Allusions to Shakespeare in Modern Movies, Books...

Not going to be any help on this one, Lash. You might invite Letty or Dlowan. I recall that Deb has a book of Shakespearian insults, which might help. On the other hand, when you get them figured out, you might be sorry you asked.

Hear about the lady that finally read Hamlet? She said "What's all the excitement about? It's just a collection of old quotes."

Was it Stoppard who wrote "Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead"- does that count?

Hmmmm - does "Brave New World" count?

What about "Ran" as Macbeth?

Do things like "Forbidden Planet" as a re-telling of "the Tempest" count?

Greenaway's "Prospero's Books" is a long meditation upon "The Tempest".

Thinking...

OK, I don't even get Ran, or Brave New World (and I admitted it.)

Yes R'cranz and G'stern is good. Thank you. (I think my first massacre of these names could be a racial slur.)

I found a poem, "Out, out, " which we can use.

Much appreciation for your efforts!

Caitlin is 15, and trying to see if "Billy Madison" (Adam Sandler) made a reference to a Shakespeare term or phrase...

"Kiss Me Kate "and "Westside Story" spring to mind.

Thanks, Asherman. Great!

A little help
I generally don't like to help with others' homework, but I couldn't resist.

"To-morrow, and to-morrow, and to-morrow,
Creeps in this petty pace from day to day,
To the last syllable of recorded time;
And all our yesterdays have lighted fools
The way to dusty death. Out, out, brief candle!
Life's but a walking shadow; a poor player,
That struts and frets his hour upon the stage,
And then is heard no more: it is a tale
Told by an idiot, full of sound and fury,
Signifying nothing."

Macbeth V, 5

(1) "Out, Out..." Robert Frost poem

(2) The Way to Dusty Death Alistair McLean novel

(3) The Sound and the Fury William Faulkner novel

bermbits--

GREAT!!!

The Sound and The Fury.

Its supposed to be a passing reference in a popular movie or book, that is not explained, but the meaning transfered from Shakespeare to the audience.

But, I think the title can used, as well.

Appreciate your help!

"Ran" is a famous Japanese film - Akira Kurosawa's - with a story-line like a Japanese Macbeth.

(http://us.imdb.com/Title?0089881
http://www.suntimes.com/ebert/ebert_reviews/1985/12/34295.html
http://www.presser.com/ran.html
http://popmatters.com/film/reviews/r/ran.html)

"Brave New World" is Aldous Huxley's dystopic novel.

(http://www.huxley.net/)

The title comes from "The Tempest" - it is what Miranda says when she sees the shipwrecked outsiders -the first outsiders she has ever seen - "O, brave new world, that hath such beings in it" - or somesuch.

Passing references.... I know exactly what you mean - can't think for trying!

Poe doesn't count as modern, I guess? - there is a great Macbeth reference in "The Raven."

How about this one certainly contemporary.

Shaekspeare's In Love

dlowen---YES!

The reference in The Raven! Good one. Using it!

Thank you.

Now, daughter has to read it. Hahaha.

Joanne--

Thank you. I bet I can find one in there!

She may not recognize it, Lash - you have to know the play well.. I will have a look for her.

Here is one in TS Eliot's "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock": 'Tis line 111 to 119.

"No! I am not prince hamlet, nor was meant to be;
Am an attendant lord, one that will do,
To swell a progress, start a scene or two,
Advise the prince; no doubt, an easy tool,
Deferential, glad to be of use,
Politic, cautious and meticulous;
At times, indeed, almost ridiculous -
Almost, at times, the Fool."

And it ISN'T "The Raven"! Stop her looking - i will check other Poe for you!

Yikes!

dlowen--

I owe you. Tis verra nice for a Rough Bunny.

Poe would be great how about The Fall of the House of Usher and the history plays Richard II, Henry IV, VI, and Richard III.


Shakespeare

Poe, Fall of the House of Usher

Joanne
You are hurting my head.

Can't find it, Lash - and I have to go out - sorry!

dlowen and all--

Immense gratitude. You have provided me with more than enough ideas to find what I need.

Thanks!