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Shakespeare, Modern Setting, Classic Tragedy, Sin
Every once and awhile I have a craving to watch Shakespeare. I found this recent version --performed by the Royal Shakespeare Company- particularly good. David Tennant is masterful in his portrayal of the prince and Patrick Stewart is so austere and creepy as Claudius.
Everyone should watch Shakespearean plays performed with the original script. It still amazes me that even if it takes me 15-20 minutes to get my brain adjusted to the atmosphere and language, the words are what keep me captivated-- these specific words. Shakespeare's phrases and rhythms drive the emotion and create the timeless narratives, even if language usage has changed. It's all quite fascinating.
Everyone should watch Shakespearean plays performed with the original script. It still amazes me that even if it takes me 15-20 minutes to get my brain adjusted to the atmosphere and language, the words are what keep me captivated-- these specific words. Shakespeare's phrases and rhythms drive the emotion and create the timeless narratives, even if language usage has changed. It's all quite fascinating.
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