Emma (1996)

Kate Beckinsale stars in the title role of Jane Austen’s feisty heroine, determined to play matchmaker for her friends and acquaintances in 19th-century England, in this stylish and enchanting comedy of manners. With Prunella Scales, Samantha Morton, and Samantha Bond. 111 min. C/Rtg: NR

Northanger Abbey (2007)

Felicity Jones stars as Catherine Morland in this delightful adaptation of the Jane Austen book that takes a few pokes at the Gothic novel formula. Catherine’s addiction to romance stories feeds her affection for the medieval country house where she is invited to visit by family friends. While there, she befriends a young man (JJ Feild), and, as one might expect, her heart gets the better of her. Desmond Barrit, Sylvestra Le Touzel co-star. 90 min. C/Rtg: NR

Widescreen; Soundtrack: English. Region Free