Brows Held High

It will probably be featured as a Call-Back.

Between the Lines: Game of Thrones

That's fascinating and why I've never liked the quippy argument, "Science Fiction looks forward and reflects the present, but Fantasy is about nostalgia and the past," (e.g. Lindsay's coverage of LOTR). Looks like I'll be looking up some Eco.

Oh hai, Clippy. (It's April 1st.)

edited 1st Apr '14 2:26:18 PM by Thryn

Shakespeare Month: Intro.

Seven new episodes? In FOUR WEEKS?!

Damn, I never thought he'd update consistently enough to do a specific "review month." Props to you, Kyle, you're doing a great job.

Huh.

Is Kyle sick? Going on a trip?

Is this a sign of the end of days?

One two week break and suddenly he's got a ton of steam! *cue Popeye music*

edited 22nd Apr '14 6:04:04 PM by Tuckerscreator

Cool! This would explain the reference to writing an entire episode in iambic pentameter.

I watched this in ninth grade and wrote an essay comparing and contrasting it with the 'classic' version. The movie, not the review.

Is it wrong that I kept expecting the 90's Kid to show up?

No.

Ah yes we watched it to, I remember being very confused about it when the direct quotation didn't match the scene they were acting, but I loved Mercutio in both. Yeah I was still a kid in the 90s (like an actual little kid not a teenage kid, I was 8 at the turn of the millennium)

edited 28th Apr '14 12:05:51 PM by phantom1

We watched the Zeffirelli version, and I wasn't too fond of it. I was thinking about seeing this one, and now I'm glad I haven't. I can barely stomach the play by itself, don't make me add Luhrmann to it.

edited 28th Apr '14 1:36:41 PM by Mort08

I prefer the Zeffirelli version.

Baz Luhrmann is too unsubstantial for my taste.

From the moment I saw the wedding scene using an overdramatic choral version of Prince's "When Doves Cry" as its soundtrack, the entire movie crossed the line for me into "why does this exist".

It always feels to me like Baz Luhrman just keeps making the same movie over and over.

Saw this in high school and found it alright when it wasn't obnoxiously cheesy. Leo and Claire make for a cute couple, but it's a shame that Shakespeare is out of their otherwise enormous range.

And the "guns named after swords" is one of those things that sounds clever when you first hear it, but can't believe at all when you see it. It keeps pulling you out of the film's world, constantly reminding you: "Remember? This is based on a pre-industrial play! We're using all the old words!"

edited 28th Apr '14 5:19:37 PM by Tuckerscreator

I'll admit, though, the gun on the shelf with the word "LONGSWORD" under it made me crack up.

It's a damn shame how, looking back, Leo didn't have that great of a grasp on Shakespeare, especially considering how he's generally a pretty great actor. But, then again, I've started to develop this theory that for the majority of the roles he takes, he plays them all almost exactly the same way, with a stony voice for serious scenes and screaming that you cannot ever take seriously. Seriously, his inability to convincingly scream absolutely ruined the otherwise great climax of Shutter Island for me.

Also, J. Edgar. He plays the role well, but his voice sounds like such an affected accent it's silly. Same thing for Gatsby, though that could legitimately work to further the character in that case, considering his background (though I admit, I haven't seen that movie in full...cautiously working my way up to it).

Did you saw Wolf of Wall Street? He screams well there.

Even if he's still a Large Ham.

ARAREARAGAREAAARGRGHH

More yelling than Dan "Yell" Day-Lewis.

edited 28th Apr '14 9:20:18 PM by Tuckerscreator

No major objections to most of his points, but when he says that the feud between the Montagues and Capulets only works outside the law... I was always under the impression that both families were, well, mafia families and that the chief of police (seriously? "Captain Prince"?) had just let everything get out of hand.

Also, I might've mentioned this not too long ago, but we were sorely disappointed by the absence of "A crutch! A crutch! Why call you for a sword?" and the "Crutch"-model grenade launcher.

Much Ado About Nothing

I have the feeling I am going to love this series.

The Romeo and Juliet pick...oh, this is one of my favorite guilty pleasures cause it's so over the top and 'wha?' in places (the swords are hilarious, but the Fed Ex scene I find hysterical The first time I watched this, I was fascinated by Di Caprio giving off that '10th grade school play' vibe. Claire Danes was okay, but dear lord Leo. I actually remember saying "I don't think he gets what he's doing", had no clue why, and no one gave me any suggestions. I didn't make the leap to the idea that maybe he didn't understand what he was saying, because dangit, the director *should* have been able to explain this to them. You had ONE job!

Watched it with my husband and our roommate. Interesting range of responses. My husband was a theater major and had no problem with what he said. He'd always had problems with the movie. However, our roommate was so offended by Kyle's interpretation. Mainly because this is one of his favorite movies EVER yo.

So, Much Ado - one of my favorite plays. We did this one in college. Can't wait to watch this; never seen the Joss Whedon attempt.

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Okay, I need to get this version on my shelf. A version where Don Pedro and Claudio are rightfully interpreted as dicks and less focus on Beatrice and Benedick? A proper explanation of that WTH plot, where lots of alcohol could be blamed? This is relevant to my interests.

edited 1st May '14 4:19:46 AM by zoharan

So, who's for putting Kyle's definition of Buffy Speak on the trope page? (It's almost like he wanted it to go there.)

I didn't see the video, but you can, if you want to. I didn't want it because I'm still not caught up.