Movies inspired by Jane Austen

Some of the best romantic novels ever were written by one lady early 19th century: Jane Austen. Movies inspired by her work abound. Romance, money, social position, fantasy and reputation. Those are some of the ingredients Jane Austen weaves into her... More about these gift suggestions...

The best Emma Adaptation

I’m a big Jane Austen fan. On the big screen Emma is possibly my favorite. On this page you’ll find my review of the three Emma versions I’ve seen, including which I think is best. Emma is the best off of Jane Austen’s heroines:... More about these gift suggestions...

Best Sense and Sensibility Movie Adaptation

The story of two sisters who lose their father just when they’re old enough to get married, set in early 19th century England. I’m a Jane Austen fan and love all of these movies: I’ve seen them all again and again. However, I’ll... More about these gift suggestions...

Best pride and prejudice movie

I love Jane Austen and Pride and Prejudice is one of my favorite books. Let me share with you my favorite version, though picking ONE favorite may be a problem. In Pride and Prejudice Elizabeth – smart, saucy, well brought up but without much in... More about these gift suggestions...

Best Cancer Movies Ever

Cancer Featured in Films – our top picks It is the diagnosis that none of us want to hear and yet it effects all of us in some way. The makers of movies and films have incorporated cancer into movies for several decades now and they can be... More about these gift suggestions...

Top 10 Movies for Teenage Girls of All Time

Best Teenage Movies For Girls in High School These are my favorite high school movies. It’s probably a bit juvenile of me, but I always love a good teenage movie. And since I’m a girl, I guess these are the best teenage movies for girls, at... More about these gift suggestions...

Good Teen Movies

Top Movies Teenagers Want To Watch What are some good teen movies or at least what are the movies that your teen will want to watch? Of course it will ultimately boil down to your teenager and his or her interest but there are movies that most teens... More about these gift suggestions...

Best ethics movies, ready for debate?

Top 10 movies worth talking about: controversial debates and intriguing questions I love watching movies, however some movies are special: they make you think. Below are my pick of the best movies about ethical debates. Whether it’s... More about these gift suggestions...

Top time travel romance movies

Time travelling is the stuff of science fiction. It’s the stuff of speculative theoretical physics. The usual speculations is whether it is possible to change the past and with it the future. As a plot device, it is also a way to reflect on the nature of relationships, because some time traveling is done only in the mind. 

The obvious place to start is with ‘Time Traveler’s Wife‘, if only because it is the most poignant of the set. It deals with time travel in a way that faces up to all the possible complications.  Continue reading Top time travel romance movies

Best 25 recommended Teen Girl Movies

I have a few pages with my favorite movies for teen girls online and on those pages I’ve asked readers to share their favorite teen movies. This is the list in order of popularity. It includes old classics as well as modern twists on the genre.... More about these gift suggestions...

Best Bollywood Gift Ideas

Global Bollywood! Bollywood is the Indian Version of Hollywood. Rather the Hindi Language Version of Hollywood. Coz India does have several other Centers of Film Production as well. It is located in Mumbai (Formerly known as Bombay) and happens to... More about these gift suggestions...

Best romantic comedy movie for kids in a divorce

I saw ‘Definitely, Maybe‘ and ‘The Parent Trap‘ again today and I thought they make a nice contrast. Both are funny, both made me cry (well, it was a day for crying over soppy movies) and both have a happy romantic... More about these gift suggestions...