Friday, June 7 2013
‘Much Ado About Nothing’: Joss Whedon’s Backyard
As the title announces, these romantic games are more or less nothing. What becomes something, even as it is a lie, is the besmirching of Hero to the point that she appears to deserve, in this man's world, all manner of outcasting, even unto death.
Thursday, November 15 2012
History as Fiction / Fiction as History: The Allure of the Historical Novel
Because history can be seen to be a malleable artifact, it’s a useful tool to employ when writing fiction. Because history is often chaotic, fiction can be the best way to approach it.
Friday, February 10 2012
The 10 Greatest Shakespeare Film Adaptations of All Time
While some want to question his authorship, there is no denying the lasting influence of William Shakespeare. These 10 titles prove that with accolades to spare.
Monday, September 19 2011
Shakespeare Bites Back: Stratford Takes on Hollywood
Eminent Shakespeare scholars present their argument in response to the upcoming release of Roland Emmerich's Anonymous.
Wednesday, June 23 2010
Rufus Wainwright: All Days Are Nights: Songs for Lulu
Much as we don't go to Las Vegas looking for a quaint bed-and-breakfast, we don't go to Rufus Wainwright looking for John Denver. It is drama we seek and drama we get -- emotional spectacle of the highest order.
Monday, March 1 2010
Ian McKellen: Acting Shakespeare
For anyone who appreciates acting this is highly recommended; for anyone studying acting, it's essential. If everything this educational was this entertaining, everyone in the world would have a Ph.D.
Wednesday, July 22 2009
So Long as Men Can Breathe by Clinton Heylin
It’s entirely refreshing to read about Shakespeare without the hushed tone of literary sanctity, while preserving the rigors of good research.
Monday, March 23 2009
