<p>The Oscars might be over, but when we recorded this episode we had high hopes that Hamnet (2025) would see some award love. Thankfully, this time our instincts were right with Jessie Buckley clinching her much-deserved Best Actress win. Because even though this film is based around one of the most famous plays of William Shakespeare, it’s really Agnes’ story. This week on the podcast, we’re experiencing all the emotions in the critically acclaimed drama from Chloé Zhao that may or may not have been inspired by real historical events. One thing we know for sure is it’s richly layered in its portrayal of nature, mysticism, and a family’s enduring love. Join us as we dive into all the scrumptious symbolism, learn about 16th century earrings, and reckon with the fact that the Bard had a wife and kids?!</p><p>Resources</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/film-tv/a69593641/hamnet-william-agnes-shakespeare-true-story/">https://www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/film-tv/a69593641/hamnet-william-agnes-shakespeare-true-story/</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.vulture.com/article/hamnet-review-the-most-devastating-movie-ive-seen-in-years.html">https://www.vulture.com/article/hamnet-review-the-most-devastating-movie-ive-seen-in-years.html</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://filmalysis.substack.com/p/the-hidden-genius-of-hamnet">https://filmalysis.substack.com/p/the-hidden-genius-of-hamnet</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://time.com/7333783/jacobi-jupe-noah-jupe-hamnet-interview/">https://time.com/7333783/jacobi-jupe-noah-jupe-hamnet-interview/</a></p>