
Examining film adaptations of Shakespeare movie by movie
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 16 | Founded | 11 years ago |
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| Category | TV & Film | ||||

Episode 16: Michael Almereyda's Cymbeline
Aven McMaster, Mark Sundaram, & John Kelly
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We review Ethan Hawke & Ed Harris's Cymbeline (2014), a movie that wasn't well received when it came out, but may offer... more
Episode 15: Charlton Heston's Antony & Cleopatra
Aven McMaster, Mark Sundaram, & John Kelly
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We discuss Heston's Antony, how little his Cleopatra gets to say, and the perils of rewording Shakespeare's text... more
Episode 14: Westside Story
Aven McMaster, Mark Sundaram, & Jon Cox
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We discuss the classic musical adaptation of Romeo & Juliet, and how the music of Bernstein & the lyrics of Sondheim transform Shakespear... more
Episode 13: Slings & Arrows
Aven McMaster, Mark Sundaram, & John Kelly
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Aven & Mark introduce John to their favourite tv show about Shakespeare, Slings & Arrows, with Season 1 (2003). They discuss how it c... more
The Branagh Hamlet discussion revealed the possibility that some of the commentators don't know much about Shakespeare. Give it a listen, you'll see. The Shakespeare-related knowledge level of the loquacious gentleman on the phone seemed particularly shallow.
For the Fassbender Macbeth, all we really hear, over and again, is that the poetry is missing. Unaccountably, none of the commentators had any opinion about the presence of the dead baby or the significance of Lady Macbeth witnessing the ... more
I've enjoyed this podcast for a year now. The varied perspectives on film and the texts is good, and the wide array of adaptations (from traditional to musical, from teen comedy to opera) gives a nice variety.
I have never wanted to jump through my iPod and join in the discussion more than during the most recent West Side Story episode.
I also want to thank Aven and Mark for introducing me to Slings & Arrows. We had it at my local library and I have binged the first two seasons.
I look forwa... more
And I do like it! These are a rich and roisterous run around the block with the Biggest of Big Guys! Pure enjoyment -- and it's all true (who knew).
A great guide to all films Shakespeare-inspired: for film-buffs, academics and those just looking for a thoughtful review.
I have now heard five of these pod casts, and really enjoy reading the plays, watching the movies and listen to these academic and personal reactions afterwards. Its both entertaining and educational. But I wish they would talk more about the plays and less about the films. It seems that they have a lot of knowledge about these plays and their context that they don't share (and not so much filmatic experience), and I need more help understanding Shakespear than modern movies. Otherwise recommend... more







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