Instinct Magazine has an article on Jacob Elordi's
Wuthering Heights (sic) 'Getting Hot and Heavy'.
If you thought the bathtub scene in Saltburn was the final word on Jacob Elordi’s ability to commit to a role that is both devastatingly sexy and wildly uncomfortable… think again.
Elordi is back with Saltburn’s Oscar-winning director Emerald Fennell, and this time they’re turning their attention — and their particular brand of cinematic chaos — to Wuthering Heights. Yes, Emily Brontë’s beloved gothic romance is getting the Fennell-Elordi treatment, and early reactions suggest it’s about as far from your high school reading list as you can get.
This time, Elordi steps into the brooding, tortured boots of Heathcliff, while none other than Margot Robbie plays Catherine Earnshaw. If your brain just short-circuited at the thought of these two together, you’re not alone. The casting alone feels like a cultural reset. But according to early screening reactions, this isn’t the windswept romance you might remember from the book — it’s something far more provocative.
If Saltburn was sexy, seductive, and toe-curlingly uncomfortable, Fennell’s Wuthering Heights sounds like it’s here to take that formula, crank it to eleven, and then throw in a few more shock-value detours. Word from the first test screening is that the film is “aggressively provocative and tonally abrasive,” leaning hard into Fennell’s signature “stylized depravity,” according to World of Reel. Translation: If you came for sweeping romance, you might want to buckle up. [...]
Of course, not everyone is going to be on board. This isn’t your grandma’s period drama. But maybe that’s the point. In the hands of Fennell and Elordi, Wuthering Heights is less about delicate longing and more about raw, unflinching desire — and the ways it can destroy us. Whether you find that thrilling or infuriating might depend on your tolerance for art that stares you straight in the face and refuses to blink. (Isabella I.)
Book Club recommends '5 Best Romantic Novels To Read, if You Fall in Love', and one of them is
4. Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë
Charlotte Brontë’s Jane Eyre is a gothic romance that combines mystery, passion, and resilience. The story follows Jane, a fiercely independent orphan, as she falls for the enigmatic Mr. Rochester. Their complex relationship, marked by secrets and societal barriers, unfolds against a backdrop of haunting settings and emotional depth. Brontë’s exploration of love, morality, and self-respect makes this novel a powerful read. Its enduring appeal lies in Jane’s strength and the intense, transformative romance that captivates readers across time. (Am@n Khan)
While
Crime Reads recommends books for fans of
Goodbye Earl and one of them is a retelling of
Jane Eyre.Jane Steele by Lyndsay Faye
“Reader, I murdered him.” So begins Lindsay Faye’s retelling of the beloved classic Jane Eyre, only with a bit more blood, murder and, well, vengeance. You don’t want to get on the wrong side of Jane, the protagonist, because the only thing sharper than her wits is her knife (and she’s not afraid to use it). She may be a serial killer, but she believes every death is warranted and by the end you may just end up believing it too. Even with her somewhat questionable motivations and actions, you’ll be hard-pressed not to root for a satisfying happy ending for Jane. (And if you haven’t read Jane Eyre, add it to your TBR list too, it’s brilliant!) (Katie Collom)
Keighley News tells about the latest developments in the campaign against the plans for a wind farm at the heart of Brontë Country.
And concerns have been voiced by the Brontë Society about the effect it would have on moorland that inspired the literary siblings – including Top Withens, reputedly the inspiration for the setting of Wuthering Heights. (Alistair Shand)
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