Shakespeare in Love (Original title)
Date: 1998 (Copyright)Country: USADirector: John Madden
Production company billing: ©1998. Miramax Films/Universal Pictures Universal Pictures presents a Bedford Falls production Dolby digital Colour processing: DeLuxe Laboratories Ltd film stock supplied by Kodak MPAA: 36421
Synopsis: Romantic comedy, set in London in 1593, about a well-born young woman so desperate to act that she disguises herself as a man in order to audition for a part in Shakespeare's new play `Romeo and Ethel, the Pirate's Daughter'. The penurious playwright, who is suffering from writer's block, falls in love with her and finds a new lease of creative power.Synopsis: William Shakespeare is suffering from writer's block. Fortunately he meets a young lady, Viola De Lesseps, falls in love, and his creative abilities come to the fore once again. Unfortunately, she is already set to marry Lord Wessex. To add to the confusion, when casting sessions take place for the enlivened bard's latest offering, Viola disguises herself as a young man since women are not allowed to act, succeeding in gaining the part of Romeo in the new play, and thereby causing romantic complications to ensue.Synopsis: Originally to start shootinng circa 1992, under the direction of Kevin Reynolds; Julia Roberts and Daniel Day-Lewis mooted for main roles. Beach featured at the end of the film is Holkham on north Norfolk coast.
Genres: Comedy, Romance, Period drama
Subjects: William Shakespeare (1564-1616), Theatre, Playwrights, Christopher Marlowe (1564-1593), Elizabeth I (1533-1603)
Releases
Date: 1998not specifiedRelease type: unknownFormat: Super-35 - Colour - DeLuxe - Sound - Dolby / Digital StereoRuntime: 122 mins Dialogue (original): English
Date: November 2014Country: United KingdomRelease type: InternetFormat: not specified - Colour - SoundRuntime: 123 mins Dialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: BFIPlayer
Title: Shakespearean Relocations: The Final Scene of John...Author: BLAKELEY, John Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: "...Madden's Shakespeare in Love". Suggests that the final scene of SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE, where Viola is shipwrecked on what seems to be the coast of America, plus allusions to The Tempest, is a signifier of Anglo-American cultural unity.
In: Empire n228 June 2008 Pages: 125-130
Title: The greatest movie studios: part 4: a complete history...Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: "...Miramax". History of Miramax Films and how they transformed independent filmmaking. Includes a top ten and brief critique of the studio's best films.
In: Radio Times 13 Aug 2005 Page: 43
Title: Films.Author: COLLINS, Andrew Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n193 July 2005 Pages: 72-73
Title: The 10 Best Movie EntrancesAuthor: Nathan, IanArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A listing of the ten best entrances in film and the reasons for the choices made.
In: Literature/Film Quarterly v32 n2 2004 Pages: 153-162
Title: Reading (and writing) the ethics of authorship:...Author: DAVIS, Todd F. Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article title ends "...Shakespeare in Love as postmodern metanarrative".
In: Literature/Film Quarterly v30 n3 2002 Pages: 158-165
Title: Shakespearean Authorship in Popular British CinemaAuthor: KINGSLEY-SMITH, Jane E. Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A critical essay on three films presenting Shakespeare as an author figure but questioning his writings as original: The IMMORTAL GENTLEMAN, TIME FLIES, and SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE.
In: Kinema n17 Spring 2002 Pages: 67-74
Title: Limited lives: the problem of the literary biopicAuthor: MURPHY, A. Mary Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On the success and otherwise of literary biopics. Films discussed include: Brian Gilbert's WILDE, Agnieszka Holland's TOTAL ECLIPSE, John Madden's SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE, Alan Rudolph's MRS. PARKER AND THE VICIOUS CIRCLE.
In: Journal of Film and Video v54 n4 Winter 2002 Pages: 3-15
Title: Brush up your Shakespeare: performance anxieties in...Author: NICHOLLS, Mark Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article title ends "...Shakespeare in Love". Suggests that desire in SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE is expressed through the player's longing to perform.
In: Journal of Popular British Cinema n5 2002 Pages: 133-141
Title: From dancing queen to plaster virgin: Elizabeth and the...Author: CHURCH GIBSON, Pamela Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Shekhar Kapur's ELIZABETH (1998) is discussed as a radical departure from the constraints of traditional heritage films. Refers also to The MADNESS OF KING GEORGE (1994), MRS BROWN (1997), SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE (1998).
In: Literature/Film Quarterly v29 n2 2001 Pages: 128-134
Title: Returning to Naples: Seeing the End in Shakespeare Film...Author: YONG, Lin Lan Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: "...Adaptation". Examines the difference between the ending of a Shakespeare play and that of recent film adaptations as Greenaway's PROSPERO'S BOOKS, Madden's SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE, Branagh's HAMLET, and Luhrmann's ROMEO + JULIET.
In: Literature/Film Quarterly v29 n2 2001 Pages: 122-127
Title: Shakespeare in HeteroLoveAuthor: IYENGAR, Sujata Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: An examination of gender ambiguity in SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE.
In: Literature/Film Quarterly v29 n2 2001 Pages: 147-164
Title: Backstage with the Bard: or Building a Better MousetrapAuthor: TIBBETTS, John C. Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Suggests that some Shakespearean films employ Shakespearean theatrical references and allusions as 'mousetrap' device to explore the actions & characters of the story: TO BE OR NOT TO BE (1942), Les ENFANTS DU PARADIS, A DOUBLE LIFE, WALLAH!
In: Empire n130 April 2000 Pages: 138-139
Title: DVD: romanceArticle type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Vanity Fair n461 January 1999 Pages: 92-93
Title: A Fiennes debutAuthor: PERETZ, Evgenia Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Illustrated note on Joseph Fiennes and the film SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE.
In: Heat 13 Feb 1999 Pages: 10-11
Title: Shakespeare: always knew he'd make itArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On the making of SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE
In: Empire n116 February 1999 Page: 20
Title: New filmsAuthor: Nathan, IanArticle type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Heat nPreview 30 Jan 1999 Page: 46
Title: ReviewsAuthor: NAUGHTON, John Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Shakespeare Bulletin v17 n3 Summer 1999 Pages: 40-41
Title: Shakespeare In LoveAuthor: VARNELL, Margaret Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v9 n12 December 1999 Page: 66
Title: Video: retailAuthor: MACNAB, Geoffrey Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: A note of the retail release on video of John Madden's SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE.
In: Film Score Monthly v4 n3 March 1999 Page: 43
Title: Score; reviews of curent releases on CDAuthor: BOND, Jeff Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A review of the new release on CD of Stephen Warbeck's score for SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE (1998).
In: Neon February 1999 Page: 81
Title: New filmsAuthor: MAHER, Kevin Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Film Ireland n69 Feb/Mar 1999 Page: 42
Title: ReviewsAuthor: O'BRIEN, Harvey Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n123 September 1999 Page: 126
Title: Videos to rentAuthor: WESTBROOK, Caroline Article type: Video ReviewLanguage: English
In: Positif n458 April 1999 Pages: 47-48
Title: Shakespeare in love: et je t'appellerai Viola...Author: BERTHOMIEU, Pierre Article type: ReviewLanguage: French
In: Empire n115 January 1999 Page: 40
Title: Reel life: Future filmsAuthor: WESTBROOK, Caroline Article type: PreviewLanguage: English
In: Direct Summer 1999 Pages: 12-15
Title: Madden in love with directing.Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with John Madden in which he talks about his background and influences, his work - especially the making of SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE, and his future plans.
In: Sight and Sound v9 n2 February 1999 Page: 53
Title: ReviewsAuthor: KEMP, Philip Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Premiere n265 April 1999 Page: 40
Title: Shakespeare in loveAuthor: DIASTÈME Article type: ReviewLanguage: French
In: Cinéaste v24 n2/3 March 1999 Pages: 78-80
Title: [Cinéaste - v24 n2/3 March 1999: no known title]Author: ROTHWELL, Kenneth S. Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Review of ELIZABETH and SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE.
In: Entertainment Weekly n466 08 Jan 1999 Pages: 28-35
Title: Soar winnerAuthor: HOCHMAN, David Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On the run up to the Oscars, looking especially at SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE and including an interview with Gwyneth Paltrow
In: Music from the Movies n23 Spring 1999 Page: 22
Title: Film music reviewAuthor: KEECH, Andrew Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Soundtrack review for SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE, scored by Stephen Warbeck.
In: Empire n124 October 1999 Page: 154
Title: DVD to buyArticle type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v9 n3 March 1999 Page: 64
Title: Additions and correctionsArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Additional filmographic data for SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE.
In: American Cinematographer v80 n6 June 1999 Pages: 70-88
Title: Award-worthy imagesAuthor: PROBST, Christopher Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Interviews with and information on the work of the cinematographers for each of the six nominated feature films for Best Cinematography at the 71st Academy Awards, including Richard Greatrex for SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE.
In: Sight and Sound v9 n9 September 1999 Page: 64
Title: Video: rentalAuthor: LEIGH, Danny Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Note of video release.
In: Cine & Media n1 1999 Pages: 10-11
Title: actualité des filmsAuthor: GRISSE, Isabelle Article type: ReviewLanguage: French
In: Sight and Sound v9 n5 May 1999 Page: 64
Title: Additions and correctionsArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: A correction on p64 of March 1999 Sight and Sound giving SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE as Super 35 [1:1.85] should read [2.35:1].
In: Empire n118 April 1999 Page: 39
Title: News in briefArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Tom Stoppard and Marc Norman have denied that their screenplay for SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE was influenced by the 1941 novel "No Bed for Bacon" by Caryl Brahms.
In: Film Comment v35 n3 May/Jun 1999 Pages: 32-35
Title: ShakespeareAuthor: COMBS, Richard Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Analysis of SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE.
In: Film Tutti i Film della Stagione v5 n38 Mar/Apr 1999 Pages: 21-23
Title: RELEASESAuthor: GANDOLFI, Marzia Article type: CreditsLanguage: Italian
In: In Camera October 1998 Pages: 24-25
Title: Shakespeare's writer's blockArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Cinematographer Richard Greatrex is interviewed about the technicalities of shooting John Madden's SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE. Includes camera crew credits.
In: Entertainment Weekly n462 11 Dec 1998 Pages: 43-44
Title: Bard to the boneAuthor: GLEIBERMAN, Owen Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1189 18 Dec 1998 Page: 19
Title: Shakespeare in LoveAuthor: GOODRIDGE, Mike Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
In: Premiere v11 n4 December 1998 Page: 90
Title: Shakespeare in loveAuthor: LEWIN, Alex Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
In: Variety 07 Dec 1998 Page: 53, 57
Title: FILM REVIEWSAuthor: LOEWENSTEIN, Lael Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Entertainment Weekly n446/447 21 Aug 1998 Page: 90
Title: Fall Movie PreviewArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1153 10 Apr 1998 Page: 8
Title: [Screen International - n1153 10 Apr 1998: no known title]Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Halfway through shoot.
In: British Film & TV Facilities Journal n11 Summer 1998 Pages: 9-12
Title: Interview with John MaddenAuthor: SLOMAN, Tony Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with John Madden about his films MRS BROWN and SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE
In: Film Review May 1998 Page: 64
Title: Film faxAuthor: CAMERON-WILSON, James Article type: Prod. DetailsLanguage: English
In: The Hollywood Reporter v352 n6 14 Apr 1998 Page: 36
Title: Films in productionAuthor: FUSON, Brian Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1112 13 Jun 1997 Page: 1
Title: [Screen International - n1112 13 Jun 1997: no known title]Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: on the new crew for the revived project SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE
In: Screen International n864 3 Jul 1992 Page: 22
Title: Hollywood cinefileAuthor: KLADY, Leonard Article type: NoteLanguage: English
In: Screen International n861 12 Jun 1992 Page: 18
Title: Hollywood cinefileAuthor: KLADY, Leonard Article type: NoteLanguage: English
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Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(2)
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Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-1140500
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-1140501
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Date: 1998 (Copyright)Country: USADirector: John Madden
Production company billing: ©1998. Miramax Films/Universal Pictures Universal Pictures presents a Bedford Falls production Dolby digital Colour processing: DeLuxe Laboratories Ltd film stock supplied by Kodak MPAA: 36421
Synopsis: Romantic comedy, set in London in 1593, about a well-born young woman so desperate to act that she disguises herself as a man in order to audition for a part in Shakespeare's new play `Romeo and Ethel, the Pirate's Daughter'. The penurious playwright, who is suffering from writer's block, falls in love with her and finds a new lease of creative power.Synopsis: William Shakespeare is suffering from writer's block. Fortunately he meets a young lady, Viola De Lesseps, falls in love, and his creative abilities come to the fore once again. Unfortunately, she is already set to marry Lord Wessex. To add to the confusion, when casting sessions take place for the enlivened bard's latest offering, Viola disguises herself as a young man since women are not allowed to act, succeeding in gaining the part of Romeo in the new play, and thereby causing romantic complications to ensue.Synopsis: Originally to start shootinng circa 1992, under the direction of Kevin Reynolds; Julia Roberts and Daniel Day-Lewis mooted for main roles. Beach featured at the end of the film is Holkham on north Norfolk coast.
Genres: Comedy, Romance, Period drama
Subjects: William Shakespeare (1564-1616), Theatre, Playwrights, Christopher Marlowe (1564-1593), Elizabeth I (1533-1603)
Releases
Date: 1998not specifiedRelease type: unknownFormat: Super-35 - Colour - DeLuxe - Sound - Dolby / Digital StereoRuntime: 122 mins Dialogue (original): English
Date: November 2014Country: United KingdomRelease type: InternetFormat: not specified - Colour - SoundRuntime: 123 mins Dialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: BFIPlayer
Credits
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Production Company/©: Miramax Films, Universal Pictures, Presented by: Bedford Falls Company, Executive Producer: Bob Weinstein, Executive Producer: Julie Goldstein, Producer: David Parfitt, Producer: Donna Gigliotti, Producer: Harvey Weinstein, Producer: Edward Zwick, Producer: Marc Norman, Line Producer: Mark Cooper, Associate Producer: Linda Bruce, Miramax UK Co-ordinator: Zelda Perkins, Iain York, Unit Manager: Samantha Thomas, Production Co-ordinator: Fiona Weir, Financial Controller: Liz Barron, Location Manager: Rachel Neale, Post-production Co-ordinator: Cleone Clarke, 2nd Unit Director: Arthur Wooster, Assistant Director (1st): Deborah Saban, Assistant Director (2nd): Olivia Lloyd, Assistant Director (2nd 2nd): Tom Gabbutt, Assistant Director (3rd): Toby Hefferman, Script Supervisor: Kim Armitage, Script Supervisor (2nd Unit): Caroline Sax, Casting: Michelle Guish, Casting (US): Billy Hopkins, Casting (US): Suzanne Smith, Kerry Barden, Script Editor: Irena Brignull, Written by: Marc Norman, Tom Stoppard, Consultant (Text): Russell Jackson, Consultant (Verse): Andrew Wade, Director of Photography: Richard Greatrex, Underwater Unit Co-ordinator/Cameraman: Mike Valentine, Camera Operator: Philip Sindall, Camera Operator (2nd Unit): Tim Wooster, Steadicam Operator (2nd Unit): Vince Mcgahon, Focus Puller: Brad Larner, Clapper Loader: Ed Rutherford, Camera Trainee: Kirsty Argyle, Gaffer: Steve Costello, Visual Effects Supervisor: Antony Hunt, Digital Supervisor: Angus Cameron, Domino Artist: Dan Pettipher, Digital Matte Artist: Max Dennison, 2D Digital Artist: Robin Huffer, Digital/Optical Co-ordinator: Andrew Jeffrey, Digital Film Scanning: John Grant, [Visual Effects] Camera Operator: Rick Mietkowski, Special Effects Supervisor: Stuart Brisdon, Special Effects: United Special Effects, Editor: David Gamble, Production Designer: Martin Childs, Supervising Art Director: Mark Raggett, Art Director: Steve Lawrence, Set Decorator: Jill Quertier, Draughtsman: Matt Gray, Keith Pain, Scenic Artist: Steve Sallybanks, Storyboard Artist: Jane Clark, Sculptor: Fred Evans, Property Master: Danny Hunter, Costume Designer: Sandy Powell, Assistant Costume Designer: Deborah Scott, Costume Supervisor: Clare Spragge, Make-up/Hair Design: Lisa Westcott, Make-up Designer (Gwyneth Paltrow): Tina Earnshaw, Hair Designer (Gwyneth Paltrow): Kay Georgiou, Senior Hair/Make-up Artist: Veronica Brebner, Hair/Make-up Artist: Julie Dartnell, Hair/Make-up Artist: Karen Ferguson, Hair/Make-up Artist: Philippa Hall, Hair/Make-up Artist: Deborah Jarvis, Lesley Smith, Titles Design: Shaun Webb Design, Film Opticals: Cine Image, Grader: Michael Stainer, Music: Stephen Warbeck, Soprano Soloist: Catherine Bott, Conductor: Nick Ingman, Orchestra Leader: Gavyn Wright, Orchestrations: Stephen Warbeck, Orchestrations: Nick Ingman, Orchestrations (Additional): James Shearman, Music Supervisor: Maggie Rodford, Music Supervisor: Becky Bentham, Music Supervisor: Air Edel Associates Ltd, Music Editor: Roy Prendergast, Music Recordist/Mixer: Chris Dibble, Music Recorded/Mixed at: CTS Studios (Wembley), Choreography: Quinny Sacks, Production Sound Mixer: Peter Glossop, Sound Recordist (2nd Unit): Clive Copland, Boom Operator: Shaun Mills, Boom Operator (2nd Unit): Keith Batten, Sound Maintenance: Stephen Gilmour, Re-recording Mixer: Robin O'Donoghue, Dominic Lester, Re-recording Mixer (Preview): Ian Tapp, Re-recording Mixed at: Shepperton Sound, Supervising Sound Editor: John Downer, Additional Sound Editor: Colin Chapman, Dialogue Editor: Sarah Morton, ADR Editor: Brigitte Arnold, Foley Artist: Pauline Griffiths, Foley Artist: Paula Boram, Foley Artist: Jenny Lee Wright, Foley Mixer: Ken Somerville, Foley Editor: Howard Eaves, Foley Mixed at: Anvil Post Production Ltd (UK), Fight Arranger: William Hobbs, Stunts: Paul Jennings, Stunts: David Cronnelly, Stunts: Phil Lonergan, Stunts: Séon Rogers, Stunts: Mark Mottram, Stunts: Gabe Cronnelly, Stunts: Mark Southworth, Stunts: Paul Herbert, Stand-in: Colette Appleby, Stand-in: Steve Morphew, Stand-in: David Oliver, Consultant (Performance): Philip Wilson, Special Thanks to: Mick Audsley, Robin Sales, Thanks to [originally exec producer]: Meryl Poster, Thanks to [originally producer]: Marshall Herskovitz, Dialogue Coach: Barbara Berkery, Horse Co-ordinator: Debbie Kaye, Animals Supplied by: Animals OK, Camera Equipment Supplied by: Arri Film Media Service Ltd, In Memory of: Jane Annakin, Mathilde Sandberg, Studio: Shepperton Studios
Cast
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Gwyneth Paltrow (Viola De Lesseps), Joseph Fiennes (Will Shakespeare), Geoffrey Rush (Philip Henslowe), Colin Firth (Lord Wessex), Ben Affleck (Ned Alleyn), Judi Dench (Queen Elizabeth), Simon Callow (Sir Edmund Tilney, Master of the Revels), Jim Carter (Ralph Bashford), Martin Clunes (Richard Burbage), Antony Sher (Doctor Moth), Imelda Staunton (Nurse), Tom Wilkinson (Hugh Fennyman), Mark Williams (Wabash), Steven O'Donnell (Lambert), Tim McMullen (Frees), Steven Beard (Makepeace, the preacher), Patrick Barlow (Will Kempe), Sandra Reinton (Rosaline), Bridget McConnel, Georgie Glen (lady in waiting), Nicholas Boulton (Henry Condell), Desmond McNamara (crier), Barnaby Kay (Nol), Paul Bigley (Peter, the stage manager), Jason Round (actor in tavern), Rupert Farley (barman), Adam Barker (1st auditionee), Joe Roberts (John Webster), Harry Gostelow (2nd auditionee), Alan Cody (3rd auditionee), David Curtiz (John Hemmings), Gregor Truter (James Hemmings), Simon Day (1st boatman), Jill Baker (Lady De Lesseps), Amber Glossop (scullery maid), Robin Davies (Master Plum), Hywel Simons (servant), Nicholas Le Prevost (Sir Robert De Lesseps), Timothy Kightley (Edward Pope), Mark Saban (Augustine Philips), Bob Barrett (George Bryan), Roger Morlidge (James Armitage), Daniel Brocklebank (Sam Gosse), Roger Frost (2nd boatman), Rebecca Charles (chambermaid), Richard Gold (lord in waiting), Rachel Clarke (1st whore), Lucy Speed (2nd whore), Patricia Potter (3rd whore), John Ramm (Makepeace's neighbour), Martin Neeley (Paris/Lady Montague), The Choir of St George's School Windsor (choir), Rupert Everett ([Christopher Marlowe]), Maggie Hickey ([woman in street])
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library
(53)
In: Shakespeare Bulletin v27 n2 Summer 2009 Pages: 249-259Title: Shakespearean Relocations: The Final Scene of John...Author: BLAKELEY, John Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: "...Madden's Shakespeare in Love". Suggests that the final scene of SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE, where Viola is shipwrecked on what seems to be the coast of America, plus allusions to The Tempest, is a signifier of Anglo-American cultural unity.
In: Empire n228 June 2008 Pages: 125-130
Title: The greatest movie studios: part 4: a complete history...Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: "...Miramax". History of Miramax Films and how they transformed independent filmmaking. Includes a top ten and brief critique of the studio's best films.
In: Radio Times 13 Aug 2005 Page: 43
Title: Films.Author: COLLINS, Andrew Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n193 July 2005 Pages: 72-73
Title: The 10 Best Movie EntrancesAuthor: Nathan, IanArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A listing of the ten best entrances in film and the reasons for the choices made.
In: Literature/Film Quarterly v32 n2 2004 Pages: 153-162
Title: Reading (and writing) the ethics of authorship:...Author: DAVIS, Todd F. Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article title ends "...Shakespeare in Love as postmodern metanarrative".
In: Literature/Film Quarterly v30 n3 2002 Pages: 158-165
Title: Shakespearean Authorship in Popular British CinemaAuthor: KINGSLEY-SMITH, Jane E. Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A critical essay on three films presenting Shakespeare as an author figure but questioning his writings as original: The IMMORTAL GENTLEMAN, TIME FLIES, and SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE.
In: Kinema n17 Spring 2002 Pages: 67-74
Title: Limited lives: the problem of the literary biopicAuthor: MURPHY, A. Mary Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On the success and otherwise of literary biopics. Films discussed include: Brian Gilbert's WILDE, Agnieszka Holland's TOTAL ECLIPSE, John Madden's SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE, Alan Rudolph's MRS. PARKER AND THE VICIOUS CIRCLE.
In: Journal of Film and Video v54 n4 Winter 2002 Pages: 3-15
Title: Brush up your Shakespeare: performance anxieties in...Author: NICHOLLS, Mark Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article title ends "...Shakespeare in Love". Suggests that desire in SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE is expressed through the player's longing to perform.
In: Journal of Popular British Cinema n5 2002 Pages: 133-141
Title: From dancing queen to plaster virgin: Elizabeth and the...Author: CHURCH GIBSON, Pamela Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Shekhar Kapur's ELIZABETH (1998) is discussed as a radical departure from the constraints of traditional heritage films. Refers also to The MADNESS OF KING GEORGE (1994), MRS BROWN (1997), SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE (1998).
In: Literature/Film Quarterly v29 n2 2001 Pages: 128-134
Title: Returning to Naples: Seeing the End in Shakespeare Film...Author: YONG, Lin Lan Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: "...Adaptation". Examines the difference between the ending of a Shakespeare play and that of recent film adaptations as Greenaway's PROSPERO'S BOOKS, Madden's SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE, Branagh's HAMLET, and Luhrmann's ROMEO + JULIET.
In: Literature/Film Quarterly v29 n2 2001 Pages: 122-127
Title: Shakespeare in HeteroLoveAuthor: IYENGAR, Sujata Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: An examination of gender ambiguity in SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE.
In: Literature/Film Quarterly v29 n2 2001 Pages: 147-164
Title: Backstage with the Bard: or Building a Better MousetrapAuthor: TIBBETTS, John C. Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Suggests that some Shakespearean films employ Shakespearean theatrical references and allusions as 'mousetrap' device to explore the actions & characters of the story: TO BE OR NOT TO BE (1942), Les ENFANTS DU PARADIS, A DOUBLE LIFE, WALLAH!
In: Empire n130 April 2000 Pages: 138-139
Title: DVD: romanceArticle type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Vanity Fair n461 January 1999 Pages: 92-93
Title: A Fiennes debutAuthor: PERETZ, Evgenia Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Illustrated note on Joseph Fiennes and the film SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE.
In: Heat 13 Feb 1999 Pages: 10-11
Title: Shakespeare: always knew he'd make itArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On the making of SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE
In: Empire n116 February 1999 Page: 20
Title: New filmsAuthor: Nathan, IanArticle type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Heat nPreview 30 Jan 1999 Page: 46
Title: ReviewsAuthor: NAUGHTON, John Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Shakespeare Bulletin v17 n3 Summer 1999 Pages: 40-41
Title: Shakespeare In LoveAuthor: VARNELL, Margaret Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v9 n12 December 1999 Page: 66
Title: Video: retailAuthor: MACNAB, Geoffrey Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: A note of the retail release on video of John Madden's SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE.
In: Film Score Monthly v4 n3 March 1999 Page: 43
Title: Score; reviews of curent releases on CDAuthor: BOND, Jeff Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A review of the new release on CD of Stephen Warbeck's score for SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE (1998).
In: Neon February 1999 Page: 81
Title: New filmsAuthor: MAHER, Kevin Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Film Ireland n69 Feb/Mar 1999 Page: 42
Title: ReviewsAuthor: O'BRIEN, Harvey Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n123 September 1999 Page: 126
Title: Videos to rentAuthor: WESTBROOK, Caroline Article type: Video ReviewLanguage: English
In: Positif n458 April 1999 Pages: 47-48
Title: Shakespeare in love: et je t'appellerai Viola...Author: BERTHOMIEU, Pierre Article type: ReviewLanguage: French
In: Empire n115 January 1999 Page: 40
Title: Reel life: Future filmsAuthor: WESTBROOK, Caroline Article type: PreviewLanguage: English
In: Direct Summer 1999 Pages: 12-15
Title: Madden in love with directing.Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with John Madden in which he talks about his background and influences, his work - especially the making of SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE, and his future plans.
In: Sight and Sound v9 n2 February 1999 Page: 53
Title: ReviewsAuthor: KEMP, Philip Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Premiere n265 April 1999 Page: 40
Title: Shakespeare in loveAuthor: DIASTÈME Article type: ReviewLanguage: French
In: Cinéaste v24 n2/3 March 1999 Pages: 78-80
Title: [Cinéaste - v24 n2/3 March 1999: no known title]Author: ROTHWELL, Kenneth S. Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Review of ELIZABETH and SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE.
In: Entertainment Weekly n466 08 Jan 1999 Pages: 28-35
Title: Soar winnerAuthor: HOCHMAN, David Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On the run up to the Oscars, looking especially at SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE and including an interview with Gwyneth Paltrow
In: Music from the Movies n23 Spring 1999 Page: 22
Title: Film music reviewAuthor: KEECH, Andrew Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Soundtrack review for SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE, scored by Stephen Warbeck.
In: Empire n124 October 1999 Page: 154
Title: DVD to buyArticle type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v9 n3 March 1999 Page: 64
Title: Additions and correctionsArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Additional filmographic data for SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE.
In: American Cinematographer v80 n6 June 1999 Pages: 70-88
Title: Award-worthy imagesAuthor: PROBST, Christopher Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Interviews with and information on the work of the cinematographers for each of the six nominated feature films for Best Cinematography at the 71st Academy Awards, including Richard Greatrex for SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE.
In: Sight and Sound v9 n9 September 1999 Page: 64
Title: Video: rentalAuthor: LEIGH, Danny Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Note of video release.
In: Cine & Media n1 1999 Pages: 10-11
Title: actualité des filmsAuthor: GRISSE, Isabelle Article type: ReviewLanguage: French
In: Sight and Sound v9 n5 May 1999 Page: 64
Title: Additions and correctionsArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: A correction on p64 of March 1999 Sight and Sound giving SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE as Super 35 [1:1.85] should read [2.35:1].
In: Empire n118 April 1999 Page: 39
Title: News in briefArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Tom Stoppard and Marc Norman have denied that their screenplay for SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE was influenced by the 1941 novel "No Bed for Bacon" by Caryl Brahms.
In: Film Comment v35 n3 May/Jun 1999 Pages: 32-35
Title: ShakespeareAuthor: COMBS, Richard Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Analysis of SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE.
In: Film Tutti i Film della Stagione v5 n38 Mar/Apr 1999 Pages: 21-23
Title: RELEASESAuthor: GANDOLFI, Marzia Article type: CreditsLanguage: Italian
In: In Camera October 1998 Pages: 24-25
Title: Shakespeare's writer's blockArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Cinematographer Richard Greatrex is interviewed about the technicalities of shooting John Madden's SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE. Includes camera crew credits.
In: Entertainment Weekly n462 11 Dec 1998 Pages: 43-44
Title: Bard to the boneAuthor: GLEIBERMAN, Owen Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1189 18 Dec 1998 Page: 19
Title: Shakespeare in LoveAuthor: GOODRIDGE, Mike Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
In: Premiere v11 n4 December 1998 Page: 90
Title: Shakespeare in loveAuthor: LEWIN, Alex Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
In: Variety 07 Dec 1998 Page: 53, 57
Title: FILM REVIEWSAuthor: LOEWENSTEIN, Lael Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Entertainment Weekly n446/447 21 Aug 1998 Page: 90
Title: Fall Movie PreviewArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1153 10 Apr 1998 Page: 8
Title: [Screen International - n1153 10 Apr 1998: no known title]Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Halfway through shoot.
In: British Film & TV Facilities Journal n11 Summer 1998 Pages: 9-12
Title: Interview with John MaddenAuthor: SLOMAN, Tony Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with John Madden about his films MRS BROWN and SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE
In: Film Review May 1998 Page: 64
Title: Film faxAuthor: CAMERON-WILSON, James Article type: Prod. DetailsLanguage: English
In: The Hollywood Reporter v352 n6 14 Apr 1998 Page: 36
Title: Films in productionAuthor: FUSON, Brian Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1112 13 Jun 1997 Page: 1
Title: [Screen International - n1112 13 Jun 1997: no known title]Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: on the new crew for the revived project SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE
In: Screen International n864 3 Jul 1992 Page: 22
Title: Hollywood cinefileAuthor: KLADY, Leonard Article type: NoteLanguage: English
In: Screen International n861 12 Jun 1992 Page: 18
Title: Hollywood cinefileAuthor: KLADY, Leonard Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Books held in BFI Reuben Library
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Title: Adaptation, intermediality and the British celebrity biopicAuthor: Minier, Márta Pages: x, 234 pages
Title: Studying British cinema: the 1990s
Author: DYJA, Eddie Pages: 295 pages
Title: Indiewood, USA: where Hollywood meets independent cinema
Author: KING, Geoff Pages: 294 p.
Title: England's Elizabeth: an afterlife in fame and fantasy
Author: DOBSON, Michael Pages: xii, 348 p.
Title: Shakespeare, the movie, II
Author: BURT, Richard Pages: xi, 340 p.
Title: Shakespeare in the cinema: ocular proof
Author: BUHLER, Stephen M. Pages: xi, 213p.
Title: Spectacular Shakespeare: critical theory and popular cinema
Author: LEHMANN, Courtney Pages: 243 p.
Title: Shakespeare into film
Author: WELSH, James M. Pages: xxxi, 248 p.
Title: Shakespeare remains: theater to film, early modern to postmodern
Author: LEHMANN, Courtney Pages: xii, 265 p.
Title: Retrovisions: reinventing the past in film and fiction
Author: CARTMELL, Deborah Pages: viii, 168 p.
Title: Shakespeare, film, fin de siècle
Author: BURNETT, Mark Thornton Pages: vii-xiv, 244p.
Title: Shakespeare in love
Author: NORMAN, Marc Pages: 169p.
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(2)
Film materials(2)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-1140500
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-1140501
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status