Shakespeare
Some Professor Thinks He's Proven That Shakespeare Was a Stoner
A recent scientific study tries to prove that Shakespeare smoked herb to stimulate his creative genius.
New Study Suggests That Shakespeare Might Have Been a Stoner
A study examining 400-year-old pipes excavated from the garden of the world's most famous playwright suggest the bard may have been smoking something stronger than tobacco.
[Behind-the-Scenes] Julie Taymor Adapts 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'
We caught up with the award-winning director to discuss her live theater film, which opened in select theaters yesterday.
Staging Shakespeare's Tragedies in Tehran: An Interview with Iranian Director Mohammad Aghebati
"Before calling myself a political artist, I have to honor my obligation as a human."
Cry-Baby of the Week: A Woman Contacted Police Because She Was Upset by a Painting
Also this week: A woman stabbed her hair stylist because she wouldn't give her a refund.
We Talked About Narcissim, Art, and 'True Story' with Director Rupert Goold
"I know what it's like to put a show on and be disappointed with everybody's responses, because you want them to see it the way that you see it."
What Computers Can and Won't Tell Us About Who Wrote Shakespeare's Plays
Even though it almost definitely could.
James Franco's Take on 'Romeo and Juliet'
Here’s a little video based on Romeo and Juliet that I directed. It was shot by my main man, Bruce Thierry Cheung, who is still at NYU after six years—someone tell that boy to graduate.
L. Ron Hubbard's Great-Grandson Is a Circus Ringmaster
Jamie DeWolf is a filmmaker, circus ringmaster, writer, performance artist, and a teacher. He’s also the last of his relatives who’s willing to speak out against the organization that his great-grandfather created.
Take A Seat On Your Favorite Novels With BookBenches
Rest your weary feet on one of these unique book-shaped benches, crafted in the image of literary giants.
Screenwriter Louis Mellis on Starting Out and What an Idea Is
The guy who wrote the film Sexy Beast has a story in our June fiction issue, so we had fiction writer April Ayers Lawson interview him. As suspected, he's brilliant and...