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    Movie Review

    Comedy and acting make Emma into a modern period costume piece

    Alex Bentley
    Feb 28, 2020 | 9:17 am
    Comedy and acting make Emma into a modern period costume piece
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    Just like with last year’s Little Women, Jane Austen’s Emma is one of those evergreen titles that has been adapted multiple times. Funnily enough, though, its two previous English-language film adaptations were only one year apart in the 1990s — the loose adaptation of Clueless in 1995 and a straightforward version starring Gwyneth Paltrow in 1996.

    Now we get an Emma — or, if you go with the studio’s version of the title, Emma. — for a new generation. Anya Taylor-Joy stars as the titular Emma Woodhouse, a young woman living in the 1800s who fancies herself the consummate matchmaker. The only problem is that her skills are not as good as she thinks, an issue which is proven when she tries to find a match for her new friend, Harriet Smith (Mia Goth).

    George Knightley (Johnny Flynn) tries to convince Emma that her machinations are more harmful than beneficial, but that doesn’t stop her from trying. All the while, Emma is almost blind to anyone who might have an interest in her, including Mr. Elton (Josh O’Connor), Frank Churchhill (Callum Turner), or Knightley himself.

    Written by Eleanor Catton and directed by Autumn de Wilde, the film keeps its roots in the 19th century while also having a somewhat modern feel when it comes to gender politics. Emma is through-and-through her own woman, with no man holding her back or telling her what to do. That doesn’t mean that she’s entirely free from the societal constraints of the time — no woman appears to hold any kind of job — but she and other women in the film are the clear focus.

    It’s the men, including her father (Bill Nighy), who don’t seem to have their acts together. Mr. Woodhouse is portrayed as a kind of foppish fool, with two equally ridiculous servants at his beck and call. Knightley is supposed to be the voice of reason, but he falls prey to the occasional lack of good judgment, as well. Each man’s lot in life is improved with the presence of a woman, so it’s the females who hold power, at least in the context of the story.

    Despite the somewhat stodgy aristocratic world in which the film is set, it has a light, comedic tone that keeps things moving. That’s good because the ever-twisting relationships between various characters are tough to comprehend. That’s especially true of Emma herself, who seems to pine for almost every man her own age in the film at one point or another.

    Taylor-Joy, with her wide, expressive eyes, has a unique look that has her much in demand in Hollywood these days. She gives her Emma a supreme confidence that serves the character well, but not so much as to be off-putting. Nighy, Flynn, and Goth prove to be worthy foils, each giving Taylor-Joy different emotions with which to play.

    Emma is essentially a period costume piece, which can be a tough go for anyone used to modern fare. But the comedic elements and the performances of the main cast make for a fun experience, and show the continued timelessness of the material.

    Anya Taylor-Joy in Emma.

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    Venue News

    McKinney breaks ground on new Sunset Amphitheater live music venue

    Teresa Gubbins
    Jun 20, 2025 | 3:44 pm
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    The ground was at last broken on a new live music view opening in 2026: Sunset Amphitheater powered by Eight Elite Light Beer, a 20,000-seat facility located at the northeast corner of US 75 and SH 121 in McKinney, slated to open in 2026.

    The $300 million venue is being developed as part of a public-private partnership between Venu, the City of McKinney, the McKinney Economic Development Corporation, and the McKinney Community Development Corporation.

    Venu is a Colorado-based hospitality and live music venue developer formerly known as Notes Live, with multiple concepts in the works (many seeking funding) including Sunset Amphitheater, which they're opening in Oklahoma and El Paso, as well as McKinney.

    The Sunset Amphitheater at McKinney powered by Eight Elite Light Beer may be a mouthful of a name but it also reveals that it has already landed a sponor in the beer company launched by ex-Dallas Cowboys Troy Aikman.

    The venue will feature a flexible multi-season configuration for year-round programming, with suites, members-only club, canopied roof, and wind walls, to provide protection from inclement weather and comfortable atmosphere in the winter.

    There will also be food and beverage through a partnership with Aramark Sports + Entertainment, a massive enterprise that provides food services to NBA and NHL arenas, baseball fields, zoos, college facillities, and more.

    The members-only club is called The Aikman Club, in collaboration with Troy Aikman, and will be nestled at the center of the amphitheater: a one-of-a-kind space with "world-class cuisine," unmatched views, premium seating, and high-end amenities for its elite members.

    “We’re so excited to be here,” said Venu founder and CEO J.W. Roth in a statement. “We’re gonna build the most luxurious, fully seated, multi configuration, multi seasonal venue in history right here in McKinney. The organizations here in McKinney have been nothing short of incredible. This groundbreaking wouldn't be possible without that unwavering passion of the folks of McKinney.”

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