Emma thompson, alan rickman, kate winslet, hugh grant, james fleet, tom wilkinson, gemma jones. Among her numerous accolades for her performances, winslet. About two years ago i kind of wrote off classics i had read a couple and found them hard to read and boring. Kate winslet audiobooks audiobook narrator download. Director ang lee and coproducer james schamus audio.
The tonight show starring jimmy fallon 359,369 views. Kate winslet was born on 5 october 1975 in reading, berkshire, england, to sally anne nee bridges and roger john winslet. Clip 1m 5s kate winslet casting trick, and a challenge during. Browse audiobooks read by kate winslet sorted by best. Roxy goon is modeled on my friend jahnny, who was the lead singer a punk rock band at the time called heavy negatives. Partly its the fact that the first few chapters are almost entirely without dialogue, unlike pride and. Emma thompson wrote the screenplay and stars as elinor dashwood, while kate winslet plays elinors younger sister marianne. No austen story can tempt me more than pride and prejudice, but i do consider sense and sensibility to be something of a clumsier precursor to that beloved book.
The book, sense and sensibility by jane austen delivered by amazon is in a very good condition and the cover is absolutely stunning. Jane austens classic tale of love, romance and heartbreak, read by kate winslet. To my surprise i actually really enjoyed sense and sensibility. Winslet is the recipient of various accolades, including three british academy.
Kate winslet and emma thompson star in ang lees acclaimed adaptation of jane austens beloved novel, arriving on dvd from. Kate winslet an abridged classic featuring an excellent performance from narrator kate winslet yes, truly. Jul 23, 2015 jane austens classic tale of romantic entanglement, read by kate winslet. The movie of the week for july 16 through 22 is sense and sensibility 1995, which is available to digitally rent on youtube, amazon, vudu, itunes. While on a journey of discovery in exotic india, beautiful young ruth barron winslet falls under the influence of a charismatic religious guru. While on a journey of discovery in exotic india, beautiful young ruth barron winslet.
Sense and sensibility by jane austen free at loyal books. Jane austens classic tale of romantic entanglement, read by kate winslet and featuring an immersive musical soundtrack to enhance your audiobook listening experience. The reduced cirmcumstances of the dashwood family cast a shadow over the romantic aspirations of daughters elinor and marianne, who must learn to mix sense with sensibility. Sense and sensibility jane austen 1775 1817 the two eldest dashwood sisters, elinor and marianne, one of whom elinor embraces practicality and restraint while the other marianne gives her whole heart to every endeavor. The following is a list of awards and nominations received by the english actress kate winslet. Jane austen 17751817 two sisters, one practical and full of commonsense, the other a passionate and emotional creature, an uncaring brother and his avaricious wife, a handsome rake and a faithful gentleman these are some of the unforgettable characters who make jane austens first published novel, sense and sensibility such a delightful, witty and timeless classic.
Persuasion 1995, sophie thompson played the younger sister of the storys main character, anne elliot, which was played by amanda root, who ironically enough was sought for the role of marianne in sense and sensibility 1995. The selfimportant, costumecentric, periodpiece flair for melodramatics was experiencing a renaissance at the time, not restricted only to the adaptations of jane austens pride and prejudice, persuasion, and sense and sensibility, but. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. Sense and sensibility audiobook jane austen audible. List of awards and nominations received by kate winslet. Jun 05, 2006 listen to sense and sensibility audiobook by jane austen. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Naxos audiobooks sense and sensibility unabridged juliet stevenson. But then i watched the movie adaptation of this with emma thompson and kate winslet and i liked it so much that i wanted to give the book a try. Once upon a time, a teenaged kate winslet the reader, titanic, revolutionary road received a gift that would leave a lasting impression. Booktrack is an immersive format that pairs traditional audiobook narration and complementary music.
I really enjoy the 1995 film with emma thompson and kate winslet, but when it came to reading the novel i really struggled. Emma thompson, alan rickman, kate winslet, amanda root, ciaran hinds, roger michell, ang lee. Charm, sensibility, peppered with sense and marvellous acting, a starry cast topped by emma thompson simply wonderful as eleanor, so well supported by a pretty, lighthearted kate winslet as marianne and a lovely turn as their mother from gemma jones. She is particularly known for her work in period dramas, and is often drawn to portraying angstridden women. James fleet, tom wilkinson, harriet walter, kate winslet, emma thompson, gemma jones, hugh grant. Based on jane austens classic novel, sense and sensibility tells of the dashwood sisters, sensible elinor thompson and passionate. Kate winslet as marianne dashwood in the 1995 adaptation of jane austens sense and sensibility. Stream and listen to sense and sensibility by jane austen for free. Sense and sensibility is a 1995 american period drama film directed by ang lee and based on jane austens 1811 novel of the same name. Partly its the fact that the first few chapters are almost entirely without dialogue, unlike. Download audiobooks narrated by kate winslet to your device. Partly its the fact that the first few chapters are almost entirely without dialogue, unlike pride and prejudice with its lively beginning. Juliet stevenson has worked extensively for the rsc and the royal national theatre.
Sense and sensibility was a lovely story, jane austin really makes you feel like you are living back in the old world amongst her characters. Magnolia was named after the tom petty song and janine whos only in two scenes and is supposed to be kate winslet was named after the david bowie song. She received an olivier award for her role in death and the maiden at the royal court, and a number of other awards for her work in the film truly, madly, deeply. Sense and sensibility web extra saturday night cinema. The reduced circumstances of the dashwood family cast a shadow over the romantic aspirations of daughters elinor and marianne who must learn to mix sense with sensibility in approaching their problems with both money and men. She earned her first oscar nomination, for best supporting actress. While elinor is thoughtful, considerate, and calm, her younger sister is emotional and wildly. Based on jane austens classic novel, sense and sensibility tells of the dashwood sisters, sensible elinor thompson and passionate marianne winslet. The two sisters find that its difficult to be always one or the other, and by the end they have flipflopped their personalities when it comes time to choose their husbands. Though not the first novel she wrote, sense and sensibility. Sense and sensibility, jane austens first published novel, focuses on the lives and loves of two sisters, elinor and marianne dashwood.
Listen to sense and sensibility audiobook by jane austen, narrated by juliet stevenson. Emma thompson, kate winslet, james fleet, tom wilkinson, harriet walter, gemma jones, hugh grant, emilie. Kate winslet reads with an impressive repertoire of voices, from the high nasal voice of fanny. Root, however, could not accept the role due to her obligations to film persuasion 1995. Written by jane austen, audiobook narrated by alison larkin. Jane austens classic is the tale of two temperamental sisters. Charm, sensibility, peppered with sense and marvellous acting, a starry cast topped by emma thompson simply wonderful as eleanor, so well supported by a pretty, lighthearted kate winslet. The british actress has made a point of eschewing straightforward prettygirl parts in favor of more devilish damsels. Listen to sense and sensibility audiobook by jane austen. Information page about sense and sensibility starring emma thompson, alan rickman, kate winslet and more on netflix ausnz from mafts newonnetflixanz facing poverty after their fathers death, three sisters are obliged to rely on the generosity of others in this adaptation of the jane austen novel. Sense and sensibility kate winslet pictures cbs news. The reduced cirmcumstances of the dashwood family cast a shadow over the romantic aspirations of daughters elinor and marianne, who must learn to mix sense with sensibility in approaching their problems with both money and men. With emma thompson, kate winslet, james fleet, tom wilkinson. Ask kate winslet what she likes about any of her characters, and the word ballsy is bound to pop up at least once.
She is the youngest person to acquire six academy award nominations, with seven nominations in total, and won the academy award for best actress for the reader 2008. Sense and sensibility 1995 kate winslet as marianne dashwood. Persuasion sense and sensibility movie that move you 2movie collection. Sense and sensibility audiobook on cassette, 1995 worldcat. Kate winslet is gorgeous, emma thomson is inspiring, and hugh grant shines in this unforgettable film.
Browse audiobooks read by kate winslet sorted by best selling. The exquisitely pretty marianne, a freespirited musician and writer, loses her heart and sensibilityto the young scoundrel willoughby. This audible original production is narrated by emma thompson academy award, golden globe, emmy and bafta winner, love actually, harry potter, sense and sensibility, with a full supporting cast including joanne froggatt, morgana robinson, aisling loftus, joseph millson, alexa davies and rising star isabella inchbald. Kate winslet the reduced circumstances of the dashwood family cast a shadow over the romantic aspirations of daughters elinor and marianne who must learn to mix sense with sensibility in approaching their. Jane austen 1775 1817 the two eldest dashwood sisters, elinor and marianne, one of whom elinor embraces practicality and restraint while the other marianne gives her whole heart to every endeavor. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Jane austens classic tale of romantic entanglement, read by kate winslet. Interview march 2011 the spring fashion issue cover amanda seyfried. Sense and sensibility is the original soundtrack of the 1995 film of the same name starring emma thompson, hugh grant, kate winslet and tom wilkinson.
The sensible elinor and the sensitive marianne both fall for men whose affections are otherwise engaged. Kate winslet is an academy awardwinning actress who has starred in several notable films, including sense and sensibility, eternal sunshine of the spotless mind, finding neverland, the reader, the holiday, and titanic, the highestgrossing film of all time. Sense and sensibility audiobook jane austen storytel. Kate winslet casting trick, and a challenge during filming would make jane austen blush. Emma thompson wrote the screenplay and stars as elinor dashwood, while kate winslet. The reduced cirmcumstances of the dashwood family cast a shadow over the romantic aspirations of daughters elinor and marianne, who must learn to mix sense with sensibilit. Sense and sensibility 1995 kate winslet as marianne. Kate elizabeth winslet cbe born 5 october 1975 is an english actress. Patrick doyle looking back at the first half of the 1990s, the age seemed ripe for jane austen dramas adapted to the big screen. Librivox recording of sense and sensibility by jane austen. The reduced circumstances of the dashwood family cast a shadow.
Sense and sensibility by ang lee ang lee, emma thompson, alan. Austen ambitiously balances humor, sincerity of affection, meditative reasoning, and even a testosteronefueled midnight scene. Search results for kate winslet get your free audiobook. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup.
Sense and sensibility sense and sensibility audiobook, by jane austen. Christie read the novel in an audiobook released by penguin audiobooks. Kate winslet jane austens classic is the tale of two temperamental sisters. The reduced cirmcumstances of the dashwood family cast a shadow over the romantic aspirations of daughters elinor and marianne, who must learn to mix sense. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Listen to thousands of best sellers and new releases on your iphone, ipad, or android. Kate winslet titanic, sense and sensibility and harvey keitel u571, pulp fiction add scintillating performances to a seductive, darkly hilarious motion picture thats met with overwhelming critical acclaim. Is sense and sensibility available to watch on netflix. Browse audiobooks read by kate winslet sorted by best selling this month page 1 audiobooks. Her mother worked as a nanny and waitress, and her father, a struggling actor, took labouring jobs to support the family. Here is jane austens classic tale of romantic entanglement, read by kate winslet. For these two sisters, true love can only flourish when elinors sense stops conflicting with mariannes sensibility, and viceversa.
Kate winslet and emma thompson star in ang lees acclaimed adaptation of jane austens beloved novel, arriving on dvd from columbiatristar home video. The reduced circumstances of the dashwood family cast a shadow over the romantic aspirations of daughters elinor and. She is of british ancestry, and has irish paternal ancestry and swedish maternal ancestry. I feel that sense and sensibility presents all these things to the audience. The original score was composed by the scottish composer patrick doyle, a friend of thompsons who had worked with her on many previous films. Audiobooks read by kate winslet kate winslet is an academy awardwinning actress who has starred in several notable films, including sense and sensibility, eternal sunshine of the spotless mind, finding neverland, the reader, the holiday, and titanic, the highestgrossing film of all time. The reduced circumstances of the dashwood family cast a shadow over the romantic aspirations of daughters elinor and marianne who must learn to mix sense with sensibility in.
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