The Bells' father's name on a bell ~ BrontëBlog

Monday, May 30, 2011

The Bells' father's name on a bell

Monday, May 30, 2011 12:04 pm by Cristina in Books, Haworth, Jane Eyre, Movies-DVD-TV, Patrick Brontë, Wuthering Heights 1 comment

The Keighley News has another tidbit about the bells at St Michael and All Angels in Haworth:

The peal marked the 19th since the first, which was rung in 1848, shortly after the six bells had been installed and paid for by subscription. Among the people who subscribed was Mr Brontë and his name is inscribed on one of the bells.

Funny that the father whose children published books under the 'Bell' pseudonym should have his name actually inscribed on a bell, isn't it?

Alt Film Guide writes about Jane Eyre 2011 box office chart:

Jane Eyre is #51, with $10.67m. (Zac Gille)

The Columbus Dispatch uses the title to make a point about long titles and marquees:

A 23-letter movie title is more than a mouthful. It's also a marquee-ful.
Happythankyoumoreplease, the movie directed by Bexley native Josh Radnor, stretches all the way across the marquee at the Drexel Theatre, 2254 E. Main St.
It forced manager Jeff Frank to shorten Jane Eyre to Jane and be grateful that Win Win isn't any more repetitive. (Joe Blundo)

And BellaSugar takes 'hairspiration' from Mia Wasikowska's hairstyles in the film:

Mia Wasikowska trades in her blonde crop for some intricate, braided styles in Jane Eyre. While we'd make the texture a little sleeker if we were styling it ourselves, we are pleased to see the variety of plaits on offer in this remake. And they've inspired us to get creative and jazz up a simple chignon by braiding our hair first.

The Sowetan reviews a book supposedly with Brontë echoes, Deepest Springs by NMM Duman.

The illustrious African creative writer, Omoseye Bolaji, who wrote the foreword, declares that Deepest Springs is the equivalent of classics produced by the all-time great Brontë sisters, Charlotte and Emily, a love story firmly rooted in the African, nay South African soil - and culture.
I will not disagree with this. But I might as well add that the main protagonist of Deepest Springs, Dikeledi the African lass, is different from Jane Eyre (of Charlotte Bronte).
While Jane, especially as a child, comes across as not having the best of characters, Dikeledi is a decent, quiet, wonderful young African lady! The type of woman every man would dream of having as a partner. Her virtues are endless - not to speak of her long-suffering nature.
Indeed, one could have been moved to declare that Dikeledi is too good to be true; but then, again, we are confronted with the brilliant writing skills, the deft characterisation and imagination of the author who ensures that Dikeledi not only comes very much to life, but we can more or less see her, touch her and appreciate her! (Mpikeleni Duma)

And The Times has fun imagining 'Joyce’s stream of consciousness turned into torrent of tweets', part of which is:

The Odyssey Are we nearly there yet #howtoexplainthisonetothewife Wuthering Heights Heathcliffe + cathy 4eva. Even if it is kind of a relief for everyone else when they’re both dead (Will Pavia)

Secluded Charm reviews the performances of The Brontë Boy by Michael Yates at the Wakefield Drama Festival:

Several scenes were pushed to the far of the stage as they alternated with action taking place in the centre. A combination of lighting problems, sound effect issues and a straight-on angle caused problems for some in the audience. However, none of the technical problems ruined the overall effect of the play for me. It was powerful and it was haunting. An exceptional night of the festival. (CharmedLassie)