Well if you want to watch a pretty photo shoot about Shakespeare with new spins on the old-fashioned, I guess you should see The Tempest. If you’re expecting it to be anything more than something aesthetically pleasing you’re barking up the wrong tree. I love me some Shakespeare, so I went into this screening excited to see Helen Mirren in the author’s final play, and absolutely everything disappointed…
One thing is surely going to get a nomination for Julie Taymor‘s version of The Tempest — the costume design. Aside from the stellar cast, the enticing trailer, the breathtaking cinematography, the beautiful make-up and amazing production design that I’m sure will make this film a success, these newly released photos show off the absolutely gorgeous costumes designed by multiple time Academy Award winning designer Sandy Powell — I think she would make Shakespeare proud with her work on this film.
Check out a number of new photos and a few other favorites of mine below…
After months of positive buzz, the general public finally gets their first peek at The Tempest! The official trailer has debuted on Apple in glorious HD and it does not disappoint. This movie looks like everything we wanted it to be and more. Directed by Julie Taymor, it tackles the Shakespearean play of the same name but adds a twist — a female twist. Check out the trailer…
The first poster for Julie Taymor’s highly anticipated adaptation of The Tempest has been released! You’re probably wondering what makes this Shakespearean based film any different from all the other interpretations we’ve seen. Well, for one the main character has been turned from a man to a woman, and is played by the super-talented Helen Mirren. Check out her and the rest of the cast in the full sized poster below…
Although there seem to be very few roles for more seasoned actresses these days, many of the best parts seem to go to Damn Mirren… and for good reason. No one else of any age or gender seems to have her abilities and/or charisma on screen or stage. I had the privilege today of getting to sit down and speak with Helen Mirren about her phenomenal performance in Michael Hoffman’s latest film, The Last Station (interview coming soon) and while there the topic of her role in The Tempest came up and she briefly spoke about the changes they made to “Prospero” in order for her to film the part.
“Your tale, sir, would cure deafness.” Miranda, I.ii
Wow, talk about getting all the greats onto one stage…set. Same difference. The Hollywood Reporter stated that Julie Taymor (Titus, Across the Universe), no stranger to Shakespeare will be taking on one of his greatest plays The Tempest and she’s doing it with one of the best casts you’ve ever seen.
The film will be shaking up Shakespeare’s last play by mixing up the roles a bit and altering the story for screen. The Reporter stated: “Shakespeare’s play mixes romance with fraternal politics and the supernatural. As revised for the screen, it will center around Prospera, her daughter Miranda (Jones) and a shipwrecked crew full of Prospera’s enemies.”
