Shakespeare retold was a series of four madefortelevision films that the bbc aired in 2005 i cant believe its been that long. Mar 12, 2011 shakespeare retold was a series of four madefortelevision films that the bbc aired in 2005 i cant believe its been that long. The taming of shrew add to watchlist this 1983 film directed by john allison, presents english elizabethan era playwright william shakespeares timeless classic comedy about the battle of the sexes in a well crafted movie starring karen austin as lady katherine and franklin seales as petruchio, her suitor and future husband he hopes in an. Jan 29, 2007 of all the offerings in the shakespeare retold series, the taming of the shrew is, in my view, the best. Told about kate, petruchio insists on meeting her, despite being told shes agressive, ugly and rude. The series was made up of brilliantly realized modern takes on shakespeares plays shrew, macbeth, a midsummer nights dream, and much ado about nothing. Looking for a way to make the taming of the shrew accessible and relevant for teens. The film was directed by franco zeffirelli and stars elizabeth taylor and richard burton as shakespeare s kate and petruchio.
Mary pickford and douglas fairbanks in 1929 and elizabeth taylor and richard burton in 1967. And i realized, to my everlasting horror, that i hadnt watched this movie in years an absolute travesty. For example, in macbeth, joe james mcavoy, the ambitious sous chef, kills his restaurants owner to inherit the kitchens three michelin stars. Do you enjoy shakespeare but dont really have the time to sit down and deconstruct one of his plays. Of all the offerings in the shakespeare retold series, the taming of the shrew is, in my view, the best. The taming of the shrew 2005 hilarious production in bbcs tv series, shakespeare retold by patrick ivers, film critic 2005 for. The official website for the bbc drama shakespeare the taming of the shrew, starring shirley henderson, rufus sewell, jaime murray, stephen tompkinson, twiggy lawson and david mitchell. Summary read a plot overview of the entire play or a scene by scene summary and analysis. Tranio character analysis in the taming of the shrew. There have been numerous on screen adaptations of shakespeare s the taming of the shrew.
Watch full length episodes, video clips, highlights and more. The film was directed by franco zeffirelli and stars elizabeth taylor and richard burton as shakespeares kate and petruchio. I actually really enjoyed this version of the story. The taming of the shrew 1967 directed by franco zeffirelli. I have just been to see the taming of the shrew for the first time shakespeare version. Bbc drama shakespeare the taming of the shrew rufus. The taming of the shrew is one of william shakespeares most wellknown and frequently performed comedic plays. Christopher sly, a beggarly tinker, falls asleep drunk, having been thrown out of an alehouse. In the drama miniseries shakespeare retold, several of the bards plays are given contemporary makeovers. Nov 07, 2005 in the drama miniseries shakespeare retold, several of the bards plays are given contemporary makeovers.
A lord takes him into his house and plays a trick involving the pretence that sly is a lord himself, for whose benefit a company of players will act the taming of the shrew. This product is designed as a reading strategy to orientate reluctant students to engage with the big issues and narrative of shakespeares the taming of the shrew before or during tackling the elizabethan language. Margaret atwood and howard jacobson join new series this article is more than 6 years old. There is no grand struggle here for control over the universe, and of course none of what happens struggle or no happens in the language. The taming of the shrew 2005 full movie british tv. The taming of the shrew 2005 stars shirley henderson, rufus sewell, stephen tompkinson, jaime murray, simon chandler, david mitchell, santiago cabrera and twiggy lawson. The film was part of a series called shakespeare in performance, which produced adaptations using relatively.
Franco zeffirellis downanddirty approach to shakespeare is a blast to behold, and his production of the taming of the shrew one of the bards more problematic plays in recent times shines underneath all the grime. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. I n the midst of phyllida lloyds taming of the shrew at shakespeare in the park, gremio judy gold strides onstage to describe the bad manners of petruchio at. Shakespearetold is the umbrella title for a series of four television adaptations of william. Her father, though, will not permit her to marry before her older sister, the waspish and thoroughly unweddable katherina. The taming of the shrew shakespeare retold full movie. Back in 2005, the bbc decided to bring four of shakespeares most popular plays into the present. The taming of the shrew shakespearetold tv is a film directed by david richards with shirley henderson, david mitchell, simon chandler, jaime murray. Shakespeare retold the taming of the shrew elevator scene. Tyler has written a charming and witty adaptation of the taming of the shrew, moving it to baltimore, where many of her novels are set, and dialling down shakespeare. Shakespeare told the taming of the shrew tv episode 2005 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
Unlike the other movies in the series, the taming of the shrew isnt just a setting of the play in a modern setting. The best known cinematic adaptations are sam taylors 1929 the taming of the shrew and franco zeffirellis 1967 the taming of the shrew, both of which starred the most famous celebrity couples of their era. The series was made up of brilliantly realized modern takes on shakespeare s plays shrew, macbeth, a midsummer nights dream, and much ado about nothing. The taming of the shrew is one of the earliest comedies written by sixteenth and seventeenth century english bard, william shakespeare. The fact that the play still resonates and can raise a smile suggests that things havent changed much in the past four hundred years visavis malefemale relationships. There have been numerous on screen adaptations of shakespeares the taming of the shrew. I see a woman may be made a fool, if she had not a spirit to resist. Shakespearetold the taming of the shrew tv episode 2005 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Apr 26, 2005 rufus sewell the taming of the shrew sees the actor, famous for his smouldering good looks, don a daring combination of fishnets, miniskirt and kinky boots.
As with macbeth, the parallels to the original are subtly but perfectly handled, with full quotations, and clever twists that ensure that the original is never far from the viewers minds, but the story succeeds on its own as well. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. Rent, buy, and watch movies and tv shows with vudu. Shakespeare retold 2007 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. The taming of the shrew is one of william shakespeare s most wellknown and frequently performed comedic plays.
The winters tale retold and howard jacobsons shylock is my name, an interpretation of the merchant of venice. Some scholars believe it may have been his first work written for the stage as well as his first comedy shakespearean 310. The earliest record of it being performed on stage is in 1593. This 1983 film directed by john allison, presents english elizabethan era playwright william shakespeares timeless classic comedy about the battle of the sexes in a well crafted movie starring karen austin as lady katherine and franklin seales as petruchio, her suitor and future husband he hopes in an arranged marriage. Watch shakespeare retold online full episodes of season. Sparknotes is here for you weve got everything you need to ace or teach. Watch shakespeare retold online full episodes of season 1. Pbs do you enjoy shakespeare but dont really have the time to sit down and deconstruct one of his plays. Lets take a peek at the more traditional interpretations currently. The taming of the shrew shakespeare retold full movie playful and cunning, these shakespeare adaptations breathe new life into four the taming of the shrew retelling is one of my favorite moviesthe kind that. Im a real shakespeare fan but ive never wanted to see ttots because of what id heard about it. Mild, demure bianca has suitors falling at her feet. The taming of the shrew 1967 franco zeffirelli film. Video of the taming of the shrew 2005 full movie for fans of british tv.
Aug 02, 2017 classic shakespeare performed outdoors in a casual park setting with full backdrops makes for a pleasant way to experience the bard in the way that many of his plays were performed in his day. Classic shakespeare performed outdoors in a casual park setting with full backdrops makes for a pleasant way to experience the bard in the way that many of his plays were performed in his day. The taming of the shrew critics consensus it may not be reverent enough for purists, but this taming of the shrew is too funny and fun for the rest of us to resist. Shakespeare told is the umbrella title for a series of four television adaptations of william shakespeare s plays broadcast on bbc one during november 2005.
He sets down his wild at heart elephant rifle and tries to pick up a supermodel in this modern take on shakespeare s comedy the taming of the shrew. Timeless tales with a modern twist in shakespearetold. It dates back to 15901592, and would have been performed soon after it was written. The taming of the shrew retelling is one of my favorite moviesthe kind that you watch over and over and often want to quote from, except no one will know what youre talking about. The the taming of the shrew quotes below are all either spoken by tranio or refer to tranio. An eccentric but penniless man rufus sewell woos a temperamental, lonely politician shirley henderson. Apr 26, 2005 the official website for the bbc drama shakespeare the taming of the shrew, starring shirley henderson, rufus sewell, jaime murray, stephen tompkinson, twiggy lawson and david mitchell. This free synopsis covers all the crucial plot points of the taming of the shrew. This is not a very good shakespeare in my estimation, though everyone looks for different things, probably valuing others. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. This product is designed as a reading strategy to orientate reluctant students to engage with the big issues and narrative of shakespeare s the taming of the shrew before or during tackling the elizabethan language. The taming of the shrew bbc studios digital theatre. She is told that her abrasive personality is bad pr and that it might be good for her image to get married.
Well, youre in luck, since the beginning of motion pictures, his work has been adapted into film and tv productions like these youthful and offbeat movie adaptations. The taming of the shrew is not, as some believe, a celebration of male supremacy but more probably a provocative satire on sexual politics in the late 16th century. Rufus sewell the taming of the shrew sees the actor, famous for his smouldering good looks, don a daring combination of fishnets, miniskirt and kinky boots. For each quote, you can also see the other characters and themes related to it each theme is indicated by its own dot and icon, like this one. The taming of the shrew retelling is one of my favorite moviesthe kind that you watch over and over and often want to quote from, except no one will know what.
Shakespearetold the taming of the shrew tv episode 2005 on imdb. The taming of the shrew retold with activities and illustrations. Watch online or on your favorite connected device with the vudu app. Bbcs shakespearetold taming of the shrew is a 2005 adaptation of william shakespeare s play of the same name. This shakespeare retold version is set in modernday england, in the political realm. Alliances form and falter, vows are proclaimed and laws flouted as the suitor sets out to tame the shrew in shakespeares searing.
The taming of the shrew, and winterson picked the winters tale. The taming of the shrew is a comic play written by william shakespeare around 1590 and first published in 1898. The taming of the shrew retelling is one of my favorite movies the kind that you watch over and over and often want to quote from, except no one will know what youre talking about. He sets down his wild at heart elephant rifle and tries to pick up a supermodel in this modern take on. Shakespearetold the taming of the shrew tv episode. Shakespeare retold watch full episodes and clips search. In a similar manner to the 2003 production of the canterbury tales, each play is adapted by a different writer, and relocated to the present day. A short summary of william shakespeare s the taming of the shrew. All the taming of the shrew movie posters,high res movie posters image for the taming of the shrew. The taming of the shrew an uproariously funny modern adaptation. The stories retold, much ado about nothing, macbeth, the taming of the shrew, and a midsummer nights dream so loosely keep their shakespearian frameworks that unassuming viewers may miss the link.
Shirley henderson and rufus sewell star in this modern shakespeare re told version of the epic william shakespeare play. Nick malinowski, shirley henderson, and james mcavoy star. Adapted by sally wainwright, the film explores the life of katherine minola shirley henderson, who is a politician running for leadership of the opposition, who one day aspires to be prime minister. A short summary of william shakespeares the taming of the shrew. Jun, 2016 i n the midst of phyllida lloyds taming of the shrew at shakespeare in the park, gremio judy gold strides onstage to describe the bad manners of petruchio at his wedding. Shakespearetold the taming of the shrew tv episode 2005. The taming of the shrew 2005 hilarious production in bbcs tv series, shakespeare retold by. Nov 21, 2005 this is not a very good shakespeare in my estimation, though everyone looks for different things, probably valuing others.
Aug 04, 2006 the taming of the shrew and a midsummer nights dream are fanciful and captivating in their own ways. The taming of the shrew shakespeare retold full movie, playful and cunning, these shakespeare adaptations breathe new life into four the taming of the shrew retelling is one of my favorite moviesthe kind that. The revised stories include much ado about nothing, macbeth, taming of the shrew, and a midsummers night dream. Plus, watch over 4,500 free movies on vudu movies on us. Peevish mp katherine minola is under pressure to marry, but will petruchio be a good fit. William shakespeare utilizes the literal meaning of backstabbing in hamlet. The next evening i watched ttots on shakespeare retold.