Parodies and Other Fun
Who’s the Worst Jane of Them All?
Here’s your chance to help choose the winner of the Bad Austen contest, a writing competition in the grand tradition of the Bulwer Lytton, Bad Hemingway and Bad Faulkner contests. To enter the contest, which ended March 1, participants had to pen a scene, 800 words max, in the style of Jane Austen, and make [...]
McAvoy to Fight Zombies as Darcy?
James McAvoy will play Mr. Darcy in the screen version of “Pride and Prejudice and Zombies,” according to Scotland’s Daily Record, although other news sources and websites merely say that he’s “in talks” to play the part. No one knows yet who’s playing Lizzy. Natalie Portman originally had the role but withdrew, though she’s still [...]
Jane Austen Meets Fight Club
It’s amazing what creatively twisted minds can do with Jane Austen. Take “Jane Austen’s Fight Club,” which is just what it sounds like. This YouTube video is very funny indeed as the genteel set escapes “an endless surrender to propriety.” No corsets, no hatpins and no crying, ladies!
A Video Tribute to Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy
A video tribute to Mr. Darcy of “Pride and Prejudice.”
A Feast of Austen and Zombies
The undead invade Regency England in Pride and Prejudice and Zombies. Fortunately, highly trained ninjas, including Elizabeth Bennet, Mr. Darcy and Lady Catherine, know how to fight them off.
