Shakespeare 400
Extra ordinary realism in Roman Polanski’s Macbeth
April 20, 2016 | David FarnorPolanski’s grounded take on Shakespeare’s supernatural tragedy is a grubby, senseless tale of greed.Read More
BBC iPlayer to host live Shakespeare festival
April 19, 2016 | David FarnorBBC iPlayer is opening its doors to partners for the first time, as part of a landmark celebration of the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death.
Shakespeare Day Live will take place on Saturday 23rd April, kicking off a six-month online … Read More
Shakespeare Day Live: The full BBC iPlayer line-up
April 19, 2016 | David FarnorSaturday 23rd April marks the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death – and BBC iPlayer is celebrating in style.
Shakespeare Day Live will take place across the whole of Saturday, with a host of events streaming live on a dedicated pop-up … Read More
VOD film review: Ran (Akira Kurosawa)
April 3, 2016 | David FarnorKurosawa’s epic adaptation of King Lear is ambitious, audacious and breathtaking cinema.Read More
VOD film review: Bill
February 6, 2016 | Mark HarrisonDaft and delightful, Bill is Monty Python for kids.Read More
VOD film review: Macbeth (2015)
February 1, 2016 | David FarnorJustin Kurzel’s bloody adaptation of the Bard’s tale of betrayal is haunting, dark and hypnotic.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Warm Bodies
October 29, 2014 | Chris BryantIt looks like it wants to eat your brain – but really this undead take on Romeo and Juliet just wants a cuddle.Read More
VOD review: NOW: In the Wings on a World Stage
June 10, 2014 | David FarnorDirector: Jeremy Whelehan Cast: Kevin Spacey Watch NOW: The Film online in the UK: Apple TV (iTunes) / Google Play
“I’ll have her, but I will not keep her long.”
What a strange film NOW: In the Wings on a … Read More
VOD film review: Anonymous
April 7, 2014 | Selina PearsonThis uneven conspiracy drama can’t decide whether it’s Shakespeare in Love or Elizabeth.Read More
VOD film review: Much Ado About Nothing (2012)
October 3, 2013 | Ian LoringThis charming, endearing take on Shakespeare fizzes and pops with laid-back chemistry.Read More