Timothy Bogart's 'Juliet & Romeo', premiering May 9, reimagines Shakespeare's classic through a new musical lens. The film features a soundtrack composed by Bogart's brother, Evan, highlighting how contemporary themes resonate in Shakespeare's work. Bogart discusses his challenges in directing the traditional play and his desire to explore the complexities of supporting characters. He draws parallels between iambic pentameter and modern pop music, suggesting that both are expressions of their respective eras.
I remember vividly every time I did it, feeling like I'm not nailing it. There was something that I felt I just wasn't getting.
I think thatâs something true about all of Shakespeareâs work. The themes that they explored are no different than the ones weâre all wrestling with today.
When I asked him about iambic pentameter, he said, 'Because that was the poetry of his time.' And I thought, what do you think the poetry is of our time?
He said, 'Pop music.' Now, in fairness, he was a pop music writer.
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