Tag Archive for Shakespeare

Anyone But You

Director Will Gluck. Starring Sydney Sweeney & Glen Powell. Rated MA. Score 1/6 After an amazing first date, Bea and Ben’s fiery attraction turns ice-cold–until they find themselves unexpectedly reunited at a wedding in Australia. So they do what any two mature adults would do: pretend to be a couple. Maybe it was just in…

Romeo and Juliet Retrospective

Romeo and Juliet Released in 1936 Director George Cukor Starring Norma Shearer, Leslie Howard, John Barrymore Rated G Score 3/6 Romeo and Juliet Released in 1968 Director Franco Zeffirelli Starring Leonard Whiting, Olivia Hussey, John McEnery Rated PG Score 5/6 Romeo and Juliet Released in 1996 Director Baz Luhrmann Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Claire Danes, John…

Henry V

Director Kenneth Branagh Staring Kenneth Branagh, Derek Jacobi, Simon Shepherd Rated PG Score 6/6 King Henry V of England is insulted by the King of France. As a result, he leads his army into battle against France. Along the way, the young king must struggle with the sinking morale of his troops and his own…

Continued funding for Bell Shakespeare’s education program

Minister for the arts Senator George Brandis has recently announced $1.28 million in continued funding for the Bell Shakespeare’s education program. “I have re-committed $320,000 a year over the next four years to support Bell Shakespeare in continuing to deliver its unique education program. This contribution will help Bell Shakespeare to leverage additional philanthropic and…