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SergeStorms

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13. Shakespeare had a way.....
Thu Feb 19, 2026, 04:24 PM
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of seeing through all the trappings of those who thought themselves superior to others.

I can't believe that Richard Harris said McKellen's acting was "passionless."

Of all the roles I've played in my lifetime I enjoyed Shakesperean characters the most. Many people don't understand Shakesperean English. They think it's a totally different language than modern English, but that's no so. True, it needs to be studied, but there really isn't a "translation" problem involved.

An excellent performance by Sir Ian, at any rate. Shakespeare begs for passion in his works.

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l'm Still Weeping... [View all] MayReasonRule Thursday OP
Saw that one, seen him on stage, one word.... Brilliant! n/t Cheezoholic Thursday #1
... progressoid Thursday #2
Trump after watching that: Disaffected Thursday #3
just.... Wow! markie Thursday #4
Let the message spread Figarosmom Thursday #5
I need to watch it when I get home. NNadir Thursday #6
After four hundred years... weeping before the mountainish inhumanity with you. ancianita Thursday #7
Still Weeping As I Reply... MayReasonRule 22 hrs ago #19
Gandalf not fucking around Aviation Pro Thursday #8
Thank you, Sir Ian! calimary Thursday #9
His film version of Richard III, with a World War I set is one of the finest... NNadir Thursday #10
Agreed 100% PCIntern Thursday #12
Powerful delivery and the message timely for us. Ty for posting Deuxcents Thursday #11
Quite Welcome... I Remain Astonished At It's Profound Effect - It Still Grabs Me By My Throat... MayReasonRule 22 hrs ago #18
Shakespeare had a way..... SergeStorms Thursday #13
Imagine that, language JMCKUSICK Thursday #14
Qute Welcome, You're Very Kind To Say... I've Abhored Bullies All Of My Life MayReasonRule 22 hrs ago #17
K & R democrank Thursday #15
Effin brilliant malaise Thursday #16
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