Flickers in Time Posted by Beatrice on October 12, 2015

Julius Caesar Directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz Written by Joseph L Mankiewicz (uncredited) from the play by William Shakespeare 1953/USA Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Repeat viewing/Netflix rental Julius Caesar is not my favorite of the Bard’s plays.  The film is worth seeing, however, if only for Ma   read more

The Best Picture Project Posted by Alyson on April 24, 2011

Based on Shakespeare’s play, Julius Caesar tells the story of a group of Roman conspirators who plot to murder Caesar (Louis Calhern) before his ambition for power turns to tyranny.  Brutus (James Mason) unites them under this cause for the greater good ofRome, but truthfully, Cassius (John Gielgud)   read more