A brief tangent into the land of Christopher Marlowe's Edward II adapted by Derek Jarman
Giving William Shakespeare a break, we're stepping into our Alias of the Kitty Kat Club where we discuss the works of Christopher Marlowe! Today we're discussing Derek Jarman's adaptation of Edward II.
Discussing Tom Stoppard's film as an adaptation of Shakespeare's Hamlet
Today we view the movie version of a well known stage adaptation of William Shakespeare's Hamlet: Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead! Will the film hold up as an adaptation of the original work, or even the stage version of itself? Only one way to find out!
Discussing the Season 3 Original Series episode possibly inspired by William Shakespeare's Taming of the Shrew
It's time to boldly go where no Avant-Bard episode has gone before: the world of Star Trek! Specifically, we're discussing Star Trek The Original Series Season 3 Episode 13: Elaan of Troyius.
Discussing this Korean-American dance film as an adaptation of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet
This week we step up into the world of K-pop and rival underground dance clubs with Make Your Move starring Kwon BoA and Derek Hough. Will this film dance its way into our hearts as a top Romeo & Juliet adaptation, or will we send it back to the streets?
Discussing the 2001 film as an adaptation of William Shakespeare's Macbeth
Macbeth. The dreaded Scottish Play. In.... fast food restaurants? With Christopher Walken? You have to see it to believe how amazing this Macbeth adaptation truly is.
CAST: Megan Scharlau and Matthew James Marquez
Discussing Zulfiqar as an adaptation of Shakespeare's Julius Caesar and Antony and Cleopatra
This week we return to India for another adaptation! This time, director Srijit Mukherji takes on both Julius Caesar and Antony and Cleopatra with his film Zulfiqar. Can these two plays fit into a 2 hour and 18 minute film? Only one way to find out! CW: The episode mentions narrative instances of gun violence, suicide, and rape
Discussing Big Business as an adaptation of William Shakespeare's Comedy of Errors
This week we're seeing double! Two sets of double! We're talking Big Business as Come of Errors! Can icons Bette Midler and Lily Tomlin ever go wrong?
CAST: Megan Scharlau and Matthew James Marquez
Discussing the 1991 film as an adaptation of William Shakespeare's Henriad
Today, we return to New Queer Cinema with our discussion of Gus Van Sant's My Own Private Idaho which takes inspiration from William Shakespeare's Henry IV Pt 1, Henry IV Pt 2, and Henry V.
Discussing Ophelia as an adaptation of William Shakespeare's Hamlet
Hamlet adaptations sure like to show us the story through another character's eyes. Today we're stepping into the shoes of Ophelia. With a few major changes to the plot of Hamlet, will we like this interpretation?
Discussing two episodes of Arthur as adaptations of Shakespeare's King Lear and Macbeth
PBS couldn't help but bring Arthur into the world of Shakespeare! In this episode we discuss two different sections "Never, Never, Never" and "MacFrensky". How well can a children's show tackle these difficult shows? Let's find out.