When We Were Young - An 80s And 90s Pop Culture Podcast

Baz, Baz, wherefore art thou Baz Luhrmann? On the latest episode of When We Were Young, we travel back to the mid-90s (and then even further back to the 16th century) to rewatch the Australian director's frenetic modern-day adaptation of WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE'S ROMEO + JULIET (1996). The film was a hit at the box-office and cemented Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes' status as the heartthrobs of their generation. Plus, the film's soundtrack was considered one of the all-time greats, filled with original Bard-inspired tunes by the likes of Garbage and Radiohead. Shakespeare's tragic tale of star-crossed lovers is still considered a classic, but does Baz's exhilarating adaptation stand the test of time, too? Pray, join us in merriment for Part I of our Spectacular Spectacular review of the films of Baz Luhrmann - or do you dare bite your thumb at us, sir? Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @WWWYshow, on Facebook at Facebook.com/WWWYShow and email episode suggestions to wwwyshow@gmail.com.