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Year: 2007
Director: Kenneth Branagh
Plot: Director Kenneth Branagh tackles the works of William Shakespeare for the fifth time in his career as a filmmaker with this adaptation of one of The Bard's most accessible works. Rosalind is the daughter of a banished duke, and lives among a community of Westerners living in 19th century Japan. When her father, the duke, is suddenly banished, the frightened girl is forced to flee for the Forest of Arden lest she risk being executed by her malevolent uncle. Joining Rosalind on her flight to the forest is her sympathetic cousin Celia, who helps to pass her incognito kin off as a man in order to avoid detection. Later, Rosalind's clever ruse begins to serve a duel purpose when she determines to use the disguise to gauge the devotion of her Orlando, yet another exile, while making her way to the Forest of Arden. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
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]]>Mon, 29 Sep 2008 22:01:10 GMTAs You Like It2007Kenneth BranaghDirector <a href="/players/P____82784/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>Kenneth Branagh</a> tackles the works of William Shakespeare for the fifth time in his career as a filmmaker with this adaptation of one of The Bard's most accessible works. Rosalind is the daughter of a banished duke, and lives among a community of Westerners living in 19th century Japan. When her father, the duke, is suddenly banished, the frightened girl is forced to flee for the Forest of Arden lest she risk being executed by her malevolent uncle. Joining Rosalind on her flight to the forest is her sympathetic cousin Celia, who helps to pass her incognito kin off as a man in order to avoid detection. Later, Rosalind's clever ruse begins to serve a duel purpose when she determines to use the disguise to gauge the devotion of her Orlando, yet another exile, while making her way to the Forest of Arden. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide432http://www.spout.com/ProductImages/u40922bwyhy.jpghttp://www.spout.com/films/As_You_Like_It/261937/default.aspxFilm http://www.spout.com/blogs/spoutblog/archive/2008/9/29/35698.aspx Post By: SpoutBlog
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Body: It’s not definite yet, but it looks like Oscar-nominated actor/director Kenneth Branagh will be taking the helm of Marvel Studios’ comic book adaptation Thor. Most young moviegoers know Branagh as Gilderoy Lockhart (from Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets), but he’s otherwise better known for primarily directing films of Shakespeare’s works. He also tends to cast mostly trained Shakespearean actors, although he has been known to include an Alicia Silverstone or a Matthew Lillard in his ensembles. Additionally, he’s been known for odd casting choices, such as Robert De Niro for the Monster in Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. Who will he cast this time in the Asgardian ensemble that will make up the film? It might not actually be totally up to him, but if it is, it might look a little like this: Kenneth Branagh as Thor/Donald Blake I know what you’re thinking. He’s old. But he’s only five years older than Iron Man’s Robert Downey Jr. and only 3 years older than Brad Pitt, who recently was rumored to be at the top of Marvel’s wish list. Anyway, he’s cast himself as Hamlet, Dr. Frankenstein and Henry V. So, it would be fitting if he cast himself in the lead here, too. The only issue, of course, is that the script now apparently features Thor’s alter ego, Donald Blake, and he’s reportedly written as a med student, not a full-on doctor. Oh, and for Thor, Branagh will have to beef up tremendously. Or not. If he actually got away with playing the character, he could probably also get away with not giving in to the whole height and muscle problem. Keanu Reeves as Loki Branagh previously cast Reeves in the Shakespeare adaptation Much Ado About Nothing, and after more than 15 years, it’s time for them to work together again. Plus, Reeves is fully capable of being a nasty trickster and he should certainly be taking on more villain roles. Ian Holm as Odin Now that Branagh is linked to the film, past rumors that Brian Blessed already was cast as Odin make more sense. And Blessed is actually who will likely get the part, especially if Marvel is paying attention to the movie blogs and message boards today. But maybe he could cast Holm, who also acted in Branagh’s Frankenstein and Henry V. Sure, he’s way too short, and he doesn’t have that monstrous voice that Blessed has. But doesn’t he just have a more fatherly look to him? Brian Blessed as Volstagg With Holm as Odin, Blessed will then have to take on the part of this member of the Warriors Three. He may not be fat enough, but he’s loud enough. Another great choice would be Branagh’s co-star from Harry Potter, Robbie Coltrane. Why? Because he also played Falstaff in Branagh’s Henry V, and according to Wikipedia, Stan Lee likely based Volstagg on that Shakespeare character. Jude Law as Fandral This other member of the Warriors Three should be played by someone along the lines of Errol Flynn, who clearly was Stan Kirby’s model for the character. And Law, who recently starred in Branagh’s Sleuth, portrayed Flynn in Scorsese’s The Aviator. He may be too big a movie star for the supporting part, but Law should probably be demoted a bit, anyway. Kevin Kline as Hogun Rounding out the Warriors Three is this long-mustached fellow, and Kline, who appears in Branagh’s As You Like It, is always great with mustached characters (think The Pirates of Penzance and A Fish Called Wanda). Kline needs to be in a superhero movie, anyway, badly. 20 years ago, he would have been a perfect choice for a character like Tony Stark, but now he is due for at least a supporting role. Gemma Arterton as Sif She’s about to break out big time with the latest 007 film, Quantum of Solace, and Guy Ritchie’s RocknRolla, which will put her in a perfect position to show off her Shakespearean talents and her other assets as Thor’s Asgardian lover. Emily Mortimer as Jane Foster If indeed the Earthly side of Thor is shown in Branagh’s film, his nurse and temporary girlfriend should also make an appearance. The best pick is Mortimer, who previously worked with the director on Love’s Labour’s Lost. Unfortunately, she’s more likely to be played by a younger actress, some flavor of the month a la Arterton. Robert De Niro as Absorbing Man The reported villains in Thor are Loki, Karnilla, Malekith and Thrym, but I’ll keep wishing for an appearance from former boxer Carl “Crusher” Creel. Not only is he a cool villain with cool powers, but he’d make for some cool special effects. Give him a cameo at least? And in the part cast De Niro, who could make up for his role as the Monster in Branagh’s Frankenstein. Surely I’m not the only person who’d like to see Bobby D shave his head and swing a wrecking ball around. Originally posted on:SpoutBlog
]]>Mon, 29 Sep 2008 22:01:10 GMTSpoutBlogSpoutBlog on spout.com9/29/2008 6:01:10 PMIt’s not definite yet, but it looks like Oscar-nominated actor/director Kenneth Branagh will be taking the helm of Marvel Studios’ comic book adaptation Thor. Most young moviegoers know Branagh as Gilderoy Lockhart (from Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets), but he’s otherwise better known for primarily directing films of Shakespeare’s works. He also tends to cast mostly trained Shakespearean actors, although he has been known to include an Alicia Silverstone or a Matthew Lillard in his ensembles. Additionally, he’s been known for odd casting choices, such as Robert De Niro for the Monster in Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. Who will he cast this time in the Asgardian ensemble that will make up the film? It might not actually be totally up to him, but if it is, it might look a little like this: Kenneth Branagh as Thor/Donald Blake I know what you’re thinking. He’s old. But he’s only five years older than Iron Man’s Robert Downey Jr. and only 3 years older than Brad Pitt, who recently was rumored to be at the top of Marvel’s wish list. Anyway, he’s cast himself as Hamlet, Dr. Frankenstein and Henry V. So, it would be fitting if he cast himself in the lead here, too. The only issue, of course, is that the script now apparently features Thor’s alter ego, Donald Blake, and he’s reportedly written as a med student, not a full-on doctor. Oh, and for Thor, Branagh will have to beef up tremendously. Or not. If he actually got away with playing the character, he could probably also get away with not giving in to the whole height and muscle problem. Keanu Reeves as Loki Branagh previously cast Reeves in the Shakespeare adaptation Much Ado About Nothing, and after more than 15 years, it’s time for them to work together again. Plus, Reeves is fully capable of being a nasty trickster and he should certainly be taking on more villain roles. Ian Holm as Odin Now that Branagh is linked to the film, past rumors that Brian Blessed already was cast as Odin make more sense. And Blessed is actually who will likely get the part, especially if Marvel is paying attention to the movie blogs and message boards today. But maybe he could cast Holm, who also acted in Branagh’s Frankenstein and Henry V. Sure, he’s way too short, and he doesn’t have that monstrous voice that Blessed has. But doesn’t he just have a more fatherly look to him? Brian Blessed as Volstagg With Holm as Odin, Blessed will then have to take on the part of this member of the Warriors Three. He may not be fat enough, but he’s loud enough. Another great choice would be Branagh’s co-star from Harry Potter, Robbie Coltrane. Why? Because he also played Falstaff in Branagh’s Henry V, and according to Wikipedia, Stan Lee likely based Volstagg on that Shakespeare character. Jude Law as Fandral This other member of the Warriors Three should be played by someone along the lines of Errol Flynn, who clearly was Stan Kirby’s model for the character. And Law, who recently starred in Branagh’s Sleuth, portrayed Flynn in Scorsese’s The Aviator. He may be too big a movie star for the supporting part, but Law should probably be demoted a bit, anyway. Kevin Kline as Hogun Rounding out the Warriors Three is this long-mustached fellow, and Kline, who appears in Branagh’s As You Like It, is always great with mustached characters (think The Pirates of Penzance and A Fish Called Wanda). Kline needs to be in a superhero movie, anyway, badly. 20 years ago, he would have been a perfect choice for a character like Tony Stark, but now he is due for at least a supporting role. Gemma Arterton as Sif She’s about to break out big time with the latest 007 film, Quantum of Solace, and Guy Ritchie’s RocknRolla, which will put her in a perfect position to show off her Shakespearean talents and her other assets as Thor’s Asgardian lover. Emily Mortimer as Jane Foster If indeed the Earthly side of Thor is shown in Branagh’s film, his nurse and temporary girlfriend should also make an appearance. The best pick is Mortimer, who previously worked with the director on Love’s Labour’s Lost. Unfortunately, she’s more likely to be played by a younger actress, some flavor of the month a la Arterton. Robert De Niro as Absorbing Man The reported villains in Thor are Loki, Karnilla, Malekith and Thrym, but I’ll keep wishing for an appearance from former boxer Carl “Crusher” Creel. Not only is he a cool villain with cool powers, but he’d make for some cool special effects. Give him a cameo at least? And in the part cast De Niro, who could make up for his role as the Monster in Branagh’s Frankenstein. Surely I’m not the only person who’d like to see Bobby D shave his head and swing a wrecking ball around. Originally posted on:SpoutBlog http://www.spout.com/blogs/jimbell/archive/2008/4/12/27238.aspx Post By: JimBell
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Body: 2 Days in Paris (2007)—Could Judy Delpy (writer and director) learn anything from an old dead white guy, William Shakespeare? Lets compare the opening of 2 Days in Paris with one of William Shakespeare’s lesser plays (it was not even printed in his life time), a love story and comedy called As You Like It. The first day in Paris opens with Jack and Marion, a “couple,” catching a cab. The line up is long. Jack tells a huge group of fellow Americans how to get to the Louvre, so they leave the line, but he has misdirected them so that he can get to the front of the cab line. Marion finds this endearing. Arriving at the house, Jack, a New York interior designer, meets Marion’s flamboyant French mother, and he sort of helps Marion lug her suitcase up stairs. He criticizes her old bedroom and freaks out about mold in the bathroom—this designer is a hypochondriac. Marion looks bedraggled and explains how weird she was as a kid growing up in Paris. Are you interested? Ready for more? As You Like It opens with Orlando complaining bitterly that since his father died, his older brother has kept everything for himself, not even allowing Orlando to be educated, but instead using him as a beast of burden in the orchard. Orlando has had enough, argues with his older brother, fights, and extracts a promise that he will get part of his inheritance and his freedom. But the older brother vows to keep the money and take revenge on the young upstart. The perfect opportunity springs to mind when Charles, a wrestler who leaves opponents broken, laments to the older brother that Orlando has signed up to wrestle him. The older brother says break him. The second scene sees the beautiful and vivacious Celia (the usurping Duke’s daughter) and her best friend, Rosalind (the daughter of the rightful Duke who has been deposed) engaged in hilarious conversation. To cheer Rosalind up, Celia initiates a “sport” of witticisms. Before this repartee dies down, in walks Touchstone the Fool with a great joke or riddle to add to the fun. When Rosalind and Celia watch the wrestling, Orlando unexpectedly wins, and Rosalind is quite taken with him and vice versa. Instant chemistry. But scene three opens with the Duke banishing Rosalind. She is distraught until Celia comes up with a plan to run away with her to the Forest of Arden where the exiles are living. Are you interested? Ready for more? More happens--with more interesting peope--in the first three scenes (not Acts!) of As You Like It than in the entire movie 2 Days in Paris.
]]>Sat, 12 Apr 2008 08:16:40 GMTJimBellJimBell Blog4/12/2008 4:16:40 AM2 Days in Paris (2007)&mdash;Could Judy Delpy (writer and director) learn anything from an old dead white guy, William Shakespeare? Lets compare the opening of 2 Days in Paris with one of William Shakespeare&rsquo;s lesser plays (it was not even printed in his life time), a love story and comedy called As You Like It. The first day in Paris opens with Jack and Marion, a &ldquo;couple,&rdquo; catching a cab. The line up is long. Jack tells a huge group of fellow Americans how to get to the Louvre, so they leave the line, but he has misdirected them so that he can get to the front of the cab line. Marion finds this endearing. Arriving at the house, Jack, a New York interior designer, meets Marion&rsquo;s flamboyant French mother, and he sort of helps Marion lug her suitcase up stairs. He criticizes her old bedroom and freaks out about mold in the bathroom&mdash;this designer is a hypochondriac. Marion looks bedraggled and explains how weird she was as a kid growing up in Paris. Are you interested? Ready for more? As You Like It opens with Orlando complaining bitterly that since his father died, his older brother has kept everything for himself, not even allowing Orlando to be educated, but instead using him as a beast of burden in the orchard. Orlando has had enough, argues with his older brother, fights, and extracts a promise that he will get part of his inheritance and his freedom. But the older brother vows to keep the money and take revenge on the young upstart. The perfect opportunity springs to mind when Charles, a wrestler who leaves opponents broken, laments to the older brother that Orlando has signed up to wrestle him. The older brother says break him. The second scene sees the beautiful and vivacious Celia (the usurping Duke&rsquo;s daughter) and her best friend, Rosalind (the daughter of the rightful Duke who has been deposed) engaged in hilarious conversation. To cheer Rosalind up, Celia initiates a &ldquo;sport&rdquo; of witticisms. Before this repartee dies down, in walks Touchstone the Fool with a great joke or riddle to add to the fun. When Rosalind and Celia watch the wrestling, Orlando unexpectedly wins, and Rosalind is quite taken with him and vice versa. Instant chemistry. But scene three opens with the Duke banishing Rosalind. She is distraught until Celia comes up with a plan to run away with her to the Forest of Arden where the exiles are living. Are you interested? Ready for more? More happens--with more interesting peope--in the first three scenes (not Acts!) of As You Like It than in the entire movie 2 Days in Paris. http://www.spout.com/blogs/jimbell/archive/2007/10/29/21256.aspx Post By: JimBell
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Post Date: 10/29/2007 2:54:11 AM
Body: Shakespeare’s throw-away title, As You Like It, and the play’s classification as a comedy, led me to think that the play would be, well, funny. When I read the play before seeing the movie, I realized that the play has a fair amount of dark material—a brother who overthrows and banishes his older brother, and an elder brother who attempt to burn his little brother to death. I also realized that the play jumps around a great deal—back and forth between the court and the forest of Arden, and among many different couples all of whom eventually wed, of course. Although I admire most of Kenneth Branagh’s Shakespeare work, with As You Like It (2006), he decides as director to emphasize the serious side of the play. This does not work because the play is, when all is said and done, a comedy. One actress, Romola Garai (Vanity Fair, Atonement) stands out by playing her character with broad, comedic strokes—an enthused, dizzy blonde. But all others bring out the serious side of their characters. Bryce Dallas Howard, in the lead role of Rosalind, is highly emotive and captivating on screen but manifests the trauma of being thrust out of court and the torment of being smitten by love. I think the emphasis on the heavy side of the play is what causes film critics to complain vaguely that the movie “rarely catches fire” and “lacks enthusiasm.”
]]>Mon, 29 Oct 2007 06:54:11 GMTJimBellJimBell Blog10/29/2007 2:54:11 AMShakespeare&rsquo;s throw-away title, As You Like It, and the play&rsquo;s classification as a comedy, led me to think that the play would be, well, funny. When I read the play before seeing the movie, I realized that the play has a fair amount of dark material&mdash;a brother who overthrows and banishes his older brother, and an elder brother who attempt to burn his little brother to death. I also realized that the play jumps around a great deal&mdash;back and forth between the court and the forest of Arden, and among many different couples all of whom eventually wed, of course. Although I admire most of Kenneth Branagh&rsquo;s Shakespeare work, with As You Like It (2006), he decides as director to emphasize the serious side of the play. This does not work because the play is, when all is said and done, a comedy. One actress, Romola Garai (Vanity Fair, Atonement) stands out by playing her character with broad, comedic strokes&mdash;an enthused, dizzy blonde. But all others bring out the serious side of their characters. Bryce Dallas Howard, in the lead role of Rosalind, is highly emotive and captivating on screen but manifests the trauma of being thrust out of court and the torment of being smitten by love. I think the emphasis on the heavy side of the play is what causes film critics to complain vaguely that the movie &ldquo;rarely catches fire&rdquo; and &ldquo;lacks enthusiasm.&rdquo; http://www.spout.com/members/0/tags/japan/MemberTagFilms.aspxjapan
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