Sense and Sensibility review – blue-chip cast decorates Emma Thompson’s pleasurable Austen adaptation

Thirty years later, this richly enjoyable film is back with its quality lineup including Kate Winslet and Hugh Grant alongside Thompson herself Emma Thompson won a screenplay Oscar for this buoyant, vibrant, richly enjoyable adaptation of Jane Austen’s novel. Released in 1995, it was directed by Ang Lee and is a movie with the pleasures of a golden age studio picture of the kind made by William Wyler. It was the second half of Thompson’s Oscar double – she won her first one in 1993 for acting in Howards End – and she is still the only person in Academy Award history to win for acting and writing. With marvellous lightness and gaiety, Thompson found a response to Austen’s comic register, expertly marrying it up to the romance, and 1995 now looks like the golden age of Austen adaptation, having also seen the Colin Firth/Jennifer Ehle Pride and Prejudice on television and Amy Heckerling’s Emma-homage Clueless at the movies. Thompson paid due attention to Austen’s unique and toughly real...

Amber Heard is writing a book about her shady marriage to Johnny Depp

Amber Heard has signed a multi-million dollar contract to create a book about Depp. Actress Amber Heard is set to write a book about her controversial marriage to actor Johnny Depp. This is reported by OK! Magazine. Heard is said to have signed a multi-million dollar contract to produce the book. In particular, the insider explains her decision by saying that she is "not in the position to refuse the money." In addition, adds a knowledgeable source, Heard suspects that in the near future, she would not get big roles in Hollywood in connection with her recent loss of a trial with Depp, who accused her of defamation. "Amber admits that her career in Hollywood is over. She is already in talks about the book and is very excited. She has nothing to lose now; she will tell everything," the insider promises. Earlier, a friend of Johnny Depp told what the actor intends to do after winning the court against ex-wife Amber Heard. "Now Johnny can get back to doing what he loves. He enjoys performing and has a busy summer ahead of him. He also looks forward to continuing the work. Johnny just wants his career back. He loves acting," said an unnamed source. A friend of Johnny Depp, in an interview with People, told what the actor intends to do after winning the court against ex-wife Amber Heard. "Now Johnny can get back to doing what he loves. He enjoys performing and has a busy summer ahead of him. He also looks forward to continuing the work. Johnny just wants his career back. He loves acting," said an unnamed source. Also, a friend of the artist claims that Depp "does not gloat" after winning the libel case. "The trial was necessary, but he is happy that it is over. Now Johnny is not even talking about the trial," the insider shared.

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