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Wilt Thou Readeth My Picks?
by miselainis | Sep 22 '01
For a little dose of culture with all the color and flavor of another time, give these period pieces a try!

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Re: Thou+hast+a+Good+Eye! (Reply to this comment)
by miselainis
I thank yee!

Have not been able to make myself rent Henry V yet. I tend to avoid Shakespeare's histories more than the comedies and tragedies, but one of these days I may get around to it. Thanks for the comment!
Sep 23 '01
6:51 am PDT

Thou hast a Good Eye! (Reply to this comment)
by QuinnElaine
Some great picks here, and *blush* a couple I just haven't gotten around to yet! I have to say that I actually preferred Gibson's Hamlet over Brannagh's, which surprised me. It all came down to the line, "Words, words...words." for me. Mel delivered it just as I always imagined it should be, but many people refuse to admit liking this version at all simply because it's Mel.

I think Brannagh has done an excellent job adapting Shakespeare to the screen though. You mentioned one of my all time favorites, Much Ado, but I saw no mention of his Henry V so I just had to ask if you have seen it? Great review in a difficult category. ~Q~
Sep 22 '01
9:45 pm PDT

Thou hast a Good Eye! (Reply to this comment)
by QuinnElaine
Some great picks here, and *blush* a couple I just haven't gotten around to yet! I have to say that I actually preferred Gibson's Hamlet over Brannagh's, which surprised me. It all came down to the line, "Words, words...words." for me. Mel delivered it just as I always imagined it should be, but many people refuse to admit liking this version at all simply because it's Mel.

I think Brannagh has done an excellent job adapting Shakespeare to the screen though. You mentioned one of my all time favorites, Much Ado, but I saw no mention of his Henry V so I just had to ask if you have seen it? Great review in a difficult category. ~Q~
Sep 22 '01
9:44 pm PDT