Ep. 264: Persuasion (2007)
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This week, Morgan and Gavia discuss "Persuasion" — no, not the recent Netflix adaptation, but ITV's 2007 version, starring Sally Hawkins as Anne Elliot and Rupert Penry-Jones as her estranged lover Wentworth. Topics include the film's relationship to Jane Austen's novel, its interpretation of Regency-era dress and hair, Sally Hawkins' tremendous performance, and more.
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