GhostOfClayton Posted January 25, 2012 Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 We don't mention Bill's work much within these forums, despite the significant Roman influences. Let's correct that right here and now. To ease us into this brave new dawn of intellectualism, we should discuss what we think to Mr Ralph Fiennes' most recent work, Coriolanus. I'm not sure what to make of it yet, but if I can find anyone else prepared to see it, I shall go along and give it a watch. After all, I enjoyed Forbidden Planet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursus Posted January 25, 2012 Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 http://www.npr.org/2012/01/20/145339541/coriolanus-a-peoples-hero-turns-on-his-own I definitely want to see it when it comes out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DecimusCaesar Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 I'm not sure what to think of this. I haven't seen the film yet, but it seems jarring to have a film based in Ancient Rome being set in modern times with 16th Century English dialogue. I can understand why some Shakespeare plays like Much Ado about Nothing could be set in different time periods, but I never understood the need to set his Historical Plays in other eras. It almost feels as if Ralph Fiennes has no faith in the story, as if setting it in period costume might bore the audience, so he needs to alter it to make it more palatable to 21st century tastes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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