I caught myself myself thinking about the Netflix adaptation of Lady Chatterley as I read your review. The way I see it (not having read the book) 'class clash' is definitely there, and there is tenderness between Lady Chetterley and Mellors. Sexual freedom, however, stands out the most for me. I wonder how the fact of this latest adaptation being directed by a woman compares to other adaptations directed by men and even to the book.
Great to hear that these themes come through in the adaptation. Reading the book it certainly feels like something that would benefit from the perspective of the 'female gaze'. We are very much inside Lady Chatterley's experience rather than Mellors' or Clifford's. I'm looking forward to watching some different film versions of the book and seeing what directors do with it.
This was an especially fun newsletter to read. I so enjoyed reading about the Chanel exhibit. I'm very sorry about your uncle's passing. It must be bittersweet to think back on the lovely bookish conversations you had together. I hope your auntie is doing well.
Thank you so much for your kind words, it's comforting to look back on the good times. The Chanel exhibition is a real treat. It sold out very quickly but I think they have extended it by a couple of extra weeks if you're planning a trip to London.
I caught myself myself thinking about the Netflix adaptation of Lady Chatterley as I read your review. The way I see it (not having read the book) 'class clash' is definitely there, and there is tenderness between Lady Chetterley and Mellors. Sexual freedom, however, stands out the most for me. I wonder how the fact of this latest adaptation being directed by a woman compares to other adaptations directed by men and even to the book.
Great to hear that these themes come through in the adaptation. Reading the book it certainly feels like something that would benefit from the perspective of the 'female gaze'. We are very much inside Lady Chatterley's experience rather than Mellors' or Clifford's. I'm looking forward to watching some different film versions of the book and seeing what directors do with it.
This was an especially fun newsletter to read. I so enjoyed reading about the Chanel exhibit. I'm very sorry about your uncle's passing. It must be bittersweet to think back on the lovely bookish conversations you had together. I hope your auntie is doing well.
Thank you so much for your kind words, it's comforting to look back on the good times. The Chanel exhibition is a real treat. It sold out very quickly but I think they have extended it by a couple of extra weeks if you're planning a trip to London.