Shakespeare in Love (1998) Review — Does It Still Deserve Best Picture? | The VHS Club Ep 129

This week on The VHS Club, we’re heading back to the Elizabethan stage to revisit Shakespeare in Love (1998) — the romantic period drama that somehow beat Saving Private Ryan for Best Picture.

After a recent trip to Shakespeare's Globe, Katie is all about diving back into this nostalgic rewatch. From theater culture and behind-the-scenes storytelling to iconic performances by Gwyneth Paltrow and Joseph Fiennes, we’re diving into what made this movie such a moment in the late 90s.

But the real question is… does it still hold up?

We break down:

– The real history vs. Hollywood fiction

– The performances, romance, and writing

– That controversial Academy Awards win

– And whether this movie is actually worthy of its legacy

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