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Richard III and Disinformation in TOWER OF LONDON (1939)

Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on May 8, 2019

One probably doesn't go looking for timely political commentary in a film like Tower of London (1939), which offers a mashup of history and horror in its retelling of the bloody rise and fall of England's most reviled monarch. Much of the plot is familiar to viewers thanks to broad cultural awarenes read more

“Is There a Murderer Here?”: The Great Villainy of Richard III

Margaret Perry Posted by Margaret Perry on Apr 17, 2015

It is no secret how much I love the Shakespeare – the Immortal Bard has been the subject of many a post on this blog. Shakespeare’s plays are timeless in that they are often rejuvenated in film form. Movie lovers who wrestled with the gruelling texts during their high school years have read more

Richard III (Laurence Olivier, 1955)

Movie Classics Posted by Judy on Apr 25, 2014

This is my contribution to the Great Villain Blogathon, hosted by the Silver Screenings, Shadows & Satin and Speakeasy blogs. Please do visit and read the great range of postings for this event. For millions who were never lucky enough to see Laurence Olivier play Shakespeare on stage, the near read more

SIFF 2013: Olivier Plots in Bold Color, Richard III (1955)

Classic Movies Posted by KC on Jun 2, 2013

(d: Laurence Olivier c: Laurence Olivier, Ralph Richardson, John Gielgud, Claire Bloom, Cedric Hardwicke, United Kingdom 1955, 161 min) That English battlefield looked a lot like Southern California to me! The above was said loudly in the line for the ladies' loo after a screening of the read more