"As if!"
Today’s episode looks at two versions of a Jane Austen story. These are only 2 of the nearly 10 versions of the story that have appeared on the small screen, silver screen, and on stage in musicals. Emma is a story that survives the test of time, proving that being a busybody matchmaker is something that’s still relatable.
Today I have a special guest who is one of the worker bees helping a film set run smoothly. Dorothy McConnell has worked as a set PA and an Office PA in Atlanta film productions, and has gotten the chance to work with a few of her favorite heroes.
Emma (1996):
Emma is a mischievous beauty who sets up her single friends, making a hilariously tangled mess of their lives until she herself falls in love. Gwyneth Paltrow stars in this beloved adaptation of Jane Austen's novel.
Clueless (1995):
Shallow, rich and socially successful Cher is at the top of her Beverly Hills high school's pecking scale. Seeing herself as a matchmaker, Cher first coaxes two teachers into dating each other.
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On each episode we’ll look at a movie and its remake, or sometimes a movie and its sequel, to determine if Hollywood rehashed it for a reason or for a cash grab.
Your Podcast hosts:
Bridget LaMonica @BridgetLaMonica
Guest Host: Dorothy McConnell, PA. For inquiries: mccod034@gmail.com
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References:
“Clueless.” IMDb, IMDb.com, 19 July 1995, www.imdb.com/title/tt0112697/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_clueless.
“Emma (1996 Theatrical Film).” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 9 May 2025, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emma_(1996_theatrical_film).
Paganini, Jessica, and Shawn S. Lealos. “Every Emma Movie Adaptation Ranked from Worst to Best (Including Clueless).” ScreenRant, 24 Mar. 2025, screenrant.com/emma-movies-adaptations-ranked-worst-best/.
“Emma.” TV Tropes, tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Trivia/Emma. Accessed 30 June 2025.
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