July 30, 2007

As He Likes It: Branagh Sets Play In 19th C. Japan

Kenneth Branagh's adaptation of As You Like It, starring Romala Garai, Kevin Kline, Alfred Molina, and Bryce Dallas Howard, will premiere on August 21st on Movie Central and August 23rd on The Movie Network. Branagh sets his adaptation in 19th century Japan. More info here.

2 comments:

  1. Anonymous7:16 PM

    I saw a pre-screening of this at the Shakespeare Association of America. It was weird and kinda racist, though I can't put my finger on what was offensive exactly.

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  2. Thanks for the heads up!

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