Roxy Book Club
Sense and Sensibility
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Join us for our celebration of adaptation: Roxy Book Club! Which is better, the book or the movie? To find out, take the month to read this month’s selection, Jane Austen's classic Sense & Sensibility. We’ll have a discussion about the book and its adaptation after the film screening.
When Elinor Dashwood's (Emma Thompson) father dies, her family's finances are crippled. After the Dashwoods move to a cottage in Devonshire, Elinor's sister Marianne (Kate Winslet) is torn between the handsome John Willoughby (Greg Wise) and the older Colonel Brandon (Alan Rickman). Meanwhile, Elinor's romantic hopes with Edward Ferrars (Hugh Grant) are hindered due to his prior engagement. Both Elinor and Marianne strive for love while the circumstances in their lives constantly change.
Sponsored by Aporta!
When Elinor Dashwood's (Emma Thompson) father dies, her family's finances are crippled. After the Dashwoods move to a cottage in Devonshire, Elinor's sister Marianne (Kate Winslet) is torn between the handsome John Willoughby (Greg Wise) and the older Colonel Brandon (Alan Rickman). Meanwhile, Elinor's romantic hopes with Edward Ferrars (Hugh Grant) are hindered due to his prior engagement. Both Elinor and Marianne strive for love while the circumstances in their lives constantly change.
Sponsored by Aporta!
Cast: Emma Thompson, Kate Winslet, Hugh Grant, Alan Rickman
Director: Ang Lee
Written by: Emma Thompson
Rated: PG
Duration: 136 min
Released: 1995
Genre: Drama/Romance
Country: UK
Roxy Book Club
Sense and Sensibility
