Surprised that Vanessa would agree to be paid handsomely to play in a
romantic role opposite the father-of-her-child, flame-of-her-youth Franco
Nero, with whom she became involved while filming "Camelot"??
Hmmm...I'm not, very. It wasn't enough to get me to see the film, but I
certainly understand why that actress would take that job.
Best,
Diana H.
On 11/7/10 11:34 AM, "Maurizio Calbi" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> I saw the premiere at the Tribeca Film festival, and I didn't leave
> because I had paid the ticket, and had queued to get in. You're right. It is
> terrible, but its incorporation of edulcorated Italianate settings is worth
> studying in relation to similar incorporations in Anglophone Shakespearean
> "heritage films" such as Branagh's Much Ado or Hoffman's MND. I'm surprised
> Vanessa Redgrave accepted to be in it.
>
> Maurizio Calbi
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Discussion list for audiovisual Shakespeare project
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Burt,Richard
> Sent: Saturday, November 06, 2010 6:19 PM
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> Subject: Letters to Juliet?
>
> Did anyone watch Letters to Juliet? I finally netflixed the blu-ray but
> couldn't watch past the first 15 minutes, all of which were totally
> insufferable (for me). I'd be to curious to hear from anyone who made it
> all the way thought what you thought of it.
>
>
>
> Professor Richard Burt
> Department of English and Film and Media Studies Program
> 4314 Turlington Hall
> P.O. Box 117310
> University of Florida
> Gainesville, FL
> 32611-7310
> Phone: 352 373-3560
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