Comfort Films 108: Sense and Sensibility (1995)

For the second episode of our Jane Austen adaptations month, we welcome first-time guest and world class soprano Jessica Sandidge to discuss her top comfort pick, Sense and Sensibility! This film was Emma Thompson's first feature screenplay writing credit, and it sparkles with Jane Austen's signature wit and wisdom. It was also Ang Lee's first studio directing credit, and his detailed, rich visual style is evident in every frame. Jessica draws on her deep knowledge of music to discuss Patrick Doyle's score, Georgia puts on her English major hat to explain some of the history and conventions of the Regency period, and John brings in his theatrical expertise and extensive movie knowledge to explore the amazing performances of Emma Thompson, Kate Winslet, Hugh Grant, and Alan Rickman and to make some interesting connections between Sense and Sensibility and other, sometimes not-so-obvious, films. But don't worry--we also talk about fainting sheep and gassy horses! Saddle up, preferably on a mount that doesn't have IBS, and give us a listen!