Tag Archives: Shakespeare

Ophelia (2018) ☆☆☆(3/4): A Shakespeare story told from her viewpoint

Posted on August 5, 2019 by

“Ophelia” tries the feministic reinterpretation of one of the most famous works by William Shakespeare. Although its titular heroine may not be the most compelling character in the story from the beginning, the movie is often fascinating to observe the … Continue reading →

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Much Ado About Nothing (2012) ☆☆☆(3/4): A little charming Shakespeare comedy

Posted on July 20, 2017 by

When I was young and wild, I vaguely knew about William Shakespeare. To me, he was just a famous British playwright who wrote several classic tragedies including “Hamlet”, and I only read the Korean translation version of “Hamlet” and his … Continue reading →

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The Dresser (1983) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4) : About one backstage relationship

Posted on February 10, 2011 by

 It is always difficult to put a play on the stage. Actors and crews work hard amid many setbacks that can happen on and behind the stage. If they are lucky, they will survive today’s performance with descending curtain and … Continue reading →

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