Pod and Prejudice Kate Beckinsale Emma (Part 1) with Vanessa Zoltan
We're joined today by Vanessa Zoltan (Hot & Bothered, Harry Potter and the Sacred Text, The Real Question) to discuss the 1996 made-for-TV movie Emma starring Kate Beckinsale! Topics discussed include the chicken thieves as classism, the flaws in Emma's character development, the relaying of the narrative voice, Knightley as dad, and Elton's botched proposal.
Glossary of People, Places, and Things: Clueless (The Musical), KT Tunstall, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, The Bachelor, Sex Education, Rogue One
Check out the newest season of Vanessa's podcast, Hot & Bothered, where she's learning to critically watch romantic comedies, starting with a close look at How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days! And while you're at it, check out The Real Question and Harry Potter and the Sacred Text. To find Vanessa and all her projects on socials, follow her on Instagram at @vanessamzoltan.
Vanessa is also leading a pilgrimage to Bath for a five-day trip dedicated to Northanger Abbey, where pilgrims will examine Austen’s sparkling satire on Gothic fiction through the theme of doubt in classes let by Margaret H. Willison. The trip will consist of yummy food, beautiful housing at a boutique hotel, museum tours and private walking tours in a gorgeous city that features heavily in Austen’s life and writing.To claim your spot on the Northanger Abbey trip head to readingandwalkingwith.com/northanger-abbey-2024.
Next Episode: Kate Beckinsale Emma (Part 2)
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