How does the Rocky Montage work? In this video we look back to the earliest theorists of montage to see how editing teaches Rocky to eat lightning and crap thunder.
How does the Rocky Montage work? In this video we look back to the earliest theorists of montage to see how editing teaches Rocky to eat lightning and crap thunder.
7x5 Gods, the Übermensch, and the Unrelatable Nature of Superman Episode overview
Air date
Apr 01, 2016
Why is Superman considered “unrelatable” by so many? This look into his history and philosophy ponders why.
Why is Superman considered “unrelatable” by so many? This look into his history and philosophy ponders why.
7x6 William Shakespeare: 400 Years of Bardolatry Episode overview
Air date
Apr 23, 2016
Shakespeare has been placed on a pedestal for centuries. Here’s how he got up there.
Shakespeare has been placed on a pedestal for centuries. Here’s how he got up there.
7x7 William Shakespeare’s Star Wars and the Power of Iambic Pentameter Episode overview
Air date
May 31, 2016
Ian Doescher’s parody series is a fun read, but just how does it mimic Shakespeare’s style so well? Here are just a few of the Bard’s techniques.
Ian Doescher’s parody series is a fun read, but just how does it mimic Shakespeare’s style so well? Here are just a few of the Bard’s techniques.
7x8 The Journey to Melonia, Because People Wanted Me to Talk About It - Summer of Shakespeare The Second Episode overview
Air date
Jun 29, 2016
After putting out a public poll on Shakespearean films to review, this one got top billing. I’m as surprised as you are.
After putting out a public poll on Shakespearean films to review, this one got top billing. I’m as surprised as you are.
7x9 Jean-Luc Godard’s King Lear: A Movie About No Thing – Summer of Shakespeare Fan Pick 2 Episode overview
Air date
Jul 19, 2016
The infamously enigmatic Godard was once foolishly asked to give his take on William Shakespeare. The results are baffling. The second fan-picked film was produced by people who loved .. show full overview
The infamously enigmatic Godard was once foolishly asked to give his take on William Shakespeare. The results are baffling. The second fan-picked film was produced by people who loved film in the worst way, and directed by a man who hates film in the best way.
7x10 Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead, and Absurd - Summer of Shakespeare Fan Pick 3 Episode overview
Air date
Jul 31, 2016
How a 400 year old play was used to illuminate a mid-20th century philosophy. This was, by far, the least surprising entry in my fan-picked list of Shakespeare films.
How a 400 year old play was used to illuminate a mid-20th century philosophy. This was, by far, the least surprising entry in my fan-picked list of Shakespeare films.
7x11 Ran - The Shakespearean Apocalypse – Summer of Shakespeare Fan Pick 4 Episode overview
Air date
Aug 31, 2016
Akira Kurosawa’s darkest masterpiece, and its relation to one of Shakespeare’s darkest plays.
Akira Kurosawa’s darkest masterpiece, and its relation to one of Shakespeare’s darkest plays.
7x12 Jiří Trnka's A Midsummer Night's Dream – Summer of Shakespeare Fan Pick #5 Episode overview
Air date
Sep 17, 2016
A forgotten animated gem from an underappreciated animation legend. Sorry this one was so late!
A forgotten animated gem from an underappreciated animation legend. Sorry this one was so late!
7x13 Chimes at Midnight - The Creation of an Accidental Tragedy Episode overview
Air date
Sep 26, 2016
Long overdue, but Summer of Shakespeare comes to a close with one of the greatest Shakespeare films ever made.
Long overdue, but Summer of Shakespeare comes to a close with one of the greatest Shakespeare films ever made.
