Displaying the top 100 results that match your query. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/rssapi.jsp?browse=true&Ne=6664&N=4+6632+4294946081 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1736207 Richard, Duke of Gloucester through a set of murderous machinations, steals the crown from his brother Edward. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1733245 John Waynes most popular film of the 60s is a broad, boisterous comedy-western loosely based on William Shakespeares The Taming of the Shrew. Wayne, in his two-fisted best, stars as a George Washington McLintock, a middle-aged cattle baron who has his hands full with his estranged wife, played by Maureen OHara. Verbal fireworks explode, slapstick pratfalls bloom, and the Wayne-OHara reconciliation culminates with the biggest mud-hole brawl this side of the Mississippi. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1670214 Part 2 includes some of the greatest moments in Shakespeare: the deathbed scene of the old King, when Hal contemplates the crown; and Hals devastating rejection of Falstaff himself. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1654253 Eleventh century Scottish nobleman Macbeth is led by an evil prophecy and his ruthless yet desirable wife to the treasonous act that makes him king. But he does not enjoy his newfound, dearly-won kingship. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1670741 Shakespeare High is [a] ... documentary that follows a diverse group of California high school students as they prepare for and compete in the 90th Drama Teachers Association of Southern California Shakespeare Festival. Through their passion and working together toward a common goal that reflects and transcends their ethnic and socioeconomic divides, the dedicated teens manage to overcome their own personal hurdles and history. The film focuses primarily on under-privileged teens and highlights the life-changing effects drama programs such [as] this can have on young people. The film follows a compelling group of teens with moving and dramatic personal stories. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1656873 Prince Hal, son of King Henry IV, seems to be squandering his life away with the fat knight Sir John Falstaff and the whores, boozers and petty rogues of Eastcheap. But beside these scenes of glorious misrule gathers a nationwide rebellion led by the Duke of Northumberland and his charismatic son, Hotspur. The first installment of Shakespeares gripping account of the rise of Hal from idle barfly to monarch-in-waiting. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1208622 Derek Jacobi and Kenneth Branagh star in this absorbing documentary, which follows the Renaissance Theatre Companys production of Hamlet from first read-throughs to opening night. Narrated by Patrick Stewart. Chronicles Derek Jacobis directorial dispute and Kenneth Branaghs first professional appearance as the Danish prince. Bonus disc with hours of never-before-seen footage. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1203017 Adaptation of the stage production which relocates the action to a nameless 20th-century underground facility, offering a parable of the quest for power in the modern world. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1200038 Performing Shakespeares legendary monologues and sonnets, one of the most accomplished actors of all time presents his acclaimed one-man tour de force in this unforgettable live broadcast. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1473270 Cameron is the new kid in school who becomes smitten with the beautiful Bianca. But Biancas overprotective and domineering father forbids Bianca to date unless her older sister Kat, an surly and hostile senior, does. In a bid to get Kat a boyfriend, Cameron sets up a plan to have the school stud, Joey Donnar, bribe Patrick Verona, an outcast senior with a rumor-filled past, to take Kat out on dates so he can go to the schools homecoming dance with Bianca. However, neither Patrick or Kat expect their relationship to lead to something so much more. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1442109 John Barton guides members of the Royal Shakespeare Company in nine intensive acting workshops, demonstrating how the Company makes Shakespeares classic plays accessible to modern audiences without compromising the texts integrity. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1349164 Proposing to divide his vast kingdom amongst his three daughters, Goneril, Regan, and Cornelia, Lear devises a test for his offspring to convince him of their suitability and compassion for rule. Goneril and Regans true colors emerge, they uncover a vast conspiracy of greed and cruelty within the once loyal dynasty. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1100506 Actor Ian McKellen performs scenes from Shakespeares plays and reads selections from the sonnets, with supporting lecture material on the linguistic and cultural background of Shakespeares work and on dramatic technique. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1314723 When his Tucson, AZ schools theater department is threatened to be cut, failed-actor-turned-high-school-drama-teacher Dana Marschz writes a play that he hopes will solve everything. He decides to write a sequel to Shakespeares Hamlet. Now, the drama department will stage one of the most politically incorrect musical extravaganzas ever seen. Dana and his class will put it all on the line for a night of conflict and controversial. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=813233 A science teacher tries to reunite with his ex-girlfriend, after shes moved to LA to become an actress, only to find that his trip causes a slew of misfortunate accidents with the production shes involved in, and her as well. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=968319 Begins with Shakespeares youthful obscurity in Avon. As he struggles to survive as a playwright, he faces multiple hardships, but defeats all obstacles to achieve unprecedented success in London. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=964067 Follows Mike Rubbo as he tracks down the clues as to the identity of the author of Shakespeares plays. He focuses on the sect that believes in Christopher Marlowe as the best candidate. The chief proponent of the Marlowe theory was Calvin Hoffman. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=726792 Love is blind, fickle and true. Theseus, Duke of Athens, is going to marry Hyppolyta, Queen of the Amazons. Demetrius is engaged to Hermia, but Hermia loves Lysander. Helena loves Demetrius. Oberon and Titania, of the kingdom of fairies have a slight quarrel about whether or not the boy Titania is raising will join Titanias band or Oberons, so Oberon tries to get the boy from her by using some magic. Lysander and Hermina meet in the forest. Helena and Demetrius are there as well. There are actors practicing a play for the upcoming wedding of Theseus and Hippolyta. Due to some misunderstandings by Puck, the whole thing becomes a little bit more confused. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=726775 In this first-ever full-text film of William Shakespeares work, the Prince of Denmark, Hamlet, returns home to find his father murdered and his mother remarrying the murderer. Meanwhile, war is brewing. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=770959 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=932880 Big film studio version of the Shakespearean play. Even though their families are feuding, Romeo and Juliet fall in love and secretly marry. Romeo gets in a fight and kills Tybalt, resulting in his banishment from Verona. When her parents insist that she marry Paris, Juliet and the friar devise a plan that she hopes will make things right. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1508742 An Indian interpretation of the Shakespearean classic Othello. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=657993 Convicted felons at Kentuckys Luther Luckett Correctional Complex rehearse for the Shakespearean production, The Tempest, as part of the Shakespeare Behind Bars Program. The plays underlying theme of forgiveness parallels themes of transformation and redemption in the lives of the prisoners. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=684084 An adaptation of the classic Shakespeare play, chronicling the events around the assassination of Julius Caesar. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=626009 A profile of one phenomenal teacher and his eager students who together touchingly demonstrate the power of education. Esquith turns the Asian-American and Latino children of a violence-stricken Los Angeles neighborhood to the wonders of Shakespeare, Mark Twain and mathematics. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=637282 Using old maps, contemporary drawings, paintings, portraits and other archive materials to examine Shakespeares early years in Stratford throughout his literary career in London. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=703237 Tells the story of Brutus, a loyal leader torn between friendship and love of country. When he begins to suspect that Caesars ambitions may threaten the state of Rome, Brutus joins a conspiracy to murder his dear friend. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=703241 It is mid-July in Verona Italy, and over the course of four, sweltering days, tow young lovers will fall victim to their unavoidable, tragic fates. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=703236 Chapter summaries, analyses, pop quizzes, interactive study of the work. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=703240 Chapter, summaries, analyses, pop quizzes, interactive study of the work. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=703239 Tells the story of Macbeth, a warrior in Scotlands army. When three witches predict that he will be the next king, Macbeths dark tale of his violent rise to kingship begins. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1583709 Adaptations of 12 plays by William Shakespeare, with animation by the leading directors of Russias Christmas Films and voice actors from the Royal Shakespeare Company. Designed to introduce children and young adults to some of Shakespeares most popular works. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=770925 Gives students an introduction to Shakespeares plays. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=502412 Hamlet, a prince of medieval-era Denmark, senses treachery behind his royal fathers death. His mother is all too dangerously entangled in that treachery. This film portrays Shakespeares immortal tale of high adventure and evil deeds. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=774525 The award-winning Standard Deviants School teaches the in-depth insights of Othello as a tragedy. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=770927 Gives students an introduction to Shakespeares plays. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=737068 The capriciousness of lovers is the theme of this romantic and entertaining comedy, given a frolicsome rendition by the Royal Shakespeare Company. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=770880 The award-winning Standard Deviants School gives students an introduction to this classic romance. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=774508 The award-winning Standard Deviants School gives students an introduction to Macbeth. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=774507 The award-winning Standard Deviants School gives students an introduction to Othello. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=774506 Gives students an introduction to Shakespeares plays. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=491129 The three-man troupe known for fast, funny, physical condensations of serious drama wraps up the Bards complete oeuvre in 90 hilarious minutes. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=490614 With his wedding a week away, Claudio cant wait to marry the beautiful young Hero. To distract him, his best friend Don Pedro devises mischief: a romantic trap for the sharp-tongued Beatrice and the man she loves to hate, Benedick. Their amusement is almost spoiled by the jealous scheming of Don John, but love and laughter prevail when the local constable unwittingly exposes the plot--and all the trouble proves to be much ado about nothing (111 min.). http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=481523 Adaptation of Shakespeares Macbeth, set in feudal Japan. Tells the story of a Samurai lord who kills his master and usurps his power in fulfillment of a witchs prophecy. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=527416 An intimate look at William Shakespeare and his world. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=527703 This production sets Shakespeares comedy in turn-of-the-century America, with corresponding sets, costumes, and music. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=491450 The tragic story of young love thwarted by a family feud. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=491451 Shakespeares drama of Mark Antonys obsessive passion for Queen Cleopatra, and how it leads to the tragic downfall of both. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=385093 Shakespeares timeless comedy of lovers seductions, fanciful deceits and marital fidelity. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=385096 The tragedy of a self-centered king whose evil ways cause his own destruction. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=385098 Unfounded jealousy in love results in the untimely murder and suicide of two star-crossed lovers. Unfamiliar English accents are absent from this series. Shakespeares own language is preserved ; clarity of both language and story is achieved. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=385100 Feuding noblemen, embroiled in a world of spirits and sorcery, are forced to come to terms with their past when their children meet by chance and fall passionately in love. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=481539 Background and outline of the plot for each play. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=475999 The comic education team presents information about Shakespeare and tragedy. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=481537 Through cutting edge technology and the use of interactive menus of topics and tests, the tragedies of Shakespeare are studied with immediate feedback in the process of learning. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=516010 A pair of young lovers are destroyed by the hatred of their rival families in what is perhaps the greatest tragic love story of all time. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=574909 Shakespeares historical play about the dynastic struggle between Richard II and Henry Bolingboke (later Henry IV). http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=481516 The classic version of Shakespeares Hamlet, the towering tragedy of the Danish prince who feigns madness to trap his fathers murderer. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=379990 Young King Henry of England asserts a hereditary claim to the throne of France, gathering an army and embarking on a course that will lead to one of Englands greatest battlefield triumphs and forever change the face of Europe. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=380019 In 1930s Britain, in the wake of a bloody civil war, the younger brother of the new King sets in motion a monstrous scheme to claim the throne for himself. Updated version of Shakespeares tale. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=375718 Presents the story of a victorious Roman general whose rigid code of honor and duty proves to be his downfall. A shocking journey into the depths of the human heart, a place where vengeance and passion reign supreme. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=791096 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=380048 Adaptation of Shakespeares patriotic historical drama that celebrates the English nation and the greatness of its King. Includes medieval battle sequences with a recreation of the Battle of Agincourt. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=669592 Presents William Shakespeares play about a foolish king who divides his realm between two ungrateful daughters. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=383068 When Will Shakespeare needs passionate inspiration to break a bad case of writers block, a secret romance with the beautiful Lady Viola starts the words flowing like never before! http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=512219 When Will Shakespeare needs passionate inspiration to break a bad case of writers block, a secret romance with the beautiful Lady Viola starts the words flowing like never before! http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=385097 Film of a stage production of Shakespeares play in which tragedy occurs when an old king decides to divide his kingdom between his daughters.