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Shakespeare, Sorta

Three films, all alike in dignity, 
In fair high schools, where we lay our scene, 
From Elizabethan stages to modern screens 
Fine Shakespeare works remade for teens. 

What makes these teen movies a cut above the rest? Could it be...The Bard? True to Shakespeare’s legacy of creating theatre for the masses, his works have continued to inspire iconic adaptations and resonate with a modern audience. Tales of star-crossed lovers, cross dressing, and shrewish heroines reimagined with 90s heart throbs, senior proms, and pop soundtracks. 

For bonified bardolators and Amanda Bynes fans alike, ring in the school year by brushing up on Shakespeare, Sorta.

Series runs Starts September 5

Friday, September 5, 8:30 PM

Amanda Bynes, Channing Tatum and a soccer team

She's the Man

A mid-2000s mashup of classic Shakespeare and a dialed-up Amanda Bynes, with a dashing dash of Channing Tatum.
  • D: Andy Fickman
  • USA
  • 2006
  • 105 min
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Friday, September 12, 9:00 PM

Heath Ledger, Allison Janney and Julia Stiles looking at each other

10 Things I Hate About You

A serenading Heath Ledger and riot-girly Julia Stiles can’t shake each other in this Shakespeare meets 90s Seattle teen dream.
  • D: Gil Junger
  • USA
  • 1999
  • 97 min
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Friday, September 19, 9:00 PM

Claire Danes and Leonardo DiCaprio kissing

Romeo + Juliet

Baz Luhrmann’s sun-soaked, alternative-soundtracked, hyper-stylized teen fever dream is the ultimate 90s experience.
  • D: Baz Luhrmann
  • USA
  • 1996
  • 120 min
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