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Discovering Hamlet (part 4 of 5)

A behind-the-scenes documentary of Derek Jacobi directing Kenneth Branagh in a production of the play. Interviews and rehearsal footage. 1990 Documentary in its entirety, in five parts. A Word from Kenneth Branagh (excerpt from a teacher’s guide at PBS): Marvin Gaye and Diana Ross introduced me properly to Shakespeare, strange but true. It was during an early English Literature class. Our reluctant group of novice Shakespeareans were all prepared for a turgid beginning to our high school literature studies. As a mixture of nervous dread and dull groans spread around the room, Mr. Grue, our teacher, brought out an ancient record player, which he placed on his desk. There was a little excitement. Perhaps he was going to play us a recording of Romeo and Juliet and at least save us the toe-curling embarrassment of reading this incomprehensible stuff aloud. “Listen to this,” he announced in a voice that commanded attention. Imagine our surprise when out of this Edisonian contraption came the familiar strains of the chart hit “You Are Everything.” Strains is the right word, as the number began with a low orgasmic growling the rang from the seriously Mr. Gaye and a soaringly moist response from Miss Ross’s much affected soprano. Mr. Grue stopped the record and faced the bemused class. Where did Shakespeare come in? “Now what was that all about?” Perplexed faces all around. “Sex, you twerps!” Suppressed giggles all round. Yes, it was. “Now open Romeo and Juliet and let’s find out …
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Part one of three in this Wishing Well Series. Up and coming director Daryl has a vision of his new action movie called “unhinged”. However an unfortunate event causes him to go blind. Still, Daryl continues to pursue his dream of directing and acting in an action movie.
Video Rating: 5 / 5

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