William Shakespeare
Publisher
Flatiron Books
Language
English
Description
A collection of reimaginings of Shakespeare's plays and poetry by young adult authors.
These fifteen reimaginings of Shakespeare's classic works include a midsummer's dance in a gym. A cast party amongst the star. An ode to a fallen rap legend. The authors put a modern spin on the works, for contemporary audiences. -- adapted from jacket
143) "O"
Series
Publisher
Echo Bridge Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2014?]
Language
English
Description
A modern re-telling of a Shakespeare's "Othello" set in an elite high school. Jealous of his father's love for star basketball player Odin "O" James, Hugo plots a diabolical scheme that sets off a disturbing chain of events.
Publisher
Distributed by Lions Gate Entertainment
Pub. Date
©2006
Language
English
Description
All-star 1970 version of Shakespeare's classic tale of Julius Caesar's assassination at the hands of the Roman senate. The powerful, heroic and flawed emperor Caesar is warned to "Beware the Ides of March," and with these words the legendary betrayal by the Roman senate begins. Those closest to him, including Brutus, Cassius and even his confidant Marc Antony, plot Caesar's downfall and eventual assassination.
145) Julius Caesar
Publisher
Image Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2001], c1984
Language
English
Description
A studio performance of one of Handel's best known operas by the English National Opera. The Opera, a tale of love and power based on Shakespeare's play, was first performed in 1724 at the Haymarket Theatre in London using castrati singers in the heroes roles. This lavish production follows modern practice in using women in these parts, and in particular, Dame Janet Baker creates the virtuoso role of Julius Caesar.
148) Titus
Publisher
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
©2006
Language
English
Description
Titus Andronicus returns to Rome after defeating the Goths, bringing with him Queen Tamora, whose eldest son he has sacrificed. The late emperor's son Saturninus is supposed to marry Titus's daughter Lavinia, however, when his brother Bassianus runs away with her instead, Saturninus marries Tamora. Saturninus and Tamora then plot revenge against Titus. Beginning with the rape and mutilation of Lavinia, bloodshed and brutality run rampant, culminating...
149) Gnomeo & Juliet
Publisher
Touchstone Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
Description
Caught up in a feud between neighbors, Gnomeo and Juliet must overcome as many obstacles as their namesakes. But with flamboyant pink flamingoes and epic lawnmower races, can this young couple find lasting happiness?
150) Romeo and Juliet
Series
Criterion collection volume 1171
Publisher
The Criterion Collection
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Considered one of the great Shakespeare adaptations, it was the first to cast actual teenagers in the lead roles. Young lovers have an affair which threatens to inflame the tensions between their feuding families during the Renaissance.
151) Romeo and Juliet
Publisher
A & E Home Video
Pub. Date
[2005], �1976.
Language
English
Description
In the gentle streets of fair Verona, a clash of servants between the warring Montagues and Capulets sets the wheels of fate in motion. At a masked ball, the lovelorn Romeo spies the beautiful Juliet and the two soon fall madly in love, only to feel despair once their true identities are revealed. Matters worsen when Romeo slays Tybalt, a nephew of the Capulets, and is banished from the city. Only the intervention of a loyal friar and nurse can right...
152) Shakespeare retold
Publisher
Distributed in the USA and Canada by Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
c2007
Language
English
Description
Macbeth is the chef in a 3-star restaurant; Beatrice and Benedict are rival co-anchors; Titania and Bottom carouse in a tawdry theme resort; and Petruchio sets out to tame the conservative Kate in a politically incorrect marriage of convenience.