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Mar 26, 2022 · I’ve seen Macbeth several times and agree the Polanski version is good for students. It might be good to actually watch different versions. Have you bought the York notes for Macbeth. That will give you summaries of key themes, characters etc and selective quotes to use as evidence.
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Read reviews of the very best Macbeth movies below – specifically Roman Polanski’s 1971 Macbeth movie, and Trevor Nunn’s 1978 version of Macbeth on the big screen.
May 16, 2021 · Despite good reviews from critics (though not spectacular) and a great response at Cannes, there’s a feeling that audiences just weren’t on board for another adaptation of Macbeth. Audiences ...
Nov 30, 2015 · Centuries of cultural trickle-down have proven that William Shakespeare ‘s tragedies to be his most endlessly adaptable works. On occasion, this is down to his magnificent command of the english ...
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The basic story of Macbeth remains essentially unchanged throughout most of the filmed adaptations, and Rosemary’s Babydirector Roman Polanski's version hews close to the text. Macbeth (Jon Finch), the Thane (or lord) of Cawdor, wins a decisive battle for King Duncan (Nicholas Selby), and as he and his friend Banquo (Martin Shaw) return from the wa...
The notion that all modern storytelling owes a blood debt to Shakespeare is best left for painfully earnest academic debate. Still, it’s a testament to the universality of many of the Bard’s plays that their plots are flexible enough to withstand a variety of settings. The 2004 Indian crime thriller Maqbool is one such example, with the late, great...
There are plenty of modernized and updated Shakespeare adaptations, such as 10 Things I Hate About You(Taming of the Shrew) and 2001's O, a prep-school update of Othellostarring Josh Hartnett and Mekhi Phifer. One of the best and funniest is Scotland, PA, a dark comedy revamp of Macbeth, set in a fast-food restaurant in a Pennsylvania small town. W...
The great Akira Kurosawa sets Macbeth in feudal Japan, with General Washizu, played by Kurosawa's favorite star Toshiro Mifune, overthrowing his sovereign Lord Tsuzuki, following an evil spirit’s prophecy. Kurosawa's Throne of Bloodchanges some key plot points, leans on the supernatural aspect of the story, and is one of the greatest screen version...
Jan 15, 2022 · “The Tragedy of Macbeth” visually leans into my noirish interpretation. It’s shot in silvery, at times gothic black and white by Bruno Delbonnel , has a moody score by the great Carter Burwell , and takes place on incredible (and obviously fake) sets designed by Stefan Dechant .
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Here are 75 of the most quotable quotes in Shakespeare’s Macbeth. Related: 7 Movies You Didn't Know Were Based on Shakespeare's Plays. Macbeth quotes. 1. “By the pricking of my thumbs ...