Joss Whedon's Much Ado About Nothing

Joss Whedon’s long anticipated adaptation of Much Ado About Nothing hit cinemas in Australia last week and while on holiday in Melbourne I had the great pleasure of checking it out.

The film, shot entirely at Whedon’s home in a 12 day break from production on last years blockbuster The Avengers, is a modern-day take on the Shakespearian classic, with a comedic twist.

It’s been a long time in the making; the product of years of dinner parties at which Whedon’s favourite actors from his various television shows would gather and perform Shakespeare plays together.

There is plenty here for Shakespeare fans, Whedon fans and punters alike.

Follow me under the jump for a detailed review of Joss Whedon’s Much Ado About Nothing.

Thursday Threesome: Three Things I am Seeing in Melbourne This Week

Welcome to a Melbourne edition of the Thursday Threesome as I am currently drinking their coffee and eating their cupcakes.

Here are three things that I am seeing this week in Melbourne! Join me under the cut for more.

Trailer: Joss Whedon's Much Ado About Nothing

Joss Whedon was bored one weekend, so called up a few of his friends and they knocked out a quick movie. Okay, so that might not be 100% true, but it's at least 95% true. After months of torture (the movie was only announced after filming had wrapped) the trailer is finally out so we mere mortals can get our first glimpse of the Whedon/Shakespeare experience.

Oh yes. This works for me. The USA release date is the 21st of June, but we'll be waiting a little bit longer Down Under til we find out when we'll be getting to see it in all its delicious monochrome glory.