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37 Jane Eyre adaptations will enter the ring, but only 5 will emerge triumphant! Along the way, we're ranking roasts, drag, slip-n-falls, and downright wackadoo, out-there adaptation choices. Buckle in, ladies and gentlemen. It's time to Razzie.

Lillian and Piper discuss an audio drama that was recorded for Charlotte Bronte's birthday. It's wonderful and we loved it, but don't tell the IRS...or the NRA... or the IRA for that matter.

This adaptation is not only Kawaii, it's also a wonderfully true adaptation and a great intro to either Jane Eyre for Manga lovers, or Manga for Jane Eyre lovers.

"Life is a storm, my young friend. You will bask in the sunlight one moment, be shattered on the rocks the next."

On this week's episode, Piper and Lillian discuss one of the most famous stories of betrayal and revenge ever written. There's also romance, hot air balloons and Dumbledore!

"If You Become A Doctor, Folks'll Face You With Dread,
If You Become A Dentist, They'll Be Glad When You're Dead,
You'll Get A Bigger Hand If You Can Stand On Your Head,
Be A Clown, Be A Clown, Be A Clown."

Finding out Rochester keeps Bertha in the attic is a surprise, but what about the other skeletons in his closet? In this week's episode, Piper and Lillian talk about Blanche, Celine, Giacinta and Clara; the role they play in the story, and how they shape our perception of Jane's love interest.

Lillian and Piper discuss our first opera adaptation. It's also Lillian's first opera ever and she left the experience feeling more like a crying clown than a triumphant Valkyrie. Stay tuned to the end for a special lgbtq round of Jane Eyre fan-casting!

In this week's episode, Lillian and Piper go back to one of our favorite adaptations. Spoiler alert: it still holds up. Though we have more to say about drag and how we really wish Toby would have committed to it and given us his best Lip Sync Battle performance.

Surprisingly, this week's episode about Orson Welles' first radio adaptation of Jane Eyre is rated S for sexy. Because there wasn't much to talk about so we fill the air with another game of Marry, F*ck, Kill, and it gets... a little spicy.  

Requested by popular demand, Lillian and Piper discuss Jane Austin's classic comedy of manners, Emma, in which a pretty girl who has everything realizes that maybe she doesn't know everything after all.

After over a year of Bonnet Watch 1847, Lillian and Piper finally get a chance to ask all their fashion questions to someone who knows what they are talking about. Leila, the Victorian Historian, gives us the basics of 50 years of fashion history before breaking down the fashion of three adaptations: 1983 BBC Miniseries, 2006 BBC Miniseries, and 2011 Movie.

Find Leila: 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/victorian.historian/

Linked Tree (including Etsy): https://linktr.ee/victorian.historian 

This unofficial prequel to Jane Eyre is Jean Rhys' story of Antonetta Cosway, the woman who will become Bertha, the mad woman in the attic. It's a novel that has become deeply imbedded in the discussion surrounding Jane Eyre and has accumulated its fair share of supporters and haters alike. This week, Lillian and Piper discuss Wide Sargasso Sea and the questions it attempts to answer. 

In theater, when a character's emotion surpasses the power of speech, they must break into song to express themselves. When that's still not enough, they break into dance. Cathy Marston's Ballet adaptation is, "Jane Eyre without words," yet it managed to capture the raw emotion of the story on an entirely different level.    

It's a rainy Thursday and your lit teacher is out sick, so the substitute wheels in a TV on a library cart and pops in a VHS tape. What are you watching? Why, it's a documentary about the Bronte Sisters, of course! Someone get the lights. And no talking during the movie! There will be a quiz at the end of class. 

In rewatching the 2011 adaptation of Jane Eyre, Piper and Lillian reminisced on why we love this movie, but we also discussed an interesting theory: when you remove concerning yet crucial narrative elements of Jane Eyre to appeal to a wider audience, what do you loose in return? 

Lillian and Piper discuss a movie that deals with big historical issues, incredible declarations of love, and kissing.

"Non sono un uccello e nessuna rete mi avvolge!" 

Lillian and Piper discuss our first Italian adaptation of Jane Eyre, in which there are love triangles and drama galore. 

Whether you relate to Jane, cry for Bertha, or fall in love with Rochester every time you re-read this novel, there are so many reasons why Jane Eyre has continued to capture the attention of its readers for 176 years. In our one-year anniversary episode of Eyre Buds, Piper and Lillian celebrate by discussing some of the story's most prevalent and provocative themes.  

We are starting a Patreon! We have loved the last year of making Eyre Buds and want to do even more. Currently, making the podcast is costing us money, so we thought we would come to you, our lovely listeners,  to see if you would want to become a bigger part of our journey. 

For more details, check out our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/eyrebuds

Piper's Art: https://piperillustration.wordpress.com/ 

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/3yOylARrwhk

It's Christmas time at Thornfield and Jane and Rochester have invited the entire cast to join them for an evening of games and merriment! When a blizzard snows them in and the guests can't stand another round of over-the-top charades, Jane suggests they all exchange the gifts they bought for Secret Santa. I wonder what wonderful cadeaux are in store! 

Happy Holidays, everyone! It's a short one this week since today's adaptation was less than 30 minutes long. Don't worry though, if the gypsy scene is your favorite, then there's lots to look forward to. 

We were so thrown off by how short this episode was that we completely forgot to rate the adaption. So for those of you who are dying to know where this version ranks in the lineup, here are our scores: 

Piper: 4/10 Family Prayers 

Lillian: 4/10 Donna Reeds

For many (like Piper) Meet Me in St. Louis is a holiday classic, while for others (like Lillian) it's a new movie full of buck wild situations and comical surprises. Regardless of our familiarity going in, watching and discussing this film left us both smiling. I think we can take on 20 men, don't you?  

We decided to dedicate our first character analysis to our gurl in the attic: Bertha. This week, Lillian and Piper discuss how Bertha is portrayed in the novel and how her character has been interpreted over many years and adaptations. As is evident by the length of this episode, though her time on the page is brief, Bertha's presence in the novel is impactful, she haunts the story before we truly know her and turns the world upside down once we do. 

Bertha's episode from the On Eyre season of the Hot and Bothered Podcast can be found here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2XXsYC5ICY6rpbKBhgxSZB?si=3th0VtleR-Gk7cKP3E-I0w 

Bertha's Disney Princess Song by Shipwrecked on YouTube can be watched here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XURa7PEUYz4    

First impressions can be wild, as is evident from our dramatic reactions when reviewing our first adaptation of Jane Eyre: the 1983 miniseries. Piper was obsessed, Lillian was disturbed. 

With a year's worth of content that we can now use as comparison, we decided to go back to where it all began and see how our takes on this version might have changed from our first gut reactions. 

1983 Part 1: Pilot the Dog https://eyrebuds.weebly.com/podcast-episodes/pilot-the-dog-the-1983-mini-serise-part-one

1983 Part 2: Bertha vs. Quackers https://eyrebuds.weebly.com/podcast-episodes/quakers-vs-berthas 

In which we answer one of this shows most heated questions - is Lillian crazy enough that she should be locked in an attic…Wait, no, it’s - Is Micheal Jayston one of the best Rochester, or one of the worst? The answer might surprise you! (Oh, a cliffhanger, now you have to listen!)

Listen to Our Original 1973 Review Episodes - 

A Deeper Conversation: The 1973 BBC Mini Series (Part One) - https://eyrebuds.weebly.com/podcast-episodes/a-deeper-conversation-the-1973-bbc-mini-series-part-one 

My Cousin is a Vampire: The 1973 BBC Mini Series (Part Two) - https://eyrebuds.weebly.com/podcast-episodes/my-cousin-is-a-vampire-the-1973-bbc-mini-series-part-two 

In which Piper and Lillian watch one of the most contemporary and creative adaptations of Jane Eyre ever discussed on this podcast. From a grown man playing Pilot the dog, to a haunting and surprisingly contemporary soundtrack, we chat about the unique choices that made this version one of our faves. 

Listeners, we finished the novel... And LOVED IT! In this episode, Lillian and Piper discuss the significant themes that make their final stand at the end of this story. The power of vulnerability. The beauty of female strength. The delicate balance between faith and religion and the role they play in how we live our lives. 

We've always suspected there's a reason this story has withstood the test of time. Now we know why.  

Happy Halloween! To celebrate the spookiest day of the year, Piper and Lillian watch and discuss Disney's The Haunted Mansion. Whether you're looking for a fun, family adventure, or a gothic story of ghostly romance, this movie has a little bit something for everyone. 

If you're interested in reading Piper's book, A Dance with the Dead, you can reach out to her @pipercleaveland on Instagram or @PiperArtC on Twitter to inquire about hardcover copies or links where you can read the story online. 

Through radio, everyone has a voice. Jane is breathy, Rochester is screamy, and even Bertha get's a line or two. This version, our first radio adaptation, even gives voice to a new, unseen character: the ghost of Jane's desires. Set your dial to Eyre Buds and snuggle in. This is the Jane Eyre Radio Hour.  

What happens when an adaptation is almost identical to one we've previously reviewed? We fill the air with silly tangents and lots of chaos! We also forget how to geography and count in this episode so our scores at the end (which were meant for a X/10 scale) end up ranking this version very high with a whopping 4/5 and 3/5. Is it worth such high praise? You'll just have to listen and decide for yourself. 

Jane goes from a destitute beggar to an independent woman with a significant fortune. On the way she learns a lot about her identity and personal ethics, all while harboring a horniness that just won't quit. 

When Jane, I mean Maria, goes be Adele's, I mean the Von Trapp children's governess, she falls in love with the master of the house, Mr. Rochester - oops, the Captain. This week we talk about all the ways this, for sure not a Jane Eyre adaptation, sounds oddly familiar. 

Who were we kidding? This chapter deserves its own episode and wow, did we give it our all. 

When entire philosophy, ethics, and theology classes can be taught around this one, crucial chapter, Lillian and Piper give their personal takes on the Jane Eyre moment that cemented this novel as a universal classic. 

Piper and Lillian play another round of F***, Marry, Kill with Jane Eyre characters AND our palate cleansers. Then a special episode of a new podcast Lillian started called Care So Much with Guest Charlene DeKalb (episode details below). 

Eyre Buds Episode with the first round of Bang, Marry, Kill - https://eyrebuds.weebly.com/episodes/marry-bang-or-kill-jane-eyrehead-the-1982-second-city-tv-sketch

About Care So Much

When I started this podcast, I googled the phrase “Care So Much” and was disappointed to find a bunch of articles on how to care less. If that is what you came here for, you are in the wrong place. Instead, we are a place where we encourage the passionate. Each week I will be talking to another incredible guest about the thing that lights them up. Whether it’s big or small, something that matters to only you, or something that should matter to everyone, we care, we care so much.

Care So Much Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFzzItviNv0

Find Care So Much

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Care So Much Episode Description 

Jane Eyre is a classic novel about a young woman who, after a difficult childhood, becomes a governess for one Mr. Edward Rochesters. After a non-traditional courtship, to put it mildly, the two get engaged, but before their happily ever after the wedding is interrupted because Rochester has a wife yet living, a mad woman locked in his attic.

Why has this crazy story caught the attention of readers for generations, what makes this story so special, and why does Charlene, today's guest, care? Charlene shares her personal experience with Jane Eyre. The how and why she created a community of others who care about this as much as she does. She even shares the story of how she became BEST FRIENDS* with her favorite Mr. Rochester plays the character on screen.  

*Lillian's words, not Charlene's   

Find Charlene

Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/2200377627

Twitter - https://twitter.com/eyreguide

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/eyreguide/

Blog - https://eyreguide.com/

Podcast - https://eyreguide.com/post/664958299897298946/new-podcast-jane-eyre-files

Referenced in the Episode

Interview from Ciaran Hinds - https://www.ciaranhinds.eu/interviews.php - The article is titled "Monogamy is a Bizarre Concept, Don't You Think?"

In which Lillian and Piper review the first made-for-TV movie Jane Eyre adaptation starring Charlton Heston. Before he rode chariots and parted the Red Sea, he tried and failed to keep his wife upstairs. Bertha's on the loose and we're here for it.  

In which Piper and Lillian discuss dreams, proposals, love, lies and heartbreak. Buckle up, listeners, we've reached the heart of the story. 

Whether we're discussing love triangles, complicated family connections or the historical accuracy of Jello(tm) molds, there's much to unpack in this beloved Jane Austin Classic.  

All the pent up emotions of Jane Eyre take flight in this Broadway banger of an adaptation. Heart strings are plucked and tempers rise as Lillian and Piper discuss the swoon-worthy serenades and misogynistic missteps of the first (and best) musical version of this classic story. 

Jane single-handedly extinguishes a bed on fire, instantly winning Rochester's heart and our respect. Amidst the chaos of a party, elaborate charades, fortune-telling gypsies, and a savage attack on a visiting stranger, Jane and Rochester still find time to be cute with one another. Whether it's on the stairs or in the garden, sparks are starting to fly. 

In which we bond over and discuss our shared adoration for the beloved classic, Little Women. Across all adaptations, this is a story that highlights the beauty of familial, romantic and self love. That encourages us to pursue our dreams while always remembering where we came from and the stories that will take us where we wish to go. 

Jane has arrived at Thornfield and meets her mysterious employer, Mr. Rochester. Piper and Lillian roll up our sleeves as we start to analyze character, scrutinize dialogue and speculate about unspoken intensions and desires.  

In which Piper and Lillian watch their first international adaptation of Jane Eyre. Spoiler alert: we loved it. Sangdil proves that Jane Eyre transcends culture as well as time.  

Armed with 10 + adaptations under our belt, we decide to (finally) turn to the source material and see what all the hub bub is about concerning this beloved classic novel: Jane Eyre an Autobiography 

The beauty and power of musical theater lies in moments when characters, so consumed by their emotions, must break into song just to convey the depth of their feelings... Yeah, this musical doesn't do that. But we do get jazz hands and a song about hell. 

In which Lillian and Piper dissect and analyze five crucial aspects of Jane Eyre: The Proposal, The Explanation, Bertha, Rochester and Jane. We look back on the 10 adaptations we've watched so far and rate our worst and best for each category, Academy Awards style.   

In which George C. Scott challenges Toby Stephens to a "Who is the sweetest and most sympathetic Rochester?" competition. 

Oops... Piper left town, so we put together this special episode to tide you over until we can watch the 1970 movie adaptation. We imagine a new version of Jane Eyre with our dream Jane & Rochester as we fan cast the lead roles. Maybe if we wish hard enough, someone will make these movies. 

In which Adelle does mischief, Rochester is an uncle, and Jane smashes things like the incredible hulk.  

In which Lillian and Piper learn that, "the shadows are just as important as the light." We honor the passing of William Hurt by watching his portrayal of a very gentle Mr. Rochester. 

This romance has everything: labor unions, strikes, dying loved ones and perhaps the softest, most beautiful kiss scene ever filmed. Join us as we discuss the highs and lows of this beloved drama.  

In which Piper and Lillian discuss the pros and cons of an adaptation that makes significant changes to the plot. If you're a fan of classic cinema, this one is for you. 

In which Lillian and Piper watch their first intentionally comedic adaptation. True natures are then revealed in a savage game of Marry, Bang or Kill: Jane Eyre Edition.   

In which Piper and Lillian put on their "Team Bertha" shirts and discuss which is better, a tall vampire or a blind man.

In which Jane and Rochester are given more time to converse and Lillian and Piper dive a bit deeper into the themes of this classic tale.  

Piper and Lillian return to Jane Eyre with an adaptation that cuts out half of the story and all of the animals. 

If the host of the party demands that you ignore the man who's just been stabbed, would you keep dancing? Yeah... didn't think so.

Piper and Lillian return from their week off with a period romance that isn't Jane Eyre. After four adaptations of, "relax, Jane, it's just bigamy," I think we deserve a movie that makes us incandescently happy. 

In which Piper and Lillian discuss the importance of color and flashbacks in visual storytelling, and express our love for the first truly sympathetic Rochester we've seen so far. 

Thank you Dayna for suggesting we watch the 2006 version! Because of you, Lillian now has a version of Jane Eyre that she genuinely really likes.

 You can check out this incredible article highlighting the many portrayals, all of them good, of Pilot the dog called A Pack of Pilots here: https://www.silverpetticoatreview.com/2018/10/24/a-pack-of-pilots/ 

In which Piper and Lillian spend a lot of time talking about how bad the kissing was in a movie that otherwise did a pretty good job. 

In which we proclaim our love for Judi Dench and pay respect to Jane's scene-stealing bonnet. 

Lillian completes her first watch through of a Jane Eyre adaptation. Now armed with the whole story, we start to ask some really important questions. Are you a Quiet Quaker or a Burning Bertha? Take our quiz to find out!  

Piper drags Lillian into the slowest, saddest introduction to Jane Eyre ever, where an 80's Timothy Dalton as Mr. Rochester and a rarely seen Newfoundland named Pilot are the only silver linings. We can only go up from here...right?