
For a long time, I would have said Hamlet was my favorite Shakespearean play. It’s got some of the best lines, it has a powerhouse performance at its center, and it has one gnarly finale. But somewhere along the line, I’ve come to love Macbeth more. It has some great lines as well, but I find the storyline more nuanced and satisfying.
I’ve seen (and reviewed) multiple cinematic adaptations and I recently got to watch a Blu-ray of Orson Welles’ take on the Scottish Play. He filmed it on a shoestring budget and it more or less bombed at the box office and is generally considered one of his lesser efforts. I thought it was better than its reputation, but still not my favorite adaptation of the play.
You can read my full review here.
Dear Mat, no music for the last week – is this intended?Also, how do you have time for the day job? Sincerely, Rob
Music is on the new site. for info on how to get in read this:
https://themidnightcafe.org/2024/08/05/the-new-site/