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entertainment11 days ago

Chloé Zhao and Cast Celebrate 'Hamnet' as a Shakespearean Masterpiece

Chloé Zhao's film 'Hamnet' is a poetic, meditative adaptation of Maggie O’Farrell’s novel, focusing on grief, nature, and emotional expression, with Zhao employing mindfulness techniques during production to deepen the storytelling. The film explores Shakespeare's life and loss from the perspective of Agnes Hathaway, emphasizing organic visuals and emotional authenticity, and is poised for awards success.

entertainment4 months ago

‘Hamnet’ Shines at Telluride with Stellar Performances and Oscar Buzz

'Hamnet,' directed by Chloé Zhao and based on Maggie O’Farrell’s novel, is a powerful emotional film that explores love, death, and the transformative power of art, set against the backdrop of Shakespeare's life and the death of his son, Hamnet. Featuring stunning performances by Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal, the film delves into grief, family, and the creative process, culminating in a poignant portrayal of how personal tragedy influences art.

film4 months ago

‘Hamnet’ Review: A Heartbreaking Tale of Love and Loss with Stellar Performances

The film 'Hamnet,' directed by Chloé Zhao and starring Jessie Buckley, offers a raw, emotionally intense portrayal of grief and femininity through a radical adaptation of Maggie O’Farrell’s novel, focusing on Shakespeare’s family and the death of his son, blending symbolic imagery and a lyrical style to explore themes of loss, love, and the balance of masculine and feminine energies.

theater4 months ago

Lupita Nyong'o and Peter Dinklage Shine in 'Twelfth Night' Revival

Peter Dinklage stars in a lively, star-studded production of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night at the renovated Delacorte Theater in Central Park, part of the Free Shakespeare in the Park series, which features modern updates, diverse casting, and a focus on themes of gender, identity, and joy, culminating in a vibrant dance party that celebrates open access to art.