Polanski wrought “Macbeth” out of deep despair and psychological depression two years after Sharon Tate was murdered. And this very dark and downbeat version of the Shakespeare tragedy shows us what ...

William Shakespeare’s action-packed tragedy of ambition, betrayal, murder, and pesky stains that just won’t wash out, Macbeth, has a vexed reputation among Real Theatre People. Legend has it that the ...

Roman Polanski imbues his unflinchingly violent adaptation of William Shakespeare’s tragedy of ruthless ambition and murder in medieval Scotland with grit and dramatic intensity. Jon Finch and ...

Scottish nobleman Macbeth is prophesied by three women to become King of Scotland. Spurred on by his wife, he murders the king to help fate along. As Macbeth eliminates more rivals, guilt drives Lady ...