Austen Fest Part Two: Sense and Sensibility (2007)

Oct. 1st @ 4:40 pm: Sense and Sensibility (2007) Rich Mr. Dashwood dies, leaving his second wife and three daughters poor by the rules of inheritance. Directed by Ang Lee. Starring Emma Thompson, Kate Winslet, Alan Rickman and Hugh Grant. 2h 16m.

Other films in series:

Wednesday, October 15th @ 5 PM: Clueless (1995) In this modern retelling of Emma, shallow, rich and socially successful, Cher sees herself as a matchmaker. Directed by Amy Heckerling. Starring Alicia Silverstone, Paul Rudd and Brittany Murphy. 1h 37m.

Wednesday, November 12th @ 5 PM: Mansfield Park (1999) Fanny is sent to live with her wealthy relatives to receive a proper introduction to society. Directed by Patricia Rozema. Starring Frances O’Connor, Johnny Lee Miller and Lindsay Duncan. 1h 52m.

Host or Publisher Ottendorfer and Battery Park City Library