Tag Archives: William Shakespeare

Will (TNT) Rated TV-MA

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

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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McLintock! (1963) Rated TV-14

McLintock is a rancher that works at keeping the peace amongst the farmers, ranchers, land-grabbers, Indians, and corrupt government officials. Based on William Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew. Starring John Wayne, Maureen O’Hara, and Patrick Wayne. John Wayne plays … Continue reading

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Romeo and Juliet (2013) Rated PG-13

Romeo and Juliet wed in spite of their family’s long-standing feud. Based on William Shakespeare’s play of the same name. Starring Damian Lewis, Laura Morante, Tomas Arana, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Stellan Skarsgård, Ed Westwick, Hailee Steinfeld, Douglas Booth, Paul Giamatti Surprising … Continue reading

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