To See or Not To See: The Bard on Film

This is not a review, this is not a critique, and this is definitely not objective. I love Shakespeare almost as much as I love film and the combination for me does a happy lady make. If you are looking to celebrate Shakespeare on the 400th anniversary of his death, but cannot decide where to start, look below for a few suggestions. Please note: this list is by no means complete, there are simply too many options to include in one post. If however, you think I’m missing something crucial, let me know. And if we spirits have offended, think but this and all is mended: this is just a blog, it ain’t Shakespeare.

If you liked King Lear, but thought it could use more ten-gallon hats: King of Texas

If you need more Patrick Stewart in your life (who doesn’t?): Macbeth

If you’re on the fence about Shakespeare, but love the 90’s: 10 Things I Hate About You

If you've only ever seen Al Pacino play a mobster: Merchant of Venice

If you're looking for a movie with an all-star cast: A Midsummer Night's Dream

If Tarantino isn't violent enough for you: Titus

If you’ve only seen David Oyelowo in Selma: As You Like It

If you like Joss Whedon and the crew he usually rolls with: Much Ado About Nothing

If you like to dance it out with your enemies: West Side Story

If conspiracy theories are your jam: Anonymous

If your love of Shakespeare extends to a love of theater and the nightmare that is trying to successfully put on a show: Slings and Arrows