Methods for singing Wuthering Heights in the right key

Melbourne Weekly reviews Jane Eyre 2011:

In many ways the narrative presents a difficult cinematic proposition, with the detailed story divided into three distinct sections which each warrant lengthy exposition. But Fukunaga’s version never feels truncated and Wasikowska’s restrained but potent presence in virtually every scene anchors the story.
While he has the services of cinematographer Adriano Goldman (who also worked on Fukunaga’s Sin Nombre), the director’s own background as a cinematographer clearly informs the film’s distinctive visual style. The use of natural light, muted colours, unadorned faces – and the atmospheric exploitation of the Derbyshire countryside that inspired Brontë’s original novel – all contribute to Jane Eyre’s powerful visual appeal.
Wasikowska is pitch-perfect as Jane while Fassbender smoulders in suitable fashion as the terminally troubled Rochester. (Rose Capp)

And The Age says:

Wasikowska is utterly believable as the innocent teenage governess and Fassbender is perfectly cast as the ill-tempered, volatile Rochester who confides in Jane and harbours a dark secret. Their relationship is filled with tension and unpredictability. Judi Dench is a welcome presence as the kindly housekeeper.
There's genuine creepiness about the austere Thornfield, where candles flicker ominously and sounds of crying at night can be mistaken for the howling wind. The production design is exquisite; it is easy to become lost in this reality where moral codes and class determine the fate of characters. Fukunaga has revitalised Brontë's story while retaining its authenticity and tone. (Louise Keller)

Raise the Hammer also begins talking about the movie but the post turns into a personal story of fighting mental illness and, of course, Bertha Mason is mentioned.

The Huffington Post reviews the latest episode of the reality show Project Runway:

Apropos of nothing, I'd just like to throw out there that I really admire Danielle [Everine]'s personal style (and I feel she is flying under the radar and will be surprising everyone soon). She looks like someone who reads Emily Brontë with her legs tucked up under her in a window seat in her bedroom and her favorite movie is likely Orlando starring Tilda Swinton or maybe something by Merchant Ivory. (Holly Cara Price) 

 Los Angeles Times interviews Kathryn Leigh Scott, star of the classic Dark Shadows series:

The heart and soul of "Dark Shadows" was creator Dan Curtis. "He was a genius," said Scott. "He went back and forth in time. He told these universal stories. They were parables. We did stories based on 'The Picture of Dorian Gray,' 'Jane Eyre,' 'The Scarlet Letter' and 'The Turn of the Screw.' 'Dark Shadows' is as much a romance as it is a horror series." (Susan King)

Rob Bagchi in The Guardian writes about the Championship game West Ham United vs Cardiff City. We have to say we have laughed reading the following:

38 min: Suggestions from the Beeb that Gerrard and Tomkins had a Vinnie Jones/Gazza, testicle twizzling episode at a set-piece 10 minutes ago. Didn't catch the quick replay so I'm unable to tell you which one of them is now capable of singing Wuthering Heights in the right key.

Movie Morlocks discusses who the best on-screen Rochester is (her preferences go to Orson Welles, Timothy Dalton, Toby Stephens and Michael Fassbender); snapcliclblog likes the latest version and wants to read the book; Ricardo Blanco's Blog posts about Anne Carson's The Glass Essay and its many references to Emily Brontë; the Brontë Sisters points to an article by J. Hambley Rowe about The Maternal Relatives of the Brontës; theonlyLSC reviews Jane Eyre on YouTube.

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