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Season 9, Episode 11 (Originally Released on July 23rd, 2025)
Welcome back to the Shame List Picture Show! On this episode, Michael is joined by a very special guest: Jason Hillman. Jason is a photographer, writer, comedian, and longtime friend of the show who’s stepping back into the guest chair to knock a big title off Michael’s shame list.
Today, we’re diving into Baz Luhrmann’s bold, stylish, and divisive 1996 adaptation of Romeo + Juliet. From Leonardo DiCaprio’s brooding charm to Claire Danes’ heartfelt delivery and, of course, the machine guns labeled “Sword”, this is Shakespeare like you’ve never seen it before.
Join Michael and Jason as they unpack the film’s kinetic energy, modern aesthetics, and emotional highs (and lows), and debate whether this reimagining still holds up or drowns in its own ambition. Light a candle, cue the Radiohead, and enjoy this star-crossed episode.
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Edited by: Austin Proctor
Produced by: Michael Viers
Theme Music by: Austin Proctor
Opening Narration by: Nick Richards
Credits Music by: Ten-Speed
Logo Design by: Amanda Viers
