The 1995 film Clueless starring Alicia Silverstone is based on which novel by Jane Austen?
"original's plot but criticized that there was no element of surprise. Rooney wrote that ""in comparison to other teen classics retooled for the stage, like ""Mean Girls"", """" or """", the show rarely steps out from the shadow of its screen source with anything new to offer."" Clueless (musical) Clueless is a 2018 jukebox musical based on the 1995 film of the same name written by Amy Heckerling. It is loosely based on Jane Austen's 1815 novel ""Emma"", updating the setting to modern-day Beverly Hills. The musical premiered Off Broadway in November 20th, 2018, with an official opening on December"
"film's twentieth anniversary, pop culture writer Jen Chaney published a book titled ""As If!: The Oral History of Clueless"", based on exclusive interviews with Amy Heckerling, Alicia Silverstone, and other cast and crew members. Excerpts from the book were published in ""Vanity Fair"". In 1996, the producers created a spinoff television series, which followed the continuing adventures of Cher and her friends. Several cast members from the film went on to star in the series, with the notable exceptions of Silverstone (who went on to sign a film deal with Columbia-TriStar worth $10 million) and Rudd (whose film career began"
"adaptations varying greatly in their faithfulness to the original. Books and scripts that use the general storyline of Austen's novels but change or otherwise modernise the story also became popular at the end of the 20th century. For example, ""Clueless"" (1995), Amy Heckerling's updated version of ""Emma"", which takes place in Beverly Hills, became a cultural phenomenon and spawned its own television series, and furthermore, near the beginning of the 21st century, nearly two centuries after her death, her works still inform popular culture and cosplay. Robert Irvine, a British scholar, wrote that the works of Austen remain a popular"
"Elisa Donovan Elisa Donovan (born Lisa Adaline Donovan; February 3, 1971) is an American actress, writer, and producer. She is most recognized as the character Amber from the 1995 film ""Clueless"", in which she starred opposite Alicia Silverstone. She would reprise the role for the 1996-99 TV series of the same name, with Rachel Blanchard taking over Silverstone's role. She also starred in six films in the acclaimed ""The Dog Who Saved"" saga. Elisa was born Lisa Adaline Donovan in Poughkeepsie, New York, the daughter of Charlotte and Jack Donovan, who was a business executive. She later changed her first"
"in ""The Atlantic"" on the 20th anniversary of its release, arguing that the film served as ""a turning point"" for ""pro-feminist masculinity"" in Austen adaptations. Sense and Sensibility (film) Sense and Sensibility is a 1995 American period drama film directed by Ang Lee and based on Jane Austen's 1811 novel of the same name. Emma Thompson wrote the screenplay and stars as Elinor Dashwood, while Kate Winslet plays Elinor's younger sister Marianne. The story follows the Dashwood sisters, members of a wealthy English family of landed gentry, as they must deal with circumstances of sudden destitution. They are forced to"
"only roles possible for a woman in polite society were those of a wife and mother, which means that Austen films can deal starkly with sexism in ways that films set in contemporary times often do not. Irvine noted in ""Clueless"", the characters are only concerned with being “cool”, as there is almost no suggestion in the film of any class, racial and sexual barriers in southern California, circa 1995, as the only social line that matters is the one between ""cool"" and ""uncool"". Only with the minor character of the put-upon El Salvadoran maid who works for the Horowitz"
"Sense and Sensibility (film) Sense and Sensibility is a 1995 American period drama film directed by Ang Lee and based on Jane Austen's 1811 novel of the same name. Emma Thompson wrote the screenplay and stars as Elinor Dashwood, while Kate Winslet plays Elinor's younger sister Marianne. The story follows the Dashwood sisters, members of a wealthy English family of landed gentry, as they must deal with circumstances of sudden destitution. They are forced to seek financial security through marriage. Hugh Grant and Alan Rickman play their respective suitors. The film was released on December 13, 1995, in the United"
"Austen-themed resort. Jane Hayes (Russell) is a single 30-something American woman obsessed with Jane Austen, especially Colin Firth's portrayal of Mr. Darcy in the 1995 BBC version of ""Pride and Prejudice"" who wishes for a nice Englishman of her own. After yet another failed relationship, Jane decides to blow her entire savings on a once-in-a-lifetime trip to a Jane Austen-themed resort in England. The resort seems like the perfect escape from 21st-century life. The guests at Austenland, which is run by the prickly Mrs. Wattlesbrook (Seymour), are assigned pseudonyms, dress in period costume, and conduct themselves like ladies of the"
"the screenplay is for the most part a dramatic departure from the novel. The film stars Maria Bello as Jocelyn, Emily Blunt as Prudie, Kathy Baker as Bernadette, Amy Brenneman as Sylvia, Maggie Grace as Allegra, and Hugh Dancy as Grigg. The Jane Austen Book Club The Jane Austen Book Club is a 2004 novel by American author Karen Joy Fowler. The story, which takes place near Sacramento, California, centers on a book club consisting of five women and one man who meet once a month to discuss Jane Austen's six novels. It was a critical success and became a"
"and Silverstone, making her a household name (and also gaining her the nickname, ""the Aerosmith chick""). After seeing Silverstone in the three videos, filmmaker Amy Heckerling decided to cast her in the coming-of-age comedy ""Clueless"", in the role of Cherilyn ""Cher"" Horowitz, a sweet but spoiled girl living in Beverly Hills. ""Clueless"" became a hit and critical darling during the summer of 1995, and as a result, she signed a deal with Columbia-TriStar valued between $8 and $10 million. As part of the package, she got a three-year first look deal for her own production company, First Kiss Productions. Silverstone"
"Austen's novel ""Emma"" and its Hollywood adaptation ""Clueless"", and she was offered to play role of Aarti Menon, a New-York returned, white-collared, corporate yuppie. After signing the movie, she went to New York City for three months to learn method acting and also received classes on diction in Mumbai. In 2014, Haydon appeared in the coming-of-age dramedy ""Queen"" alongside Kangana Ranaut. She played Vijayalakshmi, a single mother who has a child out of wedlock. Haydon's performance was extensively praised by critics; Devesh Sharma wrote that she ""gives a class act"", whilst Rajeev Masand said that she ""is a complete revelation"
"Curtis as Beckett and Kelly Reilly as Pamela was screened at the Austin Film Festival in 2013 and received a limited theatrical release on 5 September, 2014. The movie, which was directed by Hilary Brougher, was poorly received by critics. Innocence (Mendelsohn novel) Innocence is a 2000 bestselling horror novel by Jane Mendelsohn. It was first released on 28 August, 2000 through Riverhead Books and follows a teen girl as she discovers that a pack of Lamias are out to use her blood in an attempt to retain their immortality and beauty. A film adaptation of the book was released"
"Babysitter"" received negative reviews; as of December 2018, it holds a 17% ""rotten"" rating on review aggregate website Rotten Tomatoes. The Babysitter (1995 film) The Babysitter is a 1995 American thriller film directed by Guy Ferland and starring Alicia Silverstone based on the eponymous short story by Robert Coover in his collection ""Pricksongs and Descants"" (1969). The film was released direct-to-video in October 1995. Jennifer (Alicia Silverstone) is a beautiful teenager who is hired to babysit the children of Harry Tucker (J. T. Walsh) and his wife, Dolly Tucker (Lee Garlington), while they attend a party hosted by their friends,"
"in February 2007. Alaïa was referenced in the mid-'90s teen hit ""Clueless"" starring Alicia Silverstone. Silverstone's character, mugged at gunpoint in the film, protests kneeling in a parking lot in a famously clingy dress by the ""totally important designer"" by exclaiming, ""This is an Alaïa!"" Marion Cotillard wore an Alaïa gown in a photoshoot for the French issue of ""Elle"" magazine in May 2005. In June 2009, she wore an Alaïa black dress for a photoshoot for the French magazine ""Madame Figaro"". In March 2010, she wore a black Alaïa dress in a photoshoot for ""Jalouse"" magazine. On 27 November"
"and Prejudice"" to more recent productions like ""Sense and Sensibility"" (1995), ""Emma"" (1996), ""Mansfield Park"" (1999), ""Pride & Prejudice"" (2005), and ""Love & Friendship"" (2016). There is little biographical information about Jane Austen's life except the few letters that survive and the biographical notes her family members wrote. During her lifetime, Austen may have written as many as 3,000 letters but only 161 survived. Many of the letters were written to Austen's older sister Cassandra, who in 1843 burned the greater part of them and cut pieces out of those she kept. Ostensibly, Cassandra destroyed or censored her sister's letters"
"adaptations of an Austen novel to be released in cinemas in over fifty years, the previous being the 1940 film ""Pride and Prejudice"". The year 1995 saw a resurgence of popularity for Austen's works, as ""Sense and Sensibility"" and the serial ""Pride and Prejudice"" both rocketed to critical and financial success. The two adaptations helped draw more attention to the previously little-known 1995 television film ""Persuasion"", and led to additional Austen adaptations in the following years. In 1995 and 1996, six Austen adaptations were released onto film or television. The filming of these productions led to a surge in popularity"
"Jane Austen's most endearing character, the disastrously self-assured matchmaker Emma Woodhouse. A fine cast, speedy pacing and playful direction make this a solid contender for the Austen sweepstakes."" Emma (1996 theatrical film) Emma is a 1996 period film based on the 1815 novel of the same name by Jane Austen. Written and directed by Douglas McGrath, the film stars Gwyneth Paltrow, Alan Cumming, Toni Collette, Ewan McGregor, and Jeremy Northam. The film describes a year in the life of Emma Woodhouse, a congenial but naïve young woman who thinks of herself as a romantic matchmaker in her small community in"
"Alicia Silverstone Alicia Silverstone (; born October 4, 1976) is an American actress. She made her film debut in ""The Crush"" (1993), earning the 1994 MTV Movie Award for Best Breakthrough Performance, and gained further prominence as a teen idol when she appeared at the age of 16 in the music video for Aerosmith's ""Cryin'"". She starred in the comedy hit ""Clueless"" (1995), which earned her a multimillion-dollar deal with Columbia Pictures, and in the big-budget film ""Batman & Robin"" (1997), playing Barbara/Batgirl. For her role in the short-lived NBC series ""Miss Match"" (2003), Silverstone received a Golden Globe Award"
"The Babysitter (1995 film) The Babysitter is a 1995 American thriller film directed by Guy Ferland and starring Alicia Silverstone based on the eponymous short story by Robert Coover in his collection ""Pricksongs and Descants"" (1969). The film was released direct-to-video in October 1995. Jennifer (Alicia Silverstone) is a beautiful teenager who is hired to babysit the children of Harry Tucker (J. T. Walsh) and his wife, Dolly Tucker (Lee Garlington), while they attend a party hosted by their friends, Bill Holsten (George Segal) and his wife, Bernice Holsten (Lois Chiles). Harry often fantasizes about Jennifer, while Dolly misinterprets Bill's"
"Austen adaptation of all time, opining that Lee ""offered an acute outsider's insight into Austen in this compelling 1995 interpretation of the book [and] Emma Thompson delivered a charming turn as the older, wiser, Dashwood sister, Elinor."" Journalist Zoe Williams credits Thompson as the person most responsible for Austen's popularity, explaining in 2007 that ""Sense and Sensibility"" ""is the definitive Austen film and that's largely down to her."" In 2011, ""The Guardian"" film critic Paul Laity named it his favourite film of all time, partly because of its ""exceptional screenplay, crisply and skilfully done."". Devoney Looser reflected on the film"
"Twink Caplan Twink Caplan (born December 25, 1947) is an American actress, comedian, and producer. She is probably best known for her roles in the box office hits ""Clueless"" and the ""Look Who's Talking"" series. As a producer, her best-known projects were ""Clueless"" (associate producer) and its television spin-off (executive producer). Caplan was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She is probably best known for her role as Miss Geist in the 1995 box office hit ""Clueless"", which starred Alicia Silverstone. Caplan went on to Executive Produce and reprise the role of Miss Geist in the ABC TV series ""Clueless"". At Sony"
"reviews. The Invisible Circus (film) The Invisible Circus is a 2001 American drama film written and directed by Adam Brooks and starring Cameron Diaz, Jordana Brewster, and Christopher Eccleston. Based on the 1995 novel ""The Invisible Circus"" by Jennifer Egan, the film is about a teenage girl who travels to Europe in 1976 in search of answers to her older sister's suicide. During her search, she falls in love with her dead sister's former boyfriend. The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 11, 2001, and was released in the United States on February 2, 2001. Phoebe O'Connor's"
"easygoing and aiming to please"". ""Time"" magazine named them both the best films of 1995, referring to ""Persuasion"" as ""reserved"" and ""Sense and Sensibility"" as ""more bustling"". Higson, when analysing both productions, felt ""Persuasion"" captured a sense of ""gritty realism"" that would influence such later Austen adaptations as ""Mansfield Park"" (1999) and ""Becoming Jane"" (2007). Works cited Persuasion (1995 film) Persuasion is a 1995 period drama film directed by Roger Michell and based on Jane Austen's 1817 novel of the same name. In her theatrical film debut, the British actress Amanda Root stars as protagonist Anne Elliot, while Ciarán Hinds"
"The Invisible Circus (film) The Invisible Circus is a 2001 American drama film written and directed by Adam Brooks and starring Cameron Diaz, Jordana Brewster, and Christopher Eccleston. Based on the 1995 novel ""The Invisible Circus"" by Jennifer Egan, the film is about a teenage girl who travels to Europe in 1976 in search of answers to her older sister's suicide. During her search, she falls in love with her dead sister's former boyfriend. The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 11, 2001, and was released in the United States on February 2, 2001. Phoebe O'Connor's California"
"that she is in love with Allington. Sophie releases Wytton from the engagement, leaving him free to marry Camilla whom he has gradually come to love throughout the story. The release of the popular TV serial ""Pride and Prejudice"" (1995) led to a resurgence in interest for Jane Austen's works. Many writers were inspired by Austen, leading to a variety of novelizations and other adaptations being produced. Elizabeth Aston became one of the most prolific authors of Austen-related fiction, with ""Mr. Darcy's Daughters"" being her debut novel. She had studied the author at St Hilda's College, Oxford under Lord David"
"read as a child. This is clear even from the subtitle, ""Deceived in Freindship and Betrayed in Love"", which undercuts the title. In form, the story resembles a fairy tale in featuring wild coincidences and turns of fortune, but Austen is determined to lampoon the conventions of romantic stories, down to the utter failure of romantic fainting spells, which always turn out badly for the female characters. The story shows the development of Austen's sharp wit and disdain for romantic sensibility, characteristic of her later novels. The 2016 film ""Love & Friendship"" is a film version of ""Lady Susan"", borrowing"
"also won Best Female Performance and Most Desirable Female at the 1996 MTV Movie Awards, plus awards from Blockbuster Entertainment Award, Kids' Choice Awards, National Board of Review, and an American Comedy Award for her performance in the film. Silverstone had other three film releases in 1995—""Le Nouveau monde"", ""Hideaway"" and ""The Babysitter"". The French drama about Americans ""Le Nouveau monde"" saw her play the love interest of a French boy. In the film adaptation of the novel by Dean Koontz, ""Hideaway"", she took on the role of the daughter of a man who dies in a car accident and"
"the powerful health benefits of a vegan diet."" Alicia Silverstone Alicia Silverstone (; born October 4, 1976) is an American actress. She made her film debut in ""The Crush"" (1993), earning the 1994 MTV Movie Award for Best Breakthrough Performance, and gained further prominence as a teen idol when she appeared at the age of 16 in the music video for Aerosmith's ""Cryin'"". She starred in the comedy hit ""Clueless"" (1995), which earned her a multimillion-dollar deal with Columbia Pictures, and in the big-budget film ""Batman & Robin"" (1997), playing Barbara/Batgirl. For her role in the short-lived NBC series ""Miss"
"most controversial novel. In recent decades, historical context and allusions have featured prominently in criticism as has a growing awareness of Austen's sophisticated psychological characterisations. Two notable film versions of the novel were released: Frances O'Connor starring in the lead role in the 1999 version co-starring Jonny Lee Miller and followed by Billie Piper starring in the 2007 version for ITV1 co-starring Blake Ritson. Frances ""Fanny"" Price, at age ten, is sent from her family home to live with her uncle and aunt in the country in Northamptonshire. It is a jolting change, from the elder sister of many, to"
""""" (1994, with David Carpenter, Warren Munson, and Marilyn Rockafellow), the thriller ""Dead on Sight"" (1994), the television bio-drama movie """" (1995), the family adventure ""Storybook"" (1996), the comedy film ""Leave It to Beaver"" (1997), and episodes of ""Charlie Grace"" (1996), ""Mr. Rhodes"" (1996), and the NBC sitcom series ""Suddenly Susan"" starring Brooke Shields (1997). She also played Abby in The Baby-Sitters Club Friendship Kit software in 1995. Heather Lauren Olson Heather Lauren Olson (born November 12, 1982 in San Jose, California) is an American actress. Olson is probably best known for her recurring role as Jan Spears in the"
"Tintner include ""The Secret Garden"" (1911), by Frances Hodgson Burnett; ""Poor Girl"" (1951), by Elizabeth Taylor; ""The Peacock Spring"" (1975), by Rumer Godden; ""Ghost Story"" (1975) by Peter Straub; ""The Accursed Inhabitants of House Bly"" (1994) by Joyce Carol Oates; and ""Miles and Flora"" (1997)—a sequel—by Hilary Bailey. Further literary adaptations identified by other authors include ""Affinity"" (1999), by Sarah Waters; ""A Jealous Ghost"" (2005), by A. N. Wilson; and ""Florence & Giles"" (2010), by John Harding. Young adult novels inspired by ""The Turn of the Screw"" include ""The Turning"" (2012) by Francine Prose and ""Tighter"" (2011) by Adele Griffin."
"The award's main focus is to recognize the authors, male or female, who challenge and reflect shifting gender roles. Her other genre works also tended to focus on odd corners of the nineteenth century experiencing the unexpected or fantastic. Her second novel, ""The Sweetheart Season"" (1996) is a romantic comedy infused with historical and fantasy elements. Her 1998 collection, ""Black Glass"", won a World Fantasy Award, and her 2010 collection ""What I Didn't See, and Other Stories"" also won a World Fantasy Award. Her 2004 novel ""The Jane Austen Book Club"" become a critical and popular success including being on"
"site of her uncle’s murder, she begins to believe that her family’s supernatural gifts are real after all. Torn between loyalty and suspicion, Anna is certain of only one thing: she must discover who killed her uncle or she could be next. Written under the pseudonym Elizabeth Chandler:<br> 1. ""Kissed by an Angel"" (1995)<br> 2. ""The Power of Love"" (1995)<br> 3. ""Soulmates"" (1995)<br> 4. ""Evercrossed"" (2011)<br> 5. ""Everlasting"" (29 Mar 2012)<br> 6. ""Everafter"" (19 Mar 2013)<br> <br> ""Kissed by an Angel / Power of Love / Soulmates"" (omnibus) (1998) Mary Claire Helldorfer Mary Claire Helldorfer is young adult and children's"