Shakespeare in Love
We're headed to 1998 for one of the most contentious Best Picture wins in Oscar history, John Madden's Shakespeare in Love! Join in as we discuss the movie's long development process, the groundbreaking Oscar campaign against Saving Private Ryan, the MTV Movie Awards, and our first exposures to the story of Romeo and Juliet. Plus: Whom did onetime lead Julia Roberts want to star as Shakespeare? When did Shakespeare start seeing a shrink? Why does Queen Elizabeth "disguise" herself in full regalia? And, most importantly, what exactly is Essex's Virginia plan? Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Next week: The Witches of Eastwick (1987)