About this episode

The episode discusses the classic love story of Romeo and Juliet and its iconic 90s film adaptation.

This week, we get classical, as we cover the greatest love story ever told, Romeo and Juliet, and the iconic 90s adaptation starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes. From the designer costumers, to the killer soundtrack, as well as the Mercutio of it all, we get into what makes this one of the all time great! **Trigger warning** discussion of suicide Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Hosts: Grace Mulvey, Niamh King

Topics covered

• Romeo and Juliet
• 90s adaptation
• love story
• film analysis
• soundtrack
• costume design

Keywords

• Romeo and Juliet
• Leonardo DiCaprio
• Claire Danes
• 90s film
• love story
• Mercutio
• soundtrack
• costume design

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Books & works: Romeo and Juliet

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