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Much Ado as Gender Criticism
Much Ado About Nothing is usually produced as a cheery romp, but it could equally be performed as a protest aganst gender hypocrisy and inequality.
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Branagh's Much Ado About Nothing
Kenneth Branagh has produced a thoroughly enjoyable romp from a Shakespeare classic.
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BRUSH UP YOUR SHAKESPEARE: MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
A look at MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, which Kenneth Branagh successfully transfers to the screen.
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Claudio in Much Ado About Nothing
Claudio, the idealist lover in Much Ado About Nothing, presents a dilemma for modern readers: is he an impulsive and likeable young man, or an immature misogynist?
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Dogberry in Much Ado About Nothing
Dogberry the Constable in Much Ado About Nothing, played by Michael Keaton in Kenneth Branagh's film version, is a richly comic invention.
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Much Ado About Nothing
It's like deja vu all over again
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Much Ado About Nothing
It's like deja vu all over again
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Shakespeare and Film Genre
Some of the best film versions of Shakespeare involve presenting them in genres which have been developed by cinema itself.
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Title of Much Ado About Nothing
The title of "Much Ado About Nothing" is so familiar that we take it for granted. But what does this casual title actually mean?
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A Character Study of Don John
Don John acts as a symbol of discord in Much Ado About Nothing, disrupting the intended wedding of Hero and Claudio. But who is he?
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Benedick and Speech in Much Ado
Benedick's name suggests Shakespeare's concern in Much Ado About Nothing with "speaking well", and its moral, social and entertaining consequences.
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Boy Meets Girl
<font face="times new roman" size=2> The acid tongue of Beatrice in <i>Much Ado About Nothing</i> is one half of a splendid duel between man and woman, between wit and... wit.</font>
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Grammar Help: Homophones
Homophones are words that sound alike while having two very different meanings. Common examples are too, two, and to, as well as affect/effect and accept/except.
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Kline To Star In King Lear
Kevin Kline, star of such films as "A Fish Called Wanda" and "De-Lovely", will return to the New York stage this fall in Shakespeare's King Lear.
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Shakespeare and Poetic Effect
The difficulty of Shakespeare's words can provide poetic effects, as well as a dash for the dictionary.
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Shakespeare and Puns
Shakespeare's puns range from witty to bawdy to poetic. But why does he use them, and what are their effects?
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Shakespeare's Problem Plays
Does calling them "problem plays" simply allow us to ignore the parts of Shakespeare we find uncomfortable to modern taste?
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The First Quarrel in Much Ado
The quarrel between Beatrice and Benedick at the beginning of Much Ado About Nothing demonstrates character and theme as well as witty badinage.
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Breakout Performance of 2006
Lucy Peacock, at a crossroads in her acting career, was looking for a juicy gig to sink her teeth into. Then she got a call from Australia.
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Time to Give Thanks
Thanksgiving is just a few weeks away, so it's time to give thanks!
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William Shakespeare, Author Bio
British dramatist and poet William Shakespeare, considered the greatest writer of all-time.
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Counting the Marbles
<dd> The restrictor plate meeting, Harvick clinches Busch title, 16 is too young, pit crew competition, and the Pop Secret 400 from the North Carolina Speedway.
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Sara Topham on Dion Boucicault
Was Boucicault thinking about Shakespeare's Much Ado when he wrote London Assurance?
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Stratford's New Leaders
The Stratford Festival of Canada has announced the appointment of three new Artistic Directors to the company beginning in the fall of 2007.
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Autobahn To Premiere In Toronto
Neil LaBute, the acclaimed playwright and director known for his plays The Shape Of Things, The Mercy Seat and This Is How It Goes, gets a rare look north of the border.
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Branagh's Love's Labours Lost
Kenneth Branagh's film of Love's Labours Lost turns the Shakespeare comedy in a 1930s musical.
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Jonson's Comedies
Writing at the same time as Shakespeare, Ben Jonson developed his own comic style, relying on observation and satire over fantasy and romance.
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Shakespeare's Stage Directions
Where do the stage directions in a Shakespeare play come from? And why is there a bear in the theatre?
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The Regions - Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
A brief history and an overview of the website of this historic regional theatre.
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Can the CERN LHC Destroy Earth?
A calculation of the total energy density produced by protons in the Large Hadron Collider at CERN shows it is not likely to destroy Earth.
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Films That Should Be Remade
Despite offering an opportunity to fix flawed films, plagued with bad casting or a lack of budget, remakes are considered the bane of the film world.
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French Composer Hector Berlioz
A brief biography of the life, career and works of Hector Berlioz - a major figure in the 19th century music Romantic movement and peer to Liszt and Wagner.
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Impress Your Date With Shakespeare
A love of great literature can quickly bond two people. So why not impress your date with a little Shakespeare knowledge?
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Love and Friendship in Verona
Though often called a romantic comedy, Two Gentlemen of Verona stresses the bonds of male friendship over love, and calls out for a feminist reading.
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Lynn Redgrave on Theatre
Lynn Redgrave on her favorite theatre productions of all time. Watch for her in animated feature My Dog Tulip with Isabella Rossellini and Christopher Plummer.
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News and Views For This Week: The Emerging Church
In Ecclesiastes, the Preacher tells us that there is nothing new under the sun. And today, it is not new that previously unheard of and certainly very <I>unusual</I> churches are popping up all over the place. One such church is known simply as <I>The Emergent Church</I> or the <I>The Emerging Church.</I> If you have not already heard of it, you soon will.
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Profile of Actor Stephen Ouimette
Actor Stephen Ouimette on his Toronto CanStage production of Doug Wright's one man / woman show I Am My Own Wife.
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The Regions - Oregon Shakespeare Festival
A brief history and an overview of the website of this very historic regional theatre.
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Burn the Soapbox
Passionate conviction about preserving and repairing the environment is wonderful and necessary to accomplish change. But taking the passion too far and preaching your beliefs can work against your purpose.
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Electromagnetic Fields and Health Hazards
Some say exposure to electromagnetic fields may account for numerous health problems, including miscarriages, birth defects, heart disease and cancer.
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Jann Arden on Sonnets and Soundtracks
Jann Arden loves movie soundtracks, but when it comes to prose, like England's Simon Callow she's a huge fan of the Shakespearean Sonnet!
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Keanu Reeves Factsheet
Biography, trivia, tons of links to the best sites on the web.
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My introduction to Shakespeare on film
My personal introduction to Shakespeare on film.
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Viewers Cry Foul Over ABC Promo for Desperate Houswives
Many viewers think ABC dropped the ball with their promotional skit for "Desperate Housewives" that aired on "Monday Night Football." Personally, I think it is "much ado about nothing." What do you think?
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1993: GETTING SERIOUS
A look at the film year in 1993, which was successful artistically as well as financially.
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Blessed Thistle
Blessed Thistle (Holy Thistle) is indeed a blessing to the mind, body and spirit...and garden! For those with digestive troubles, nursing mothers, or anyone seeking a bit of renewal or increased vitality, Blessed Thistle may be the herb for you. Read on...
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