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Festivals

NYFF 2021: The Tragedy of Macbeth is a sparse, elegant take on the Bard

By: Jonah Koslofsky

Joel Coen steps out on his own & directs a powerhouse cast in an extra-dark version of Shakespeare's tale of ambition & absolute power.

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The National Theater’s “Romeo and Juliet” hits its mark

By: Megan Sunday

PBS presents a fresh & engagingly modern take on the timeless tale of star-crossed lovers.

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“My Own Private Idaho” searches for queer freedom

Gus Van Sant's 1991 queer classic is a mournful tone poem about lost youth, and the intersection between class and queerness.

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“The King” Review: Heavy is the Head That Wears the Crown

Netflix's art house take on Shakespeare's Henry plays features an all-star cast & a sumptuous production.

“All Is True” Review: Enjoyable, Slight Biopic Eschews Fact for Feeling

Kenneth Branagh furthers his adoration for William Shakespeare by directing and starring in this free-wheeling biopic of the Bard's final years.

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