Macbeth (1948)

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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.

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  1. Dear Mat, no music for the last week – is this intended?Also, how do you have time for the day job? Sincerely, Rob

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