Tag Archives: shakespeare

Will (TNT) Rated TV-MA

Posted on March 19, 2024 by laurarachel4

A reinvented life of William Shakespeare when he comes to London to make a name for himself as a playwright. Starring Laurie Davidson, Olivia DeJonge, and Ewen Bremner. I was looking forward to this series. I’ve never been a Shakespeare … Continue reading →

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Ophelia (2018) Rated PG-13

Posted on July 28, 2019 by laurarachel4

A retelling of Hamlet that provides Ophelia’s side of the story. Starring Naomi Watts, Daisy Ridley, and Clive Owen. This film is definitely a retelling of Hamlet. It’s not your typical Shakespearean story. In this telling, Ophelia isn’t crazy and … Continue reading →

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All’s Well That Ends Well (1981) Rated NR

Posted on February 23, 2018 by laurarachel4

Helena loves Bertram. He is of noble birth, she is not. He is sick; she has a cure and wants to marry him, but does he want to marry her? Starring Celia Johnson, Ian Charleson, Michael Hordern. I’m not a big … Continue reading →

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Much Ado About Nothing (2012) Rated PG-13

Posted on February 14, 2014 by laurarachel4

A modern telling of Shakespeare’s classic, Much Ado About Nothing. It focuses on two sets of couples in love and their play on words. Starring Amy Acker, Alexis Denisof, Nathan Fillion, Clark Gregg I’m not a huge fan of Shakespeare … Continue reading →

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Gnomeo and Juliet (2011)

Posted on August 25, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated G An animated version of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. This film surprisingly works. It shows off Shakespeare for the younger generation and pokes fun of it at the same time. The ending is not your typical Shakespearean ending. Not that … Continue reading →

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