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Posted at November 25, 2007, 12:35 am:


Well being a fan (though not an expert) of Shakespeare. I just thought I'd pose this question (ok so these questions)

Are there any "purists" out there who feel that Shakespeare's plays should be kept off of the silver screen and just kept strictly in theater?

What is your favorite Shakespeare adaptation onto film?

Have any of you absolutely hated a paticular adaptation?

Do you any of you ladies agree with me that Leonard Whiting who played Romeo in the 1968 film version of 'Romeo and Juliet' was very hot?




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