I was just thinking of a side conversation for Romeo and Juliet. I’ll share even though it isn’t much:
Rosaline: I’ve been giving Romeo the silent treatment. He kept calling me all the time, but his schtick was so bad I could tell he was just trying to get into my pants. I figure a little time to stew will get him to step up his game and bring me some real romance.
Livia: He’s dead.
Rosaline: What?!
Livia: Yeah, he fell totally in love with Juliet and they end up killing themselves for each other. It was in all the papers.
Rosaline: But he was after me only a week ago! When did this all happen? You know what? Screw him. I’m going after Mercutio, or maybe Tybalt.
Livia: ….
Rosaline: What?!
Livia: How do you feel about Benvolio?
I can see why this wasn’t considered on point enough to make it into the original, but surely this should be in the DVD extras. It’s a viewpoint I feel should be included.
Published on May 11, 2016 17:00