Billy Shakespeare

2014
1h 43m

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7.7/10

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What if William Shakespeare never existed... until now? Our Modern Bard is caught in a love triangle of confused sexuality, cross dressing, mistaken identity, and bedroom trysts. Does Shakespeare love his lusty best friend, Wilma Hartford, who's also a drag queen, or his lovely long-time girlfriend Anne Hathaway? This battle to understand Shakespeare's true heart is a comic romp. All the while, Shakespeare peddles his screenplays in Hollywood. Renaissance and modern sensibilities clash when an all-male stage version of Macbeth and the misogynistic low-budget film "The Taming of the Shrew" open simultaneously. The combustion makes "The Bard," played by comedic genius Jason D. Johnson, the most controversial screenwriter in Hollywood. www.billyshakespearethemovie.com

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First film written and directed by actress Debi Sue Voorhees, who is best known for playing Tina, the naked teen killed by being stabbed in the eyes with gardening shears by Jason after having sex in the woods, in Friday the 13th: A New Beginning (1985).

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Amy Tellus: Is Shakespeare gay, straight or bisexual?

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Billy Shakespeare--great film

Billy Shakespeare is one of the greatest films I have seen in a long time. It is so well written and entertaining. The characters are colorful, charming, and endearing. The movie made me laugh and warmed my heart and also made me think. It held my interest very well. This movie is great for people who love Shakespeare and also great for people who aren't big Shakespeare fans. It's a movie made for anyone who wants to feel good and laugh. I can watch this film over and over again without getting bored of it. Every time I watch it I find something new about it that is clever and funny. Everyone that I know that has watched this movie has loved it just as much as I love it. Parts of the film are deep and really touch the heart. When watching the film you will feel like you know the characters and really care about them. This movie will definitely be one of my all time favorites.