Category Archives: Shakespeare On Film

Ten Things Not To Like About “Anonymous.”

Posted on October 29, 2011 by jlmicek

Just Call It The Shakespeare “Birther” Movement. Writing in Slate, film critic Ron Rosenbaum has a bone to pick with “Anonymous,” the Rhys Ifans– starring movie released this week that posits that the plays of William Shakespeare were written by … Continue reading →

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“Avengers” Director Whedon Films Stealth “Much Ado About Nothing.”

Posted on October 24, 2011 by jlmicek

Of course, Benedick is a vampire and Beatrice has superpowers. But this is insanely cool nonetheless: The Wrap has the exclusive story: “Joss Whedon has directed, adapted, cast and filmed an entire movie — an adaptation of Shakespeare’s “Much Ado … Continue reading →

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Kenneth Branagh’s Belfast Homecoming.

Posted on October 9, 2011 by jlmicek

The Observer’s Elizabeth Day … … speaks with the director and filmmaker upon his return to his home turf in Northern Ireland. It’s a fascinating read about a very talented artist and actor. Here’s the nut graf: “Branagh’s return to … Continue reading →

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Much Ado About Nothing (USA, 1993)

Posted on May 31, 2011 by jlmicek

Name: Much Ado About Nothing Release Date: 1993 Writers: Kenneth Branagh (screenplay), William Shakespeare (play) Director: Kenneth Branagh Cast: Denzel Washington: Don Pedro Keanu Reeves: Don John Robert Sean Leonard: Claudio Emma Thompson: Beatrice Kenneth Branagh: Benedick Richard Briers: Leonato … Continue reading →

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