1) BBC Shakespeare Animated Tales - Romeo and Juliet - Ending scene
2) Romeo + Juliet (1996) - Ending scene
Here are two videos of the same scene from Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" that we have been rehearsing and playing in class. Now, watch these videos and answer to the following questions:
1. What is the main difference between these two videos -other than one of them is animated?
2. Do you think it is a good idea to adapt a classic play so the plot takes place in our time?
3. Imagine you are a director and you are asked to perform "Romeo and Juliet". Would you be faithful to the text or would you adapt it to our time? Would you also change the setting, the plot or the ending?
4. Find other songs or movies where there appear "Romeo and Juliet".
"The Social Network", directed by David Fincher (2010)
Watch the official trailer of the movie "The Social Network" and the video from the BBC on "How has social media changed your life?". Think about the following questions to discuss in class: 1. How useful do you think the Internet is?
2. Which of the following social media networks do you know/use?
a) Facebook b) Tuenti
c) Twitter d) Myspace
e) Blogger f) Flickr
g) Yahoo h) MSN
i) Fotolog j) Other
k) E-bay l) E-mule
3. How often do you use them?
4. Are you aware of the privacy issues?
5. Do you find them useful? What do you use them for?
6. Are you afraid your privacy can be damaged?
7. What do you think are the main advantages or disadvantages?
Now click on the following link to watch a piece of news about the burglary risk from social media sites.
