HRAAB Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 Pride and Prejudice with you? Or anything Jane Austen? My dh is pretty good - he has watched Chocolat several time while I drool over Johnny Depp. But he will not watch any Jane Austen with me. :sad: And after all the football games I've watched with him. So do any of you have a dh who watched those feminine type, romantic shows? Janet Thank goodness I have 5 girls or I'd be all alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melinda in VT Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 Yes. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1bassoon Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 His answer: "Maybe. Just so I could see it." He's not a big movie watcher, but he surprised me with this one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidi @ Mt Hope Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 Yes, my husband will watch almost anything I put in the DVD player, as long as he is in the mood to sit and watch a movie. Wahoooo! He finished the first DVD of Little Dorrit last night, and I was too busy to watch with him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caitilin Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 Yes! And he read it first! :lol: He's such a great guy, my DH.:001_wub: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audrey Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 Pride and Prejudice with you? Or anything Jane Austen? My dh is pretty good - he has watched Chocolat several time while I drool over Johnny Depp. But he will not watch any Jane Austen with me. :sad: And after all the football games I've watched with him. So do any of you have a dh who watched those feminine type, romantic shows? Janet Thank goodness I have 5 girls or I'd be all alone. No, but then I wouldn't watch a Jane Austen anything anyway. Dh will watch Chocolat with me, but it has Juliet Binoche, and if I swung that way, I'd drool over her, too. :lol: Chocolat - equal eye candy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abbeyej Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 Sure. But mostly because JA is intelligent. If I were suddenly to develop a liking for really mindless romantic comedies (of which there seem to be a great many), he'd object. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HRAAB Posted October 10, 2009 Author Share Posted October 10, 2009 Wow! Well consider yourselves very fortunate, ladies. Janet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HRAAB Posted October 10, 2009 Author Share Posted October 10, 2009 No, but then I wouldn't watch a Jane Austen anything anyway. Dh will watch Chocolat with me, but it has Juliet Binoche, and if I swung that way, I'd drool over her, too. :lol: Chocolat - equal eye candy. I agree there. She is a gorgeous woman. Oh, do you suppose that's why dh watched it with me???? Janet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jugglin'5 Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 Sure. But mostly because JA is intelligent. If I were suddenly to develop a liking for really mindless romantic comedies (of which there seem to be a great many), he'd object. ;) Ditto. My DH loves Jane Austen - general chick flicks not so much, though he would watch one if I really wanted to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 LOL My dh's favorite movie is Persuasion the one with Sally Hawkins as Anne. :lol: He loves the BBC version of Pride and Prejudice, North and South.... he likes the BBC drama movies. He cracks me up because he'll watch this stuff and enjoy it and even remember the lines from the movies and then he turns around and brings home some bang bang blow everything up Die Hard type of movie and then spend the weekend watching football.:001_huh: Go figure! :rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornblower Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 Yes, dh has watched this & many other JA's more than once with me or dd. We own pretty much all of the recent adaptations. He's particularly fond of Persuasion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisy Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 Yes, he is a closet sucker for those movies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happygrrl Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 Yep- he did! He'll watch most things, but he surprised me with sticking through North and South, when I was quite obviously drooling over Mr. Thornton. I tried to be discreet, but...well, it got the best of me :001_wub: I will say that he *loves* anything with Audrey Hepburn, but that is mostly about Audrey Hepburn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HRAAB Posted October 10, 2009 Author Share Posted October 10, 2009 I'm getting jealous. Janet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 Yep- he did! He'll watch most things, but he surprised me with sticking through North and South, when I was quite obviously drooling over Mr. Thornton. I tried to be discreet, but...well, it got the best of me :001_wub: I will say that he *loves* anything with Audrey Hepburn, but that is mostly about Audrey Hepburn. LOL Mr. Thornton wasn't my type at all, I actually thought he looked a bit Harry Potterish, but when we got to the end of the movie and he kisses Miss Hale at the train station... woah nellie!! :svengo: That wasn't not Pride and Prejudice kiss to be sure! I had to fan my cheeks after that one. :blushing: :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cedarmom Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 My husband would not watch any Jane Austen with me. I live in an all male household. One day I said no more guy movies (war sports, etc) until we watch Pride and Prejudice. Guess what? My guys loved it. My husband is a converted Jane Austen fan. He found her very funny. He loved the wit in the movie. Now, not only will he watch, he will enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happygrrl Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 LOL Mr. Thornton wasn't my type at all, I actually thought he looked a bit Harry Potterish, but when we got to the end of the movie and he kisses Miss Hale at the train station... woah nellie!! :svengo: That wasn't not Pride and Prejudice kiss to be sure! I had to fan my cheeks after that one. :blushing: :lol: You know, he is not my type either! I hadn't thought of Harry Potter (:lol:), was thinking more Bear Grylls from Man Vs. Wild. I started getting interested when he lost his temper at her refusal....but when Miss Hale drove away in the carriage and he growled "Look back at me" I fell hard. And the kiss.......:svengo: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 My DH does not like violent or scary movies. He isn't a sports type of guy but does watch University of Memphis Tigers basketball games. He is quite an intellectual type person, choosing to read or do logic puzzles rather than watch tv. I'm not sure how he and I got together as I'm the opposite! :tongue_smilie: He enjoys romantic comedies. He's a very romantic man, something I absolutely adore about him. And it's Britcom night! It's our favorite evening of the week. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cricket Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 Dh has watched the BBC version of P&P with me. He thought it was okay. He certainly wouldn't prefer things like that but he watches them because he prefers to be with me instead of in the other room even though we have two TVs. :001_smile: I'll live with that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HRAAB Posted October 10, 2009 Author Share Posted October 10, 2009 My DH does not like violent or scary movies. He isn't a sports type of guy but does watch University of Memphis Tigers basketball games. He is quite an intellectual type person, choosing to read or do logic puzzles rather than watch tv. I'm not sure how he and I got together as I'm the opposite! :tongue_smilie: He enjoys romantic comedies. He's a very romantic man, something I absolutely adore about him. And it's Britcom night! It's our favorite evening of the week. :) Hey, we watch all the British comedies on PBS on Saturday. Pizza, beer and PBS. Dh's favorite is Last of the Summer Wine; says he's starting to identify with those old geezers. Janet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cricket Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 You know, he is not my type either! I hadn't thought of Harry Potter (:lol:), was thinking more Bear Grylls from Man Vs. Wild. I started getting interested when he lost his temper at her refusal....but when Miss Hale drove away in the carriage and he growled "Look back at me" I fell hard. And the kiss.......:svengo: Alright! Stop it! I think it's time to watch this again. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tex-mex Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 LOL... no!! Hubby watches ESPN, sports, news, action movies. He'd prefer hanging with the guys in the man cave with a good cigar over Jane Austen's movies. :D Why not try getting together a group of ladies for a movie night? We do this once a year -- watch the BBC version of Pride & Prejudice. Do a "tea party" with munchies and fancy snacks. It is fun!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 You know, he is not my type either! I hadn't thought of Harry Potter , was thinking more Bear Grylls from Man Vs. Wild. I started getting interested when he lost his temper at her refusal....but when Miss Hale drove away in the carriage and he growled "Look back at me" I fell hard. And the kiss.......:svengo: Oh yes!! The Look at me! How could I forget! yeah, Mr. Thornton had it goin on! who knew Harry Potter could be hot! :p lol Alright! Stop it! I think it's time to watch this again. :lol: hahahahahahaha :iagree::iagree: yeah, I think you're right! ;) :blushing: :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFSinIL Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 nope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teresa in MO Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 Yes, we watch it as a family. We also like the Anne of Green Gables series. We probably watch each about once a year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinkInTheBlue Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 Matter fact, I like the books and movie so much he read Pride and Prejudice. He's a good man. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathleen in VA Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 Yes, most definitely. All the men in my family enjoy Jane Austen. Dh actually asked me to put Lost in Austen on hold at the library again (I think we're down to being 26th in line now) because he enjoyed the fun of the time travel twist. That said, when discussing the movies later he always gets all the characters and movies mixed up.:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparrow Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 YES:001_wub: and he enjoys them. He has bought the BBC Pride & Prejudice and North & South DVDs for me. I did not contribute to the recent, ahem, cleavage thread, but I must say, I don't think Jennifer Ehle's regency dresses in P & P has hurt dh's interest in watching with me :D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 YES:001_wub: and he enjoys them. He has bought the BBC Pride & Prejudice and North & South DVDs for me. I did not contribute to the recent, ahem, cleavage thread, but I must say, I don't think Jennifer Ehle's regency dresses in P & P has hurt dh's interest in watching with me :D. LOL and we get to watch Colin Firth. It's a win win! :hurray: lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DB in NJ Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 Not only would he, but he does almost every night! LOL We have all 6 Austen movies on DVD, and we almost always watch one to "go to sleep" to. AND, for his birthday 2 years ago, he bought the BBC/A&E production of P&P (really, is there any other that is worthy??) on DVD for ME! Yup, his birthday gift to himself was those DVDs for me. :D I love that man of mine!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nukeswife Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 No, but then I wouldn't watch a Jane Austen anything anyway. :iagree: I've tried numerous times to read them too, but to no avail. I just can't get into them. I have watched "Becoming Jane" which wasn't bad. My dh will watch sappy girl movies with me though without any problems. He's not into sports but does love Battlestar Galactica and I don't care for it to much, but will watch it from time to time with him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbie Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 Nope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 Well, in this family my hubby would force me to watch it with him. :glare: So, shh! don't tell him about it because it is so not my kind of movie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Dominion Heather Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 Mine will. He likes Mr. Bennett and Mr. Collins. He quotes Mr. Collins pretty often when he is trying to make me laugh and Mr Bennett when he is feeling somewhat guilty... "The feeling will pass, no doubt sooner than it should." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keptwoman Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 Sure. But mostly because JA is intelligent. If I were suddenly to develop a liking for really mindless romantic comedies (of which there seem to be a great many), he'd object. ;) Same here. DH enjoys the satire in Jane Austens novels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momofkhm Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 He walked in while we were watching it and decided he didn't care about it. At some point he came back and kept asking who was who and what were they doing. I don't think he's watched the whole thing yet but I think now he would. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pretty in Pink Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 He will watch JA with me but I have to bribe him into it, IYKWIM..:D My boys watched Sense and Sensibility once with me and absolutely adored it. They still choose to watch it from time to time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lolly Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 Absolutely not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macrina Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 I control the Netflix queue and 90% of what we watch are dramas or thrillers, or action/adventures. The other 10% is girl stuff, Jane Austen included and he'll watch. But I rather watch chick stuff on my own when he's away and watch other stuff we both truly enjoy when we're together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macrina Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 :iagree: I've tried numerous times to read them too, but to no avail. I just can't get into them. Try listening to them on CD, that's how I first got into them. Much easier start with if you're an Austen Virgin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garga Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 My husband won't watch any movies with me. He's a big ol' stick in the mud about movies. I happen to luuurrve movies. It was a point of contention early in our marriage. After 17 years of marriage I've stopped asking him to go to the movies, and after 17 years of marriage, he every now and then, will go to a movie with me. Watching them together at home? Never. We do watch some tv shows together every once in a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsmamainva Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 Nope! Not on your life! But then that wouldn't be my kind of movie either. I like action-adventure & sci-fi movies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dayle in Guatemala Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 My dh watches all of that with me! He's awesome!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 Mine would sit in the recliner and fall asleep. So technically he'd watch with me, but... He does watch some romantic movies with me, The Lake House we have watched that several times. I'm not a big fan of Austen myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 My husband has watched all 6 hours of Pride and Prejudice, at least once. However, I watch a lot more action movies than he watches girl movies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathmom Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 Yes, my husband has watched them all a couple of times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgiana Daniels Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 Yes! My hub is awesome when it comes to girl movies....even if he falls asleep 1/3 of the way through. He still gives us grief over Mr. Darcy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yslek Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 Yes. Multiple times. And he likes them. He has even introduced his (bachelor, mid-to-late 30s) co-worker to the A&E (5 hour long) Pride & Prejudice. Co-worker immediately went out and bought it, and watched it daily for a while. (He was smitten with Elizabeth & loved Lady Catherine's character. :D) Same co-worker has since been on a mini-series-buying spree in search of another movie as good. He shares the movies he buys w/ dh, so we've been watching quite a few "costume things" lately. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 His answer is an immediate and emphatic No (thank you). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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