Sunday on the blog w/ Emma

Hey readers,
Last week was NOT good for me- had A LOT of ups and downs in mood!  Of course, I’m still feeling bad re: not having a job.  (But there are many ppl in this position, incl those who went to Ivies!)  I’m applying for various F/T jobs and signing up w/ online tutoring agencies (for this [...]

3 must-see period films

Lost in Austen (BBC, 2008)
 

This show (seen last year on BBC) is a MUST-SEE for all Jane Austen fans!  It has a great cast (including gorgeous/talented new faces), looks beautiful (costumes, cinematography, lighting), and is full of humor.  There are jokes viewers of ALL ages will get, BUT there are also in-jokes for devoted fans of Jane.  (I liked those jokes best, of course!)   
 
Amanda [...]

“Body of Lies” (2008)

I saw this film last week and REALLY enjoyed it!  It’s a fun, fast-paced, and smart spy thriller.  I’m not going to reveal TOO much about it, b/c you should see for yourself.     
 

Leonardo DiCaprio stars as Roger Ferris- a young CIA operative based in the Middle East.  (Leo’s hair is dyed dark brown, he sports fluffy facial hair, and [...]