Why you should add 'Macbeth' to Up Next queue

January 05, 2022

I'm really looking forward to the upcoming Apple TV+ debut of The Tragedy of Macbeth, which looks incredible from the trailers.

Directed by solo Coen brother Joel, the cinematography alone looks amazing. Add to that a top-notch cast headed by Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand, and a screenplay by veteran scribe Will Shakespeare, and you have what looks like a winning mix.

"This adaptation is both expected and unexpected — in frequently thrilling ways," writes our TV reviewer, Scout Tafoya.

Can't wait.

-- Leander Kahney, EIC.

The Tragedy of Macbeth is probably the most experimental thing to stream on Apple TV+ so far. The movie hits Apple TV+ on January 14 after a theatrical run. Here’s why you should add it to your Up Next queue now.

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"When you’re doing something for yourself, or your best friend or family, you’re not going to cheese out. If you don’t love something, you’re not going to go the extra mile, work the extra weekend, challenge the status quo as much." -- Steve Jobs

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