic young vicar's son bent on change who, with her help, shapes Lord Mansfield's role as Lord Chief Justice to end slavery in England. +

The Stars

Gugu Mbatha-Raw as Dido Belle Lindsay

Sam Reid as John Davinier

Tom Wilkinson as Lord Mansfield

Emily Watson as Lady Mansfield

Sarah Gadon as Elizabeth Murray

James Norton as Oliver Ashford

Tom Felton as James Ashford

Matthew Goode as Captain Sir John Lindsay

The Sneak Peek

The Sell

Belle is one of my favorite movies, and I'm going to give you six reasons you need to watch it!

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1. THE STORY / SCRIPT - Belle is aptly named after the woman at the center of the story: Dido Belle Lindsay. She was the daughter of an enslaved African woman in the West Indies and a British career naval officer stationed there. When Lindsay returned to England, he brought Dido with him to be raised by his uncle and aunt with their other niece. This movie was inspired by a true story, and she was a real woman.

While very little is known of her life, the movie explores her unique (and difficult) position in society. She is an position of fortune, but she is also of mixed race. She is, as she says in the movie, "too high of rank to dine with the servants, but too low of rank to dine with my own family." Belle examines Dido's insecurity and anger over her position. She cannot enjoy her wealth and privilege the more she learns of slavery and sees the injustice around her. And outside her family (and even sometimes within it) she is dismissed because of her color. This movie would be worth watching for its representation of racism and social inequality alone.

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2. THE HEROINE - I absolutely loved Dido! While I have no idea what the real woman was like, her movie counterpart is fascinating and admirable. She is intelligent and driven to know more of the world around her. She has a sharp tongue - calling attention to injustice, putting people in their place and proving that she knows her own mind. She stands up for herself and for her own heart. I ached for her pain, admired her fire and cheered her on every second of this movie. If you love strong heroines, you need to meet Dido.

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3. THE COSTUMES - I'm a huge fan of costume dramas, and that's the main reason I wanted to watch this movie in the first place. The story moved me, and the costumes delighted me. It surpassed my highest expectations! Costume designer Anushia Nieradzik has made this movie a feast for the eyes. There was so much to look at in every scene, but I couldn't take my eyes off the gowns. In fact, I had to watch this twice in two days just to take it all in. If you love period pieces, add this one to your list immediately.

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4. THE ROMANCE - Despite its weighty subject matter, there's still a love story in Belle... and it's one of my favorites. Dido believes she must marry, but who will choose her for a bride and will it be for the right reasons? Watching her find someone who treats her as an equal and loves every part of her is so incredibly romantic. I was scared that she would end up with someone who didn't deserve her, but the love interest is seriously swoonworthy. I don't want to tell you all the reasons you'll love him, so just trust me. The scene where he declares his love is so good that I watched it at least five times, and the ending is even better. *sigh*

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5. THE SETS - Sometimes I love watching costume dramas just so I can admire the sets, and Belle definitely gave me house envy. There were times I wanted to pause the movie and just look at all the details in the room. From the paintings on the walls to the rugs on the floors, I was in decorating heaven.

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6. THE CINEMATOGRAPHY - This movie, as a whole, is just gorgeous! I don't even have much to say about this item on the list, but I felt like it had to be included. If you can't tell from this picture alone, I don't know what else to say to convince you! Belle is a delight to watch and embodies why I love this type of movie.

The Snippets

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Dido: "You feel my circumstances are unfortunate, though I cannot claim even a portion of the misfortune of those whom I most closely resemble. My greatest misfortune would be to marry into a family who would carry me as their shame, as I have been required to carry my own mother. Her apparent crime to be born Negro, and mine to be the evidence. Since I wish to deny her no more than I wish to deny myself, you will pardon me for wanting a husband who feels forgiveness of my bloodline is both unnecessary and without grace."

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John Davinier: "Laws that allow us to diminish the humanity of anybody are not laws. They are frameworks for crime. And quite frankly, I really do not care if you as an individual are without character or conscience. But a land whose laws sanction, not control, the barbarous among its citizens, that is a country whose hope is lost."

The Score

I am in love with the score for Belle. Composer Rachel Portman has absolutely captured the spirit of the film!

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Return to Green Gables: From Fiction to Film

Oct 9, 2015

Tune in Tonight: Jane the Virgin

Sep 18, 2015

Tune in Tonight: The Painted Veil

Jul 21, 2015

Tune in Tonight: Alias

May 29, 2015

Tune in Tonight: Belle

Apr 28, 2015