Shakespeare
William Shakespeare (April 26, 1564 - April 23, 1616) is reputed to be the greatest of all writers in the English language, or indeed in any language. His ability to capture and convey the most profound aspects of human nature is regarded by many as unequalled, and the English Renaissance has often been called "the age of Shakespeare". He was among few playwrights who have excelled in both tragedy and comedy and several of his plays contain songs that are among the finest lyric poems in English. His prolific output is especially impressive in light of the fact that he lived only 53 years.
"A fool thinks himself to be wise, but a wise man knows himself to be a fool." - Will Shakespeare
The Hollow Crown: Series 2 - The Wars of the Roses (2016)
8.4/10
Starring: Hugh Bonneville, Judi Dench, Michael Gambon, Sophie Okonedo, Benedict Cumberbatc...
These three screen adaptations, Henry VI in two parts and Richard III, tell the story of 'The Wars of the Roses', an exceptionally turbulent period in... Read more
Macbeth (Fassbender) (2015)
6.6/10
Director: Justin Kurzel
Starring: Michael Fassbender, Marion Cotillard, Paddy Considine, Sean Harris, Jack Reynor,...
The story of a fearless warrior and inspiring leader brought low by ambition and desire. A thrilling interpretation of the dramatic realities of the t... Read more
Macbeth (Fassbender) ( Blu-ray ) (2015)
6.6/10
Director: Justin Kurzel
Starring: Michael Fassbender, Marion Cotillard, Paddy Considine, Sean Harris, Jack Reynor,...
Macbeth is the story of a fearless warrior and inspiring leader brought low by ambition and desire. A thrilling interpretation of the dramatic realiti... Read more
Anarchy ( aka Cymbeline ) (2014)
6.6/10
Director: Michael Almereyda
Starring: Penn Badgley, Kevin Corrigan, Peter Gerety, Ed Harris, Ethan Hawke, Dakota Johns...
Aka 'Cymbeline'. This gritty and intense crime drama is an adaptation of William Shakespeare's late tragic work of innocence lost and jealousy avenged... Read more
NOW: In the Wings on a World Stage (2014)
7.1/10
Director: Jeremy Whelehan
Starring: Kevin Spacey, Sam Mendes
It's that rare film that captures and conveys the romance of the theatrical experience. Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times. Join the excitement of live... Read more
Romeo and Juliet (2013)
7.7/10
Director: Carlo Carlei
Starring: Natascha McElhone, Stellan Skarsgard, Paul Giamatti, Damian Lewis, Laura Morante...
Romeo and Juliet secretly wed despite the sworn contempt their families hold for each another. It is not long, however, before a chain of fateful even... Read more
Romeo and Juliet: A Love Song (2013)
5.6/10
Director: Tim van Dammen
Starring: Anton Tennet, Christopher Landon, Derya Parlak, Dan Veint, Sarah Houbolt, Todd E...
Sometimes, even when you know you shouldn't, you just fall in love. Set against the backdrop of high summer in Verona Campground, two hot kids from fe... Read more
The Hollow Crown: Series 1 (2012)
8.4/10
Director: Richard Eyre
Starring: Michelle Dockery, Tom Hiddleston, Jeremy Irons, Julie Walters, Ben Whishaw
From executive producer Sam Mendes comes The Hollow Crown, stunning adaptations of four of Shakespeares most treasured plays featuring all-star casts.... Read more
Much Ado About Nothing (2012)
7.2/10
Director: Joss Whedon
Starring: Clark Gregg, Nathan Fillion, Sean Maher, Alexis Denisof, Amy Acker, Fran Kranz,...
Fans of Whedon and Shakespeare will rejoice... Joss Whedon's sexy and contemporary spin on Shakespeare's classic comedy about sparring lovers Beatrice... Read more
Coriolanus (2011)
6.2/10
Director: Ralph Fiennes
Starring: Brian Cox, James Nesbitt, Ralph Fiennes, Vanessa Redgrave, Gerard Butler, Jessic...
For his directorial debut, Ralph Fiennes adapts Shakespeare's tragedy "Coriolanus", transposing the action from ancient Rome to present-day Eastern Eu... Read more