One of the greatest aspects of William Shakespeare’s work is that his most famous plays can be adapted countless times in different forms of media, as they speak to universal themes that never wane in relevance. Othello is one of the quintessential tragedies in Shakespeare’s legacy, as it tells a timeless story of race, power, lust, and ambition; while Orson Welles and Oliver Parker both directed terrific adaptations that were more straightforward, Tim Blake Nelson crafted a much…
Josh Hartnett Was at His Devilish, Villainous Best in a Controversial William Shakespeare Adaptation Roger Ebert Called “Powerful”
