Much Ado about Whedon
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Much Ado about Whedon
http://muchadomovie.com/
I am fond of "modern" adaptations of Shakespeare that figure out how to bridge the gap of understanding between his age and ours, McKellan's Richard III for example (okay, technically it was a vaguely WWII setting, but still). Shakespeare's comedies are harder to stage well than his tragedies or histories, as a rule.
There's only a teaser for now...but it has promise.
I am fond of "modern" adaptations of Shakespeare that figure out how to bridge the gap of understanding between his age and ours, McKellan's Richard III for example (okay, technically it was a vaguely WWII setting, but still). Shakespeare's comedies are harder to stage well than his tragedies or histories, as a rule.
There's only a teaser for now...but it has promise.
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I did not know this was happening, and now I can't wait.
Plus, Nathan Fillion is one of my indicator actors: if he's in it, I probably want to see it. It's not that he's hot (though he is), but that he seems to pick his projects well.
Plus, Nathan Fillion is one of my indicator actors: if he's in it, I probably want to see it. It's not that he's hot (though he is), but that he seems to pick his projects well.
“There, peeping among the cloud-wrack above a dark tor high up in the mountains, Sam saw a white star twinkle for a while. The beauty of it smote his heart, as he looked up out of the forsaken land, and hope returned to him. For like a shaft, clear and cold, the thought pierced him that in the end the Shadow was only a small and passing thing: there was light and high beauty for ever beyond its reach.”
― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Return of the King
― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Return of the King
That reminds me. Here's an interview with Joss from the Jameson Film Festival a couple of weeks ago. Apparently he filmed it in his own house?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=pl ... Bwf9RQMMfg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=pl ... Bwf9RQMMfg
The Vinyamars on Stage! This time at Bag End
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For me the thing with Nathan Fillion is that's he's smart and funny (IRL). That comes through in his acting. And he's easy on the eyes. It all works.
Joss Whedon does know how to pick 'em, Maria.
Joss Whedon does know how to pick 'em, Maria.
“There, peeping among the cloud-wrack above a dark tor high up in the mountains, Sam saw a white star twinkle for a while. The beauty of it smote his heart, as he looked up out of the forsaken land, and hope returned to him. For like a shaft, clear and cold, the thought pierced him that in the end the Shadow was only a small and passing thing: there was light and high beauty for ever beyond its reach.”
― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Return of the King
― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Return of the King
The second trailer is out
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Bvva_cplAs
I confess, I am looking forward to this more than I am to Hobbit 2.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Bvva_cplAs
I confess, I am looking forward to this more than I am to Hobbit 2.
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It looks excellent.
“There, peeping among the cloud-wrack above a dark tor high up in the mountains, Sam saw a white star twinkle for a while. The beauty of it smote his heart, as he looked up out of the forsaken land, and hope returned to him. For like a shaft, clear and cold, the thought pierced him that in the end the Shadow was only a small and passing thing: there was light and high beauty for ever beyond its reach.”
― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Return of the King
― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Return of the King
Voronwë the Faithful wrote:It does look very good, indeed, but I'm not sure what one has to do with the other.
They are both movies I plan to see in theaters this year. Possibly the only two movies, unless I take my son to see Iron Man 3. Although Johnny Depp's Lone Ranger looks fun, too, so maybe three.
Anyway, two movies I'll see, different level of anticipation.
Nathan Fillion is a good guy and a good actor. I got quite into his Castle series, despite my usual aversion to plots in which a couple are drawn to each other despite their initial bickering. His charm never crosses the line into being obnoxious.
Apparently he is Dogberry in this version.
I think this is going to be awesome.
In response to Ax's original post, about Shakespeare's tragedies working better than his comedies on film. I won't disagree with this, but Much Ado plays like a potential tragedy for most of the show (much like Romeo and Juliet plays like a comedy until its not).
I expect really good things... that and I love Amy Acker in pretty much everything she's done.
In response to Ax's original post, about Shakespeare's tragedies working better than his comedies on film. I won't disagree with this, but Much Ado plays like a potential tragedy for most of the show (much like Romeo and Juliet plays like a comedy until its not).
I expect really good things... that and I love Amy Acker in pretty much everything she's done.
For the TROUBLED may you find PEACE
For the DESPAIRING may you find HOPE
For the LONELY may you find LOVE
For the SKEPTICAL may you find FAITH
-Frances C. Arrillaga 1941-1995
For the DESPAIRING may you find HOPE
For the LONELY may you find LOVE
For the SKEPTICAL may you find FAITH
-Frances C. Arrillaga 1941-1995