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Shakespeare on the Big Screen: Finding Shakespeare in Film Part II
How is it possible that material written so perfectly for the stage – can also work on the big screen?
Reading into Alfred Hitchcock: 8 (More) Films Inspired By His Bookshelf
Hitchcock’s filmography offers a glimpse at a carefully curated bookshelf containing some of the most innovative and subversive literary fiction of his time.
Alma Matters: Helen Mirren on Alfred Hitchcock’s Best Gal
Sacha Gervasi’s ‘Hitchcock’ — the telling of the story of Hitch, his wife, and the making of the classic ‘Psycho’ — will be in theaters. While we wait, W&F catches up with the screenwriter and cast.
Dial L for Literature: The History of Hitchcock in 9 Book-Based Movies
Throughout his storied career, Alfred Hitchcock often found inspiration on the page — and we’re celebrating by looking back at Hitchcock’s literatarily steeped past.
Grey Swan: Did Mila Kunis Just Snag the Starring Role in ‘Fifty Shades’?
It’s more than just ‘Fifty Shades’ in our around-the-web roundup today: Also, a fitting Wes Anderson tribute, Gina Gershon’s turn as author, and Mirren may steal the show in ‘Hitchcock.’
Sacha Gervasi’s ‘Hitchcock’ — A Love Story?
Anthony Hopkins and Helen Mirren, as well as a flock of Hollywood big timers, star in ‘Hitchcock,’ Sacha Gervasi’s new film based on Stephen Rebello’s 1990 book, Alfred Hitchcock and the Making of Psycho.
Julie Taymor Developing Thomas Mann’s Transposed Heads
Taymor is back in the news, not for any ties to her departure from ‘Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark,’ but for two movies she has in development.
Ralph Macchio Is Not a Screenwriter; He Just Plays One in Gervasi’s ‘Hitchcock’
Ralph Macchio is the latest in a long list of actors to sign on for Sacha Gervasi’s biopic about Alfred Hitchcock.
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In Conversation with Ian McEwan: On Adapting His Novels to Film
The author of On Chesil Beach and Atonement brings his thoughts on adaptations to a personal level. Watch it here.
Counting the Blessings of Nancy Mitford
Is it time to take another stab at moving Mitford’s movie-ready scenes to the big screen? Who would your dream cast be?
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