Oct 28, 2011 joss whedon s forthcoming adaptation of shakespeares much ado about nothing looks, at first glance, like a pretty grand project. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Acker alone has appeared in angel, dollhouse and cabin in the woods which whedon cowrote, and gregg, of course, appeared in the avengers as fan favorite agent phil coulson a role hell reprise on the s. Roadside attractions we do not have many films on which to judge joss whedon as a filmmaker. Much ado about nothing is about two sets of lovers with all the elements of seriousness contemplation on honor and shame. Much ado about nothing international joss whedon s sexy and contemporary spin on shakespeares classic comedy about the story of sparring lovers beatrice and benedick offering a sensual, dark and occasionally absurd view of the intricate game that is love.
Whedon used his break from a movie to make another movie. Game of thrones, much ado about nothing, and the selfie on the. Much ado about nothing original motion picture soundtrack patrick doyle. Okay, so craig, did we not earlier this month go see the latest fourway, or not fourway, not fourway as in a highway but foray, into bringing shakespeare into the 21st century by seeing joss whedons version of much ado about nothing. Joss whedons much ado about nothing lands a release date. Its rare that the bards works find their way onto the big screen. Listen to joss whedon put shakespeares words to music. Using the original text, adapted by joss whedon, the story of sparring lovers beatrice and benedick offers a dark, sexy, funny and occasionally absurd view of. Joss whedon on his much ado about nothing the new york.
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Much ado about nothing 2016 tvma 1h 35m latin american movies carefree college student vicente ends up in a desperate fight for freedom when a wellconnected friend falsely accuses him of a hitandrun accident. Shakespeares classic comedy is given a contemporary spin in joss whedons film, much ado about nothing. Director joss whedon has fashioned a sparkling modern take on william shakespeares classic comedy out of four. The sexiness moves front and center in joss whedons black and. The selffunded, blackandwhite project was filmed in secret at whedons santa monica home. Unlike ordinary folk, when joss whedon takes a holiday during a break in the production of a small comic book flick about some superheroes, he makes a film. Subscribe in itunes rss feed download play in another tab. Much ado about nothing also marked whedons first foray into music scores. Actors alexis denisof amy acker and writerdirector joss whedon arrive at the screening of. Jun 03, 20 in shakespeares day, nothing was a double entendre, and a sexual one at that. Before you run out to go see joss whedons much ado about nothing, get to know the characters a little bit better by checking out our character breakdown. Jun 21, 20 amy acker describes how joss whedons much ado about nothing came together by tierney sneed, staff writer june 21, 20 by tierney sneed, staff writer june 21, 20, at 4. Joss whedon on the no brainer of modernizing much ado about. Joss whedon teases mysterious new project much ado about nothing.
Jun 15, 20 joss whedon s californiaset much ado, filmed in black and white over 12 days, is a charming and witty triumph philip french sat 15 jun 20 19. This movie was prepared in one month the break joss took from the avengers for holiday and shot in 12 days in joss s house. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Joss whedon teases mysterious new project much ado about.
Lionsgate picks up joss whedons much ado about nothing. Shakespeares classic comedy is given a contemporary spin in joss whedon s film, much ado about nothing. The rumours started as soon as the cameras stopped rolling. The avengers filmmaker joss whedon on his film adaptation of shakespeares play much ado about nothing and how the bard and superheroes are more alike than you might realize. By stephen metcalf, june thomas, and nina shen rastogi the. Much ado about nothing anatomy of a scene w director. Jun 06, 20 much ado about nothing is a delightfully spirited romp.
Much ado about nothing 20 joss whedon home facebook. Nathan fillion, alexis denisof, clark gregg, reed diamond, amy acker, joss whedon. Oct 24, 2011 joss whedon, the avengers director and producer of fantasy television shows like buffy, firefly and dollhouse, has once again thrown audiences for a loop by announcing that he has finished shooting a lowbudget adaptation of shakespeares much ado about nothing that was filmed in 12 days. Much ado about nothing original score by joss whedon on spotify. It has actors from all his best projects including buffy, angel, dollhouse and more. Joss whedon must have been in the mood for some quality relaxation time, once the final day of principal photography on the avengers drew to a close. Slates podcast about hbos hit tv series game of thrones, joss whedons new film much ado about nothing, and the selfie. Joss whedon much ado about nothing mp3 album download. Jun 05, 20 the avengers filmmaker joss whedon on his film adaptation of shakespeares play much ado about nothing and how the bard and superheroes are more alike than you might realize.
Much ado about nothing is a 2012 black and white american romantic comedy film adapted for the screen, produced, and directed by joss whedon, from william shakespeares play of the same name. Find highquality much ado about nothing stock photos and editorial news pictures from getty images. Game of thrones, much ado about nothing, and the selfie on. Joss whedons much ado about nothing isnt much of anything at all image. Shot in just 12 days and using the original text, the story of sparring lovers beatrice. Much ado about nothing soundtrack from 20, composed by joss whedon. Subscribe to the times video newsletter for free and get a. So kudos to the cast of much ado about nothing, joss whedons scrappy, snappy take of one of shakespeares greatest comedies. Perhaps the films greatest accomplishment is the feeling this.
However, this is no science fiction geek fest, its an artfully done, modernized take on the original play. Much ado about nothing stock pictures, royaltyfree photos. Written around the middle of his career, much ado about nothing is one of shakespeares great festive comedies. So when the bard titled his comedy much ado about nothing, the man was joking about sex. Joss whedons adaptation of much ado about nothing perhaps the liveliest and most purely delightful movie i have seen so far this year draws out the essential screwball nature of.
Jun 06, 20 joss whedon directed a beautifullyshot, lovely, heartfelt film. Much ado about nothing appropriately ends with lovers united, evildoers punished, and, in this incarnation, a helluva party. Much ado about nothing ultraviolet digital code a modern retelling of shakespeares classic comedy about two pairs of lovers with different takes on romance and a way with words. With alexis denisof, amy acker, fran kranz, jillian morgese. Joss whedons sexy and contemporary spin on shakespeares classic comedy about the story of sparring lovers beatrice and benedick. The film stars amy acker, alexis denisof, nathan fillion, clark gregg, reed diamond, fran kranz, sean maher, and jillian morgese. Shot in just 12 days and using the original text, the story of sparring lovers beatrice and benedick offers a dark, sexy and occasionally absurd view of the intricate game that is love. Much ado about nothing, directed by joss whedon the.
The result is this lighthearted romp through a classic shakespeare play starring some familiar faces from the joss whedon repertory society. Much ado about nothing original score by joss whedon on. This is an unofficial fanpage for joss whedons new movie, much ado about nothing. The invention of a prior hookup for the coupletoo wise to woo peaceablywho will spend much of the rest of the play engaged in a merry war balancing attraction. Join filmmaker joss whedon the avengers, buffy the vampire slayer and moderator david edelstein as they discuss whedon s take on shakespeares classic comedy much ado about nothing. But in the case of joss whedon s adaptation of shakespeares notably modern prose comedy, the more. Ive already seen branaughs version which i absolutely loved and was swept away by the song. A todo about a surprise much ado from joss whedon the. Instead we watched joss whedon s adaptation of much ado about nothing. Much ado about nothing silver screen queens jellystyle. Instead we watched joss whedons adaptation of much ado about nothing. Much ado over joss whedons much ado about nothing cbs. Dave talks about settling into the shakespearean dialect for the first time since college and the fine stable of actors that joss whedon has pulled together.
Joss whedon, much ado about nothing features screen. The link was to a website that just had a little information such as that this is a film named much ado about nothing that written and directed by joss whedon and is based on a play. Jun 07, 20 joss whedons adaptation of much ado about nothing perhaps the liveliest and most purely delightful movie i have seen so far this year draws out the essential screwball nature of. Joss whedon s much ado about nothing isnt much of anything at all image. With little exception, the players assembled heremost of them veterans of the whedonversepull off that difficult balancing act with gusto. A film by joss whedon isnt groundbreaking, but fans of either personality on display will definitely find something worth holding onto. He adapted a screenplay based on shakespeares play. Buy joss whedons much ado about nothing microsoft store enau. A look at different video clips for shakespeares much ado about nothing. Then, the gabfest crew discusses director joss whedons new loose, naturalistic, santa monicabased film adaptation of shakespeares much. Jun 12, 20 slates podcast about hbos hit tv series game of thrones, joss whedons new film much ado about nothing, and the selfie.
Director joss whedon has fashioned a sparkling modern take on william shakespeares classic comedy out of. Joss whedon does a great rendition of the shakespeare classic much ado about nothing. You can also find us on itunes or spotify or throw the youtube video on in the. Joss whedons much ado about nothing is a pet project. Much ado about nothing is a delightfully spirited romp. Joss s adaptation is a lowbudget modern take on one of shakespeares most loved comedies. Published 20 june 20 hosted by katie molloy and melissa savage. Josh whedon had just wrapped a modern day adaptation of much ado about nothing. Released by bellwether records in 20 containing music from much ado about nothing 20.
The avengers writerdirectors film adaptation of the comedic shakespeare classic much ado about nothing has been slated for a june 7, 20 joint theatrical release by lionsgate and roadside attractions, according to a press release thursday. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Famously, the play pits one of shakespeares best written female characters, beatrice, against benedict in a full out war of wit and disdain for all things love related. Joss whedons californiaset much ado, filmed in black and white over 12 days, is a charming and witty triumph philip french sat 15 jun 20. In fact the woman is beatrice, the man is benedick, and this wordless prelude provides interpolated backstory for joss whedons adaptation of much ado about nothing. Watch much ado about nothing online 2012 movie yidio. Since then, whedon has kept busy with projects in a variety of different mediums. This is ashleys favorite shakespeare play due largely to the spirited banter of beatrice and benedick. For whedonites its a journey behind the scenes of a quiet classic, for shakespearians here is yet another way in which the immortals work remains so. Joss whedons much ado about nothing is a pet project come. Sep 05, 2012 joss whedon s name has been flung around the movie stratosphere with thorworthy momentum since his superhero blockbuster the avengers staked a claim on the box office this summer. Joss whedons much ado about nothing feels easy, tossed off as it was, in a sense, in a 12day shoot in the directors house.
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Jun 05, 20 much ado about nothing appropriately ends with lovers united, evildoers punished, and, in this incarnation, a helluva party. Given a contemporary spin and shot in just 12 days using the original text, the story of sparring lovers beatrice and benedick offers a dark, sexy, and. Jun 21, 20 joss whedon s much ado about nothing feels easy, tossed off as it was, in a sense, in a 12day shoot in the directors house. The title itself could serve as a rebuke to the hollywood blockbuster. Much ado about nothing, directed by joss whedon the new. Joss whedon on the no brainer of modernizing much ado. But in the case of joss whedons adaptation of shakespeares notably modern prose comedy, the more. Moderated by chris hewitt at the apple store, regent street in london. A film by joss whedon whedon, joss, shakespeare, william on. Much ado about nothing original score, an album by joss whedon on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Microbudget film is back with joss whedons much ado. Jun 07, 20 in this anatomy of a scene, the director joss whedon narrates a scene from his film version of shakespeares much ado about nothing. Director of the avengers joss whedon, amy acker and alexis denisof talk about their new shakespeare adaptation much ado about nothing.
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