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A recognition of the importance of making Shakespeare’s texts ‘come alive’ lies behind requirements for students to experience the plays in performance, whether theatrical, audio or film. Film adaptations of Shakespeare are probably the most easily available resource for teachers to use
Oct 25, 2023 · In this article, we will compile a selection of engaging film review examples that can inspire students and enhance their academic journey. How to Write a Film Review? Before diving into the examples, let’s discuss the key elements of writing a compelling film review.
- Julius Caesar (1953) Director: Joseph L. Mankiewicz. Star Marlon Brando was Oscar-nominated for his role as Mark Antony in this 1953 black-and-white classic by Joseph L. Mankiewicz (the legendary filmmaker behind such enduring films as All about Eve, Guys and Dolls, The Barefoot Contessa and Cleopatra).
- Richard III (1995) Director: Richard Loncraine. This Oscar-nominated adaptation of one of Shakespeare’s earliest, and longest, plays was born from a Royal National Theatre stage production which starred Ian McKellen, who then co-wrote the film screenplay with director Richard Loncraine and again takes the lead.
- Romeo + Juliet (1996) Director: Baz Luhrmann. Following his smash hit debut Strictly Ballroom (1992), Australian director Baz Luhrmann took on Shakespeare’s greatest love story and, as a result, made the work of the Bard a firm favourite with teen audiences.
- 10 Things I Hate about You (1999) Director: Gil Junger. Three years after Romeo + Juliet proved that there was a voracious youth market for Shakespeare, screenwriters Karen McCullah and Kirsten Smith translated gender comedy The Taming of the Shrew into a modern American high-school movie.
This handout from Angela Bunyi's Writing Movie Reviews: Lights, Camera, Publish! lesson plan includes three movie reviews (one each for Kit Kittredge, Kung Fu Panda', and WALL-E) from Rotten Tomatoes.
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College students stage an adaptation of Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing" to raise money for a homeless man.
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You can watch RSC actors completing some of the tasks in their own homes as inspiration, and uncover a host of supporting materials from Adobe that will help students to complete some of the activities using their freely available Adobe Spark platform.
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After viewing the movie, I like to take some time to outline some key terms to help students write their reviews. Words like blockbuster, avant-garde, disjointed, or uninspired can help elevate movie reviews in ELA from “friendly recommendations” to “review quality.”
