Tag Archives: Shakespeare in Love

Film review | Anonymous – Where there’s a Will: Roland Emmerich’s dubious costume romp debunks the Bard

Like the notions that the US faked the Apollo moon missions or that terrorist planes couldn’t have toppled the World Trade Centre, the belief that William Shakespeare didn’t write the plays ascribed to him is one of those enduring conspiracy … Continue reading

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Top 10 Best Fake Accents in Movies

A natural accent – or at least, a fake natural accent – is essential in any film. Our guest writer Sabrina Dougall tells us her all-time favourite artificial accents in cinema. 1.  Lindsay Lohan (Hallie Parker/Annie James) – The Parent … Continue reading

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How to win an Oscar – some simple rules

You need to a flashplayer enabled browser to view this YouTube video Regardless of how you might take Kate Winslet’s risqué tips on bagging that Academy Award, there are some simple rules to securing an Oscar. Let’s look at the … Continue reading

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Couch Potato Pickings | Elizabeth

On Film4 tonight at 9pm Shakespeare in Love, Elizabeth the Golden Age, The Virgin Queen, The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex, Orlando, Mary Queen of Scots, The Prince and the Pauper, Jubilee, Young Bess; what do they all have … Continue reading

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Shakespeare in Love

Couch Potato Pickings On ITV3 tonight at 8pm Happy New Year. For me, New Year’s Day is the perfect day for being a couch potato since I’ve usually stayed up uncharacteristically late to welcome in the new year. So, this … Continue reading

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