Eyre Buds: Recent Episodes
Piper Cleaveland
It's the Jane Eyre podcast you've all been waiting for, in which two friends attempt to watch as many film and TV adaptations of Jane Eyre as they can and document their reactions. We apologize in advance for what you're about to hear.
As two wonderful years come to an end, Piper and Lillian reflect on what we've learned from Jane Eyre.
Thank you for joining us on this journey.
Happy Jane Eyre reading and watching.
In the style of an edgy live-action Disney movie of the 2010s, Lillian and Piper come up with a sympathetic back story for Brocklehurst. He's waaaaay more relatable now. Trust us!
We also discuss the adaptations we didn't get to review, including silent films, radio dramas and plays.
Happy New Year!
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!!! When it comes to character studies, we saved the best for last. So, in the spirit of giving, here's our gift to you.
The one. The only. Edward. Fairfax. Rochester.
We talk to Author Melodie Edwards about her reimagining of Jane and Edward's love story in modern-day Toronto. We talk about what inspired this story, what was easy to adapt, and which plot points were harder to figure out in this new setting.
You can find all of Melodie's work here: https://melodieedwards.com/
Pre-order her next novel reimagining Jane Austin's Persuasion here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/704141/once-persuaded-twice-shy-by-melodie-edwards/9780593440797/
Nature plays such an important role in this novel and we were so excited to talk about it this week. Join us as we explore the poetry, metaphors and themes of the natural world through Charlotte's writing.
It's our final foreign language adaptation! Without subtitles to guide us, Piper and Lillian spend a lot of time discussing what-ifs with some of the major story beats.
Thanksgiving is over which means we're technically allowed to talk about Christmas. So to cleanse our palates, we chose the George C. Scott Christmas Carol! The story is way spookier than Lillian remembered.
Back in March, Lillian and Piper read and reviewed a handful of Jane Eyre Fanfiction. They also wrote some of their own.
Selections from each story is read on air, but you can read the full fics here:
Meeting on the Road by Lillian Cotter:
https://eyrebuds.weebly.com/meeting-on-the-road.html
Through Your Eyes by Piper Cleaveland:
https://eyrebuds.weebly.com/through-your-eyes.html
One of the best things about younger siblings is they have to do what you say, like watch Jane Eyre from 1943 and then talk about it with you on your podcast!
This week, Piper and Lillian get a fresh perspective on an old classic, with Lillian's bother, Petrie -I mean- Patrick.
This show was as good as everyone said it was.
Also Branwell is Eminem. His forehead is sweaty, knees week, arms are heavy, he has vomit on his sweater already, not-mom's spaghettis. -Ope! There goes gravity!
Have you been locked in a room where your uncle died? Woken in the middle of the night to find your bed engulfed in flames? Dragged to a foreign country and forced to live in an attic for the rest of your life?
You or your loved ones may be entitled to a gothic settlement.
The Ingrams perform a comedy of manners, John and Grace are the odd couple, oh, and Jane and Rochester are there too.
In this week's episode, Lillian swims across the Atlantic with Piper on her back! It's very impressive.
We also talk about a 2016 BBC documentary about the many times the BBC adapted the Brontes work and why. Not as impressive, but still worth talking about.
This adaptation was recently released from the vault for American audiences, giving Lillian and Piper more fodder for their mania and analysis.
A gentleman's manor house, a cold and gothic asylum, a place to call home. Thornfield Hall means different things to different people and in this week's episode Lillian and Piper discuss the many faces and personas of this iconic place.
This week's episode is exclusive to Spotify since we re-built the episode through their music + talk platform.
Search Eyre Buds on Spotify to listen to this week's episode.
Or donate $3 to Patreon to listen to the original Master of Thornfield Radio Hour with the full songs:
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Or listen along with the musical playlist:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7h5UdxC2Roz8jcCJ0AWvUc?si=a8d0b19344f54931
We are finally sampling another Brontë's work with Emily Brontë's classic gothic tale, Wuthering Heights. Somethings you need a happily ever after. Sometimes you're glad both of the main characters die in the end. Heathcliff does a great job of making Rochester look like a nice guy in this dramatic tale of two people whose love is causing them pain.
Adele takes center stage in a story about a young woman whose life takes her down a winding path with a very Jane Eyre balance of gothic and romance. Lillian & Piper sit down with Author Betsy Cornwell to talk about the who, what, how, and why of her incredible novel inspired by the characters of Jane Eyre.
Lillian and Piper go back to their roots, reviewing an adaptation of Jane Eyre. This time we're headed to Spain, where the hair is voluminous, the shirts are frilly and 9 random dudes attend your almost-wedding.
This week we're graced with the insight of an actual expert in the field of Victorian literature and theology.
An Emeritus Professor at Oxford Brookes University, Professor Jay helps us shed some light on the complicated and beautiful conversation Jane Eyre has with religion, spirituality and death/ the afterlife.
Piper and Lillian discuss Frances O'Connor's take on the lives of the Brontes, specifically Emily, and the events of her life that inspired her gothic writing.
If you like moody teen dramas AND classic literature, this one's for you.
An angelic young girl, the only adult who sees children as human, and two friends when Jane needed them most. In our third character study, Lillian & Piper examine how female friendships affect Jane’s growth and how these women are.
Happy Pride Month everyone! To celebrate, we're discussing season one of the HBO series Gentleman Jack, based on the real life story of Anne Lister: an avid journalist, a lover of women and a real "I like to bring my thermometer with me on holiday!" kinda gal.
37 Jane Eyre adaptations will enter the ring, but only 5 will emerge triumphant! Along the way, we're ranking roasts, drag, slip-n-falls, and downright wackadoo, out-there adaptation choices. Buckle in, ladies and gentlemen. It's time to Razzie.
Lillian and Piper discuss an audio drama that was recorded for Charlotte Bronte's birthday. It's wonderful and we loved it, but don't tell the IRS...or the NRA... or the IRA for that matter.
This adaptation is not only Kawaii, it's also a wonderfully true adaptation and a great intro to either Jane Eyre for Manga lovers, or Manga for Jane Eyre lovers.
Hollywood directors and multi-billion dollar studios aren't the only ones who get to adapt Jane Eyre, the fans have ideas and stories to tell too! On this week's episode, Lillian and Piper read and discuss three Jane Eyre fanfics.
Read along with us!
Some Enchanted Evening by Winam.
A Mended String by woolyhat.
Flesh of his Flesh by Laurielove. (This fic contains adult content. Rated M for mature.)
"Life is a storm, my young friend. You will bask in the sunlight one moment, be shattered on the rocks the next."
On this week's episode, Piper and Lillian discuss one of the most famous stories of betrayal and revenge ever written. There's also romance, hot air balloons and Dumbledore!
Eyre Buds reaches a new milestone as Lillian and Piper see their first in-person production of Jane Eyre! We were delighted to receive an invitation to the premier of the Yavapai College Performing Arts Center production of Jane Eyre the Musical. Join us as we recall our journey to the beautiful southwest, where the Jane's are talented, the Rochester's are daring and the music is top notch.
Tickets are currently available from April 21st-23rd. Reserve your seat here!
"If You Become A Doctor, Folks'll Face You With Dread,
If You Become A Dentist, They'll Be Glad When You're Dead,
You'll Get A Bigger Hand If You Can Stand On Your Head,
Be A Clown, Be A Clown, Be A Clown."
Finding out Rochester keeps Bertha in the attic is a surprise, but what about the other skeletons in his closet? In this week's episode, Piper and Lillian talk about Blanche, Celine, Giacinta and Clara; the role they play in the story, and how they shape our perception of Jane's love interest.
Lillian and Piper discuss our first opera adaptation. It's also Lillian's first opera ever and she left the experience feeling more like a crying clown than a triumphant Valkyrie. Stay tuned to the end for a special lgbtq round of Jane Eyre fan-casting!
In this week's episode, Lillian and Piper go back to one of our favorite adaptations. Spoiler alert: it still holds up. Though we have more to say about drag and how we really wish Toby would have committed to it and given us his best Lip Sync Battle performance.
Surprisingly, this week's episode about Orson Welles' first radio adaptation of Jane Eyre is rated S for sexy. Because there wasn't much to talk about so we fill the air with another game of Marry, F*ck, Kill, and it gets... a little spicy.
Requested by popular demand, Lillian and Piper discuss Jane Austin's classic comedy of manners, Emma, in which a pretty girl who has everything realizes that maybe she doesn't know everything after all.
After over a year of Bonnet Watch 1847, Lillian and Piper finally get a chance to ask all their fashion questions to someone who knows what they are talking about. Leila, the Victorian Historian, gives us the basics of 50 years of fashion history before breaking down the fashion of three adaptations: 1983 BBC Miniseries, 2006 BBC Miniseries, and 2011 Movie.
Find Leila:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/victorian.historian/
Linked Tree (including Etsy): https://linktr.ee/victorian.historian
This unofficial prequel to Jane Eyre is Jean Rhys' story of Antonetta Cosway, the woman who will become Bertha, the mad woman in the attic. It's a novel that has become deeply imbedded in the discussion surrounding Jane Eyre and has accumulated its fair share of supporters and haters alike. This week, Lillian and Piper discuss Wide Sargasso Sea and the questions it attempts to answer.
In theater, when a character's emotion surpasses the power of speech, they must break into song to express themselves. When that's still not enough, they break into dance. Cathy Marston's Ballet adaptation is, "Jane Eyre without words," yet it managed to capture the raw emotion of the story on an entirely different level.
It's a rainy Thursday and your lit teacher is out sick, so the substitute wheels in a TV on a library cart and pops in a VHS tape. What are you watching? Why, it's a documentary about the Bronte Sisters, of course! Someone get the lights. And no talking during the movie! There will be a quiz at the end of class.
In rewatching the 2011 adaptation of Jane Eyre, Piper and Lillian reminisced on why we love this movie, but we also discussed an interesting theory: when you remove concerning yet crucial narrative elements of Jane Eyre to appeal to a wider audience, what do you loose in return?
Lillian and Piper discuss a movie that deals with big historical issues, incredible declarations of love, and kissing.
"Non sono un uccello e nessuna rete mi avvolge!"
Lillian and Piper discuss our first Italian adaptation of Jane Eyre, in which there are love triangles and drama galore.
Whether you relate to Jane, cry for Bertha, or fall in love with Rochester every time you re-read this novel, there are so many reasons why Jane Eyre has continued to capture the attention of its readers for 176 years. In our one-year anniversary episode of Eyre Buds, Piper and Lillian celebrate by discussing some of the story's most prevalent and provocative themes.
Piper wrote and published a book and Lillian was kind enough to read it. It's not Jane Eyre related, but it does involve romance, mystery and a man named Edward.
If you'd like to learn more about A Dance with the Dead and get links where you can read it for free, visit https://adancewiththedead.com/
We are starting a Patreon! We have loved the last year of making Eyre Buds and want to do even more. Currently, making the podcast is costing us money, so we thought we would come to you, our lovely listeners, to see if you would want to become a bigger part of our journey.
For more details, check out our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/eyrebuds
Piper's Art: https://piperillustration.wordpress.com/
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/3yOylARrwhk
It's Christmas time at Thornfield and Jane and Rochester have invited the entire cast to join them for an evening of games and merriment! When a blizzard snows them in and the guests can't stand another round of over-the-top charades, Jane suggests they all exchange the gifts they bought for Secret Santa. I wonder what wonderful cadeaux are in store!
Happy Holidays, everyone! It's a short one this week since today's adaptation was less than 30 minutes long. Don't worry though, if the gypsy scene is your favorite, then there's lots to look forward to.
We were so thrown off by how short this episode was that we completely forgot to rate the adaption. So for those of you who are dying to know where this version ranks in the lineup, here are our scores:
Piper: 4/10 Family Prayers
Lillian: 4/10 Donna Reeds
For many (like Piper) Meet Me in St. Louis is a holiday classic, while for others (like Lillian) it's a new movie full of buck wild situations and comical surprises. Regardless of our familiarity going in, watching and discussing this film left us both smiling. I think we can take on 20 men, don't you?
We decided to dedicate our first character analysis to our gurl in the attic: Bertha. This week, Lillian and Piper discuss how Bertha is portrayed in the novel and how her character has been interpreted over many years and adaptations. As is evident by the length of this episode, though her time on the page is brief, Bertha's presence in the novel is impactful, she haunts the story before we truly know her and turns the world upside down once we do.
Bertha's episode from the On Eyre season of the Hot and Bothered Podcast can be found here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2XXsYC5ICY6rpbKBhgxSZB?si=3th0VtleR-Gk7cKP3E-I0w
Bertha's Disney Princess Song by Shipwrecked on YouTube can be watched here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XURa7PEUYz4
First impressions can be wild, as is evident from our dramatic reactions when reviewing our first adaptation of Jane Eyre: the 1983 miniseries. Piper was obsessed, Lillian was disturbed.
With a year's worth of content that we can now use as comparison, we decided to go back to where it all began and see how our takes on this version might have changed from our first gut reactions.
1983 Part 1: Pilot the Dog https://eyrebuds.weebly.com/podcast-episodes/pilot-the-dog-the-1983-mini-serise-part-one
1983 Part 2: Bertha vs. Quackers https://eyrebuds.weebly.com/podcast-episodes/quakers-vs-berthas
In which we answer one of this shows most heated questions - is Lillian crazy enough that she should be locked in an attic…Wait, no, it’s - Is Micheal Jayston one of the best Rochester, or one of the worst? The answer might surprise you! (Oh, a cliffhanger, now you have to listen!)
Listen to Our Original 1973 Review Episodes -
A Deeper Conversation: The 1973 BBC Mini Series (Part One) - https://eyrebuds.weebly.com/podcast-episodes/a-deeper-conversation-the-1973-bbc-mini-series-part-one
My Cousin is a Vampire: The 1973 BBC Mini Series (Part Two) - https://eyrebuds.weebly.com/podcast-episodes/my-cousin-is-a-vampire-the-1973-bbc-mini-series-part-two
In which Piper and Lillian watch one of the most contemporary and creative adaptations of Jane Eyre ever discussed on this podcast. From a grown man playing Pilot the dog, to a haunting and surprisingly contemporary soundtrack, we chat about the unique choices that made this version one of our faves.
Listeners, we finished the novel... And LOVED IT! In this episode, Lillian and Piper discuss the significant themes that make their final stand at the end of this story. The power of vulnerability. The beauty of female strength. The delicate balance between faith and religion and the role they play in how we live our lives.
We've always suspected there's a reason this story has withstood the test of time. Now we know why.
Happy Halloween! To celebrate the spookiest day of the year, Piper and Lillian watch and discuss Disney's The Haunted Mansion. Whether you're looking for a fun, family adventure, or a gothic story of ghostly romance, this movie has a little bit something for everyone.
If you're interested in reading Piper's book, A Dance with the Dead, you can reach out to her @pipercleaveland on Instagram or @PiperArtC on Twitter to inquire about hardcover copies or links where you can read the story online.
Through radio, everyone has a voice. Jane is breathy, Rochester is screamy, and even Bertha get's a line or two. This version, our first radio adaptation, even gives voice to a new, unseen character: the ghost of Jane's desires. Set your dial to Eyre Buds and snuggle in. This is the Jane Eyre Radio Hour.
This epic story brings the beloved characters of Jane Eyre to a modern setting where Eddie Rochester, a famous rock star, attempts to balance love and loss with the spirited and passionate women in his life. On this week's episode, we chat with Mr. R's author Tracy Neis about her rock and roll inspirations and personal take on this classic and cautionary tale.
Read more of Tracey's work on Amazon.
Check out her blog and follow her on Facebook.
What happens when an adaptation is almost identical to one we've previously reviewed? We fill the air with silly tangents and lots of chaos! We also forget how to geography and count in this episode so our scores at the end (which were meant for a X/10 scale) end up ranking this version very high with a whopping 4/5 and 3/5. Is it worth such high praise? You'll just have to listen and decide for yourself.
Jane goes from a destitute beggar to an independent woman with a significant fortune. On the way she learns a lot about her identity and personal ethics, all while harboring a horniness that just won't quit.
When Jane, I mean Maria, goes be Adele's, I mean the Von Trapp children's governess, she falls in love with the master of the house, Mr. Rochester - oops, the Captain. This week we talk about all the ways this, for sure not a Jane Eyre adaptation, sounds oddly familiar.
In which Piper and Lillian do a very brief review of Jude Law's comical take on Mr. Rochester. We then play a few rounds of Stay or Nay? where we re-watch the Stay Speech from 4 of our favorite adaptions.
Would you stay for these men?
George C. Scott (1970)
Timothy Dalton (1983)
Toby Stephens (2006)
Michael Fassbender (2011)
Who were we kidding? This chapter deserves its own episode and wow, did we give it our all.
When entire philosophy, ethics, and theology classes can be taught around this one, crucial chapter, Lillian and Piper give their personal takes on the Jane Eyre moment that cemented this novel as a universal classic.
Piper and Lillian play another round of F***, Marry, Kill with Jane Eyre characters AND our palate cleansers. Then a special episode of a new podcast Lillian started called Care So Much with Guest Charlene DeKalb (episode details below).
Eyre Buds Episode with the first round of Bang, Marry, Kill -https://eyrebuds.weebly.com/episodes/marry-bang-or-kill-jane-eyrehead-the-1982-second-city-tv-sketch
About Care So Much
When I started this podcast, I googled the phrase “Care So Much” and was disappointed to find a bunch of articles on how to care less. If that is what you came here for, you are in the wrong place. Instead, we are a place where we encourage the passionate. Each week I will be talking to another incredible guest about the thing that lights them up. Whether it’s big or small, something that matters to only you, or something that should matter to everyone, we care, we care so much.
Care So Much Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFzzItviNv0
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Care So Much Episode Description
Jane Eyre is a classic novel about a young woman who, after a difficult childhood, becomes a governess for one Mr. Edward Rochesters. After a non-traditional courtship, to put it mildly, the two get engaged, but before their happily ever after the wedding is interrupted because Rochester has a wife yet living, a mad woman locked in his attic.
Why has this crazy story caught the attention of readers for generations, what makes this story so special, and why does Charlene, today's guest, care? Charlene shares her personal experience with Jane Eyre. The how and why she created a community of others who care about this as much as she does. She even shares the story of how she became BEST FRIENDS* with her favorite Mr. Rochester plays the character on screen.
*Lillian's words, not Charlene's
Find Charlene
Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/2200377627
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Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/eyreguide/
Blog - https://eyreguide.com/
Podcast - https://eyreguide.com/post/664958299897298946/new-podcast-jane-eyre-files
Referenced in the Episode
Interview from Ciaran Hinds - https://www.ciaranhinds.eu/interviews.php - The article is titled "Monogamy is a Bizarre Concept, Don't You Think?"
In which Lillian and Piper review the first made-for-TV movie Jane Eyre adaptation starring Charlton Heston. Before he rode chariots and parted the Red Sea, he tried and failed to keep his wife upstairs. Bertha's on the loose and we're here for it.
Bertha steps into the spotlight in Gwendolyn Kiste's newest novel, Reluctant Immortals. This groovy and gothic tale places Bertha Mason and Lucy Westenra of Bram Stoker's Dracula in Los Angeles, 1967. After years of running, the horrors of their past finally catch up with them, forcing Bertha and Lucy to face the wicked men who made them what they are.
We were delighted to speak with Gwendolyn about her book and to learn more about her process when adapting these classic characters to a more modern setting!
Reluctant Immortals is available August 23, 2022. Find it on Amazon and check out Gwendolyn's website for more about her other novels and short fiction.
In which Piper and Lillian discuss dreams, proposals, love, lies and heartbreak. Buckle up, listeners, we've reached the heart of the story.
Whether we're discussing love triangles, complicated family connections or the historical accuracy of Jello(tm) molds, there's much to unpack in this beloved Jane Austin Classic.
All the pent up emotions of Jane Eyre take flight in this Broadway banger of an adaptation. Heart strings are plucked and tempers rise as Lillian and Piper discuss the swoon-worthy serenades and misogynistic missteps of the first (and best) musical version of this classic story.
Jane single-handedly extinguishes a bed on fire, instantly winning Rochester's heart and our respect. Amidst the chaos of a party, elaborate charades, fortune-telling gypsies, and a savage attack on a visiting stranger, Jane and Rochester still find time to be cute with one another. Whether it's on the stairs or in the garden, sparks are starting to fly.
Piper and Lillian interview Alysson Hall, co-creator and Jane Eyre, in The Autobiography of Jane Eyre web series. She answers questions about the creative process, tells behind-the-scenes stories, and what it was like to bring Jane into 2013. Unfortunately, the release of Alysson & Nessa's latest project, a music video for Thirteen Goats, was pushed back to August. We will be sure to share the link when it's released. In the meantime, you can find all of Alysson's projects on her new website (alyssonhall.com) and follow her on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
What if Jane Eyre had a camera, access to the internet, and 14.3 thousand YouTube subscribers? This week, Lillian and Piper discuss the pros and cons of adapting this classic story to a modern setting.
Anton Ego's inspiring speech about the nature of a critic and the value of an artist can be found here.
For this extended holiday weekend, we're going back in time to Piper's first on-air rant about Jane Eyre. This clip was recorded on a special Valentine's Day episode of the World Forge Podcast with Lillian as the shocked guest, Sam as the concerned host and Piper as the mad woman not-yet-in-the-attic.
You can listen to the full World Forge episode here.
In which we bond over and discuss our shared adoration for the beloved classic, Little Women. Across all adaptations, this is a story that highlights the beauty of familial, romantic and self love. That encourages us to pursue our dreams while always remembering where we came from and the stories that will take us where we wish to go.
Jane has arrived at Thornfield and meets her mysterious employer, Mr. Rochester. Piper and Lillian roll up our sleeves as we start to analyze character, scrutinize dialogue and speculate about unspoken intensions and desires.
In which Piper and Lillian watch their first international adaptation of Jane Eyre. Spoiler alert: we loved it. Sangdil proves that Jane Eyre transcends culture as well as time.
Armed with 10 + adaptations under our belt, we decide to (finally) turn to the source material and see what all the hub bub is about concerning this beloved classic novel: Jane Eyre an Autobiography
The beauty and power of musical theater lies in moments when characters, so consumed by their emotions, must break into song just to convey the depth of their feelings... Yeah, this musical doesn't do that. But we do get jazz hands and a song about hell.
In which Lillian and Piper dissect and analyze five crucial aspects of Jane Eyre: The Proposal, The Explanation, Bertha, Rochester and Jane. We look back on the 10 adaptations we've watched so far and rate our worst and best for each category, Academy Awards style.
In which Lillian fangirls over one of her favorite shows while Piper smiles and nods politely.
We tackle a lot in this episode: discussing sex-positivity in romance and the sexist misconceptions that surround the world's most successful fictional genre, the difference between romance and erotica, why both are meaningful and how anyone who disagrees can fight us in the abandoned K-Mart parking lot.
Read You’re Probably Wrong About the Difference Between Romance & Eroticafor more.
In which George C. Scott challenges Toby Stephens to a "Who is the sweetest and most sympathetic Rochester?" competition.
Oops... Piper left town, so we put together this special episode to tide you over until we can watch the 1970 movie adaptation. We imagine a new version of Jane Eyre with our dream Jane & Rochester as we fan cast the lead roles. Maybe if we wish hard enough, someone will make these movies.
In which Adelle does mischief, Rochester is an uncle, and Jane smashes things like the incredible hulk.
In which Piper and Lillian boldly go into their first Sci-Fi adaptation of Jane Eyre! We also welcome our first guest on the show: Sam, of the World Forge Podcast! Just as the crews of the Val Jean and Voyager come together, so do we to discuss what this classic story looks like when taken to the stars.
In which Lillian and Piper learn that, "the shadows are just as important as the light." We honor the passing of William Hurt by watching his portrayal of a very gentle Mr. Rochester.
This romance has everything: labor unions, strikes, dying loved ones and perhaps the softest, most beautiful kiss scene ever filmed. Join us as we discuss the highs and lows of this beloved drama.
In which Piper and Lillian discuss the pros and cons of an adaptation that makes significant changes to the plot. If you're a fan of classic cinema, this one is for you.
In which Lillian and Piper watch their first intentionally comedic adaptation. True natures are then revealed in a savage game of Marry, Bang or Kill: Jane Eyre Edition.
In which Piper and Lillian put on their "Team Bertha" shirts and discuss which is better, a tall vampire or a blind man.
In which Jane and Rochester are given more time to converse and Lillian and Piper dive a bit deeper into the themes of this classic tale.
Piper and Lillian return to Jane Eyre with an adaptation that cuts out half of the story and all of the animals.
If the host of the party demands that you ignore the man who's just been stabbed, would you keep dancing? Yeah... didn't think so.
Piper and Lillian return from their week off with a period romance that isn't Jane Eyre. After four adaptations of, "relax, Jane, it's just bigamy," I think we deserve a movie that makes us incandescently happy.
In which Piper and Lillian discuss the importance of color and flashbacks in visual storytelling, and express our love for the first truly sympathetic Rochester we've seen so far.
Thank you Dayna for suggesting we watch the 2006 version! Because of you, Lillian now has a version of Jane Eyre that she genuinely really likes.
You can check out this incredible article highlighting the many portrayals, all of them good, of Pilot the dog called A Pack of Pilots here: https://www.silverpetticoatreview.com/2018/10/24/a-pack-of-pilots/
In which Piper and Lillian spend a lot of time talking about how bad the kissing was in a movie that otherwise did a pretty good job.
In which we proclaim our love for Judi Dench and pay respect to Jane's scene-stealing bonnet.
Lillian completes her first watch through of a Jane Eyre adaptation. Now armed with the whole story, we start to ask some really important questions. Are you a Quiet Quaker or a Burning Bertha? Take our quiz to find out!
Piper drags Lillian into the slowest, saddest introduction to Jane Eyre ever, where an 80's Timothy Dalton as Mr. Rochester and a rarely seen Newfoundland named Pilot are the only silver linings. We can only go up from here...right?