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Netflix’s Persuasion, The Cinematic Adaptation Glorifies Modern Day Women

The sixth and last completed novel by Jane Austen, Persuasion, was published in 1817 with readers being introduced to her most emancipated female of the Regency Era: Anne Elliot. This work, that was published posthumously, is considered the one to have the most modern approach for the way it questions traditional beliefs and shifts attitude…

‘Notting Hill’ Director Roger Michell Has Died at 65

A publicist for director Roger Michell released a statement today that read “It is with great sadness that the family of Roger Michell, director, writer and father of Harry, Rosie, Maggie and Sparrow, announce his death at the age of 65 on September 22,” as reported by Variety. No cause of death was given, and…