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In this episode we breakdown the 2013 National Theater Live production of Othello directed by Nicholas Hytner & Robin Lough. This was a very heavy episode for us. Othello deals with some dark themes and even darker deeds that we attempt to unpack in a truthful and entertaining way. From stellar performances, to uncomfortable questions, to no answer to the question “Is the Racist?”, we dig deep to trudge to though the emotional mud and try to make sense of this ugly tragedy.

With guest Adam Wesley Brown. In this episode we break down the 2014 live production of 'A Midsummer Night's Dream directed by Julie Taymor. From inspired visual choices, to double jointed elbows, to thousands of stage pillows, this was an enchanting and wonderfully weird production that we highly recommend. Broadway HD link - https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/amzn1.dv.gti.0caf29cf-a190-d961-0fff-476df6af2373?ref_=imdbref_tt_wbr_pvc_broadwayhd&tag=imdbtag_tt_wbr_pvc_broadwayhd-20

In this episode we break down the 'White Whale': Romeo and Juliet (2018) directed by Erica Whyman for the Royal Shakespeare Company. From honest performances, to Mercutio's hips stealing the show, to clarity for a play that is often misunderstood, this one of the best productions of R&J we've seen.

In this episode we wanted to zoom out a little. Paul had some questions about the over all context of Shakespeare that we decided to take some time to go through. Hopefully this conversation is helpful and entertaining.

In this episode we break down the 2014 all-male cast production of Twelfth Night at Shakespeare's Globe. From gliding shrews, to hi-jinx filled humor, to no answer to the question "Is this gay?". This was a solid production that led us down interesting roads of conversation. You can rent the filmed production here https://globeplayer.tv/videos/twelfth-night

In this episode we break down our first filmed stage production of 'Julius Caesar', put on by Donmar Warehouse and directed by Phyllida Lloyd. From whether Caesar's a dick, to women in prison, to DDR battlefields, this was a fantastic production that we're excited to share about. This was an all-female production, and our next episode will be Shakespeare's Globe's all-male production of "Twelfth Night" - stay tuned!

In this episode we break down the 1999 film production of 'Titus Andronicus', simply titled 'Titus', Directed by Julie Taymor and starring Anthony Hopkins. From constant revenge declarations, to tasteful fourth-wall breaks, to slam dunk performances, this easily tops the list of our favorite Shakespeare movies so far. This is part 2

In this episode we break down the 1999 film production of 'Titus Andronicus', simply titled 'Titus', Directed by Julie Taymor and starring Anthony Hopkins. From constant revenge declarations, to tasteful fourth-wall breaks, to slam dunk performances, this easily tops the list of our favorite Shakespeare movies so far. This is part 1

In this episode we break down the 1993 film production of 'Much Ado About Nothing' Directed by  Kenneth Brannagh. With much ado about an oiled down Keanu Reeves, hillside poetry, and missed opportunities, this conversation highlighted the importance of tone.

In the second half of this episode we break down the 1967 film production of 'Taming of the Shrew' Directed by Franco Zeffirelli and how it relates to the 1999 Film '10 things I Hate About You' . With honest performances, expert cinematography, and specific directorial choices, this is an all around fantastic Shakespeare production. It was so good it needed two parts. This is part 2.