Shakespeare movie adaptations are hard. Due to the contrast between the heightened nature of the classical dialogue and the more grounded language of film it’s incredibly difficult to get them right. There are truly faithful film versions of the plays, like those made by Kenneth Branagh and Laurence Olivier, but they can feel stuffy and […]
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Why You Should Drop Everything and Watch HBO’s Succession
When HBO’s Succession premiered back in June, it didn’t get the best of reviews. Critics were relatively cold on the series, and like many, I decided I would skip it. After all, in the age of Peak TV, there’s barely enough time to watch the shows you love, much less add a new show, sight […]