First images from Macbeth featuring Michael Fassbender & Marion Cotillard

Posted 12 years ago

The Daily Mail has posted the first images from the new big screen version of William Shakespeare's MACBETH from director Justin Kurzel (SNOWTOWN), giving us a great look at the Michael Fassbender as the title character and Marion Cotillard as...

Sons of Anarchy meets Shakespeare in the trailer for Cymbeline starring Ed Harris and Ethan Hawke

Posted 12 years ago

Fans of the FX biker series SONS OF ANARCHY are already fully aware that the series is heavily influenced by William Shakespeare‘s HAMLET. While that series deviates from the classic play in some ways, The Bard’s immortal tale is front...

Updated adaptation of Shakespeare’s Cymbeline casts Ethan Hawke, Ed Harris, Milla Jovovich and more!

Posted 13 years ago

We’ve seen quite a few Shakespeare adaptations in the last decade, some being wildly successful (Baz Luhrman’s ROMEO + JULIET) and some barely blipping on the radar (Ralph Fiennes CORIOLANUS). The trend recently continued with Joss Whedon‘s MUCH ADO ABOUT...

Review: Much Ado About Nothing

Posted 13 years ago

PLOT: In the classic Shakespearean comedy, a warring couple must make amends when a devious fellow has evil plans for two young lovers. With wit and spark, Joss Whedon presents this romantic fable in a post-modern yet simple way. REVIEW:...

The first trailer for Joss Whedon’s Much Ado About Nothing shows the man can direct Shakespeare as well as superheroes

Posted 13 years ago

Joss Whedon is talented. There, are you happy? I said it. The guy is not a hack and I never thought he was. Just because I am not an undying fan of FIREFLY or THE AVENGERS does not mean I...

Joss Whedon’s Much Ado About Nothing gets a release date

Posted 13 years ago

Here is some brief news for Whedonites and Shakespeare fans alike. Joss Whedon‘s adaptation of MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING finally has a release date. For those looking to catch a viewing will be able to see it in limited release...

Review: Much Ado About Nothing (TIFF 2012)

Posted 14 years ago

PLOT: Fair Beatrice (Amy Acker) lives with her guardian, Leonato (Clark Gregg) and her cousin Hero (Jillian Morgese). They receive a visit from Don John (Sean Maher) and his two comrades, Claudio (Fran Kranz)- who worships Hero, and the roguish...