Tag Archives: Matthew Macfadyen
The Brutality of Jack the Ripper
Anyone who knows me, knows that I am a BIG Matthew Macfadyen fan. So, needless to say, I am anticipating the premiere of “Ripper Street” on BBC America on January 19 at 9 P.M. And yes, I do realize “‘Ripper Street’ is … Continue reading
The Twelve Days of Jane Austen – Day 1
The “twelve days” of Christmas comes after the celebration of the religious holiday and leads to the Epiphany on January 6. (Sung to the tune of “The Twelve Days of Christmas”) On the first day of Christmas, Jane Austen gave … Continue reading
Happy Birthday Matthew Macfadyen!!! A Delicious Mr Darcy!
This bio comes from imdb. Birth Name: David Matthew Macfadyen Birthdate: 17 Ocotober 1974, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England, UK Height: 6’3″ (1.91 m) Matthew Macfadyen may have been born in Norfolk, but as the son of an oil worker he spent … Continue reading
Interview from Humphrey’s Tattletales with Austen Author, Regina Jeffers
Q: If you could spend an hour talking to anyone from any time in history, who would it be? And Why? A: When I was younger, I had a fascination with George Custer. Besides the Regency Period, I read extensively … Continue reading
Pride & Prejudice 2005 and Voyeurism
This is a film where the spectator enjoys a lesson in Voyeurism 101. We follow the story as we view the characters through windows, eavesdrop on them through doors, read over their shoulders, stand behind them while they are conversing, … Continue reading
When Mr. Darcy First Spoke to Me
originally published on Darcyholic Diversions The First Time Mr. Darcy Spoke to Me When I was twelve, I read Pride and Prejudice for the first time. My mother, may she rest in peace, was a great reader, and like the … Continue reading
Matthew Macfadyen to Take Lead in Tale of Jack the Ripper
Having tackled the Tudors, the BBC is taking on the Yorks and the Lancasters in what promises to be an epic BBC1 drama about the War of the Roses. In a twist on the male-dominated lens through which history is frequently viewed, … Continue reading
Three Musketeers Movie Trailer
This one is in 3D and nothing like what you remember of the Dumas classic. Of course, it has Matthew Macfadyen in it, as well as Orlando Bloom.
Jane Austen Today’s Article on “Any Human Heart”
The Jane Austen World website has a wonderful article featuring these Austen-related actors: Matthew Macfadyen, Jim Broadbent, Haley Atwell, Tom Hollander, Charity Wakefield. For the complete article, visit http://janitesonthejames.blogspot.com/2011/02/any-human-heart-features-number-of-jane.html, and remember that “Any Human Heart” … Continue reading
Any Human Heart – Masterpiece Theatre with Matthew MacFadyen
While many of you will be indulging in chocolates and roses, I shall be partaking of my favorite actor in a three-part series on Masterpiece Theatre. The first episode of “Any Human Heart” airs February 13. Here is what PBS … Continue reading
