In honor of the Bard's birthday, the best screen adaptations of William Shakespeare, the most successful playwright of all time.
I prefer those with the original language, but some "inspired by" takes I just can't resist.
No, there's no Olivier on here -- I prefer my Shakespeare naturalistic, not stagey.
Sexy, playful, sweeping, hilarious. Michael Keaton is a bonus, Keanu is a minus.
Shakespeare is a perfect fit for feudal Japan, and Kurosawa hits every note.
By Joss Whedon? Staged in his house at an L.A. cocktail party? But it works.
The tempestuous pairing of Burton and Taylor, who were actually married at the time, make this so much fun to watch.