Roots Tech is nearly over, and they tell me I am related to some awesomely famous people!William Shakespeare, for one. He is my 4th cousin 10 generations back!! Through my father's side of the family. FDR, (Franklin Delano Roosevelt), is my 7th cousin three generations back! Through my MOTHER's side of the family. I read somewhere that... See More »
"Much Ado About Nothing" (1993)@JaggedLittlePill Another film adaptation by Kenneth Branagh, of one of Shakespeare’s great comedies. The intro of this film is one of the coolest, with lots of surprises and clever casting. Again, I first watched this in a theater. 😊 (1)
"Henry V" (1989)In terms of film adaptations of plays by the Bard, I credit Kenneth Branagh with helping to make Shakespeare accessible to many who would not otherwise be interested or aware. These scenes of his St. Crispin Day’s speech still give me chills. When I... See More » (1)