Almost very much the same case as Terrence Malick, who like Stillman for a time went without making a film for quite awhile and in both cases they seem to keep their private lives very private and focus more on the work they do in front of and behind the camera, more, or less letting the films speak for themselves. I believe I have read that Stillman had since moved to Europe and had even been a professor of sorts, teaching in various colleges, or universities, so that may explain his absence from films for that period of time. To see that Stillman has worked very sporadically on films over the years as there was a difference of over 10 years when he made The Last Days of Disco and then did Damsels in Distress all those years later with nothing in between. Trust me, dear viewer, this is a movie to never, never let pass you by. Stilman adds hilarious captions from time to time, which likewise enhance the total enjoyment. In addition, the sets, costumes, and art direction are of the highest caliber, making the work extremely pleasing to watch. The other cast members are also tremendous, especially Bennett who offers a very funny turn as the dense but likable Martin. Then, Kate Beckinsale, take a deep bow, for you bring this smart but dangerous woman to life as few could. What an accomplishment for you indeed, although many film fans admire your previous four films. Will this culminate in two weddings, Lady Susan with Reginald DeCourcy and Frederica with Lord Martin? Ah, the best laid plans of Susan Vernon may be daring but could be thwarted! First, thank you Whit Stilman, for writing, from Jane Austen's novel Lady Susan, and directing a gorgeous, wonderfully acted, witty and intelligent movie. Doesn't matter as the two ladies meet in secret. Johnson has heard also of the Manwaring uproar so he forbids Alicia to see Lady S. When Lady Susan needs advice and comfort, she turns to her longtime, American friend Alicia Johnson Chloe Sevigny who married a rich, older Brit Stephen Fry. Frederica definitely does NOT want to marry him but her dear, devious mother may require it. Trailing her night and day is HER suitor, Sir James Martin Tom Bennett, a very affable but stupid man. Wouldn't it be a coup if she could remarry a gentleman 15 years younger than she? Soon, the household gets bigger, as Lady S's daughter, Frederica Morfydd Clark leaves school and comes "home".
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