The funny thing about Shakespeare, at least to me, is that it’s almost like another language altogether, but one that can be learned in a few moments. That is, if delivered with conviction. Ian McKellan certainly delivered, and thus through my ears, understanding attained (to use a somewhat bardly arrangement of words). Aside from the somewhat awkward attempt to change an audio setting (What was I thinking? Well, actually I know what I was thinking… that I had set the receiver to display the menu only on the receiver itself. Apparently not!) which caused us to miss some 30 seconds of the movie, a good time was had by all. Thanks to Messrs. Loncraine, McKellen, and Shakespeare.

In other news, not one person bought a ticket for the season prize raffle! I must improve my marketing skills. Of course this news is good for Alex, who is currently the sole ticket holder, and thus a shoe-in. C’mon folks… is anyone even reading this?

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