Seldon's Blog

Below is a list of my favorite movies (so far) that are set in the 1830s: ( Read more... )

Below is a look at the fictional heroes created by Jane Austen in the six published novels written by her. So, without further ado . . . ( Read more... )

"HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS - Part II" (2011) Review

When I had first learned that Warner Brothers Studio and the producers of the HARRY POTTER franchise planned to divide the series' last novel into two movies, I had harbored strong doubts against this plan. Then I saw "HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS, PART I" and my doubts were erased. I thought for sure that they would be able to pull this off. And after watching the last movie in the movie . . . I have changed my mind again. ( Read more... )

Below is a list of my top ten favorite movies released in 2013: ( Read more... )

"SHIFTING HEIRS AND THE FERRARS ESTATE"

I have been a fan of Jane Austen's 1811 novel, "SENSE AND SENSIBILITY" ever since I saw Ang Lee's 1995 adaptation. In fact, the 1995 movie initiated my appreciation of Austen's novel and other works. But there is a certain aspect of Austen's tale that has confused me for years. And it has to do with Edward and Robert Ferrars and their family's fortune. ( Read more... )

Below are images from the new romantic fantasy called "BEAUTIFUL CREATURES". Based on the 2009 novel by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl and directed by Richard LaGravenese, the movie stars Alice Englert, Alden Ehrenreich, Viola Davis, Jeremy Irons, Emmy Rossum and Emma Thompson:( Read more... )

Below is a look at the fictional heroines created by Jane Austen in the six published novels written by her. So, without further ado . . . ( Read more... )