A free film series featuring cinematic versions of Shakespeare’s work with interpretive discussions led by Iona College Professors John Mahon and Tom Pendleton, co-editor of The Shakespeare Newsletter, and Prof. Amy Stackhouse. Films will be shown at 7 pm in the Ossie Davis Theater. Offered as part of the Sound Shore Shakespeare Festival. Visit www.nrpl.org for details.
Thursday, April 7 : The classic 1936 version of “Romeo and Juliet” starring Leslie Howard and Norma Shearer, hosted by Prof. Thomas Pendleton, co-editor of The Shakespeare Newsletter.
Thursday, April 28 : Franco Zeffirelli’s 1968 production of “Romeo and Juliet” hosted by Prof. Thomas Pendleton with Prof. John Mahon, co-editors of The Shakespeare Newsletter.
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Thursday, May 12: Baz Luhrman’s 1997 film of “Romeo and Juliet” with Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes, hosted by Prof. Amy Stackhouse with Prof. John Mahon.