WITS chats Shakespeare's Richard III | 1955 Olivier adaptation

Rebecca, Tori, and guest host Louise embark on a wallow into Shakespeare in honor of the Bard's April birthday. We delve into the 1955 Laurence Olivier adaptation of Shakespeare's Richard III. We chat about Richard's complex character, the portrayal of women, and the historical context surrounding the play. We discuss production choices like what was cut from the play and the use of color and shadow. We can't help but critique character portrayals, including the miscasting of King Edward and the performance of child actors. We end with some reflections on Olivier's vocal performance and its impact on the overall experience of the play.MusicApache Rock Instrumental | by Sound Atelier; licensed from JamendoRemember the Way | by Mid-Air Machine on the Free Music ArchiveSound EffectRecord Scratch Sound Effect free on PixabaySourcesThe Criterion Collection: Richard III: Red-Blooded RichardCriterion: Richard III, 1955 | Criterion Close-UpHistorical Royal Castles | Tower of LondonSt. Paul - Saints & Angels - Catholic OnlineGreat Britain National Archives | Richard IIIThe Royal Household | Richard IIINiccolò Machiavelli (Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy)16 Key Figures in the Wars of the Roses | History HitMy thoughts on: Richard III (1955) | Film Music Central