After a longer than usual break, we return with a longer than usual movie--and episode! John Kelly joins Aven and Mark to discuss this lavish, star-studded, and unabridged version of Hamlet. What is gained by filming the entire text? How does it enrich our understanding of Hamlet's character -- and does it make us like him more or less? To learn more about John Kelly and his work, visit mashedradish.com.
Episode 8: Kenneth Branagh's Henry V
Join us this month as we watch Kenneth Branagh's Henry V, an excellent adaptation of this history play which proves startlingly relevant in the aftermath of the Brexit vote. His first movie as director, Branagh delivers a sharp and thrilling adaptation of the play.
Episode 3: Much Ado About Nothing (1993)
In this episode, Aven and Mark show Jon one of their favorite movies, Kenneth Branagh's 1993 adaptation of Much Ado About Nothing. The movie is by far the most traditional of the three they've watched, and also, the most charming.