A long, long time ago, 1950’s science fiction movies gave us Forbidden Planet, based on Shakespeare’s The Tempest. There’s a new Tempest coming out this year, and I notice that there’s a remake of Forbidden Planet in the works, scheduled for 2013. But it makes me wonder (maybe this is a good question for Keith @ Bardfilm, if he’s listening), is that it? Anybody got any other true science fiction movies that have more than a passing nod at Shakespeare?
Since you're so good as to shout me out by name, I'll comment. Brief let me be, however, since I'm dashing around a lot this morning.
First, the main integration I know of (beyond the one you mention) is Star Trek. There's a lot there:
http://bardfilm.blogspot.com/2009/06/shakespeare-and-star-trek-complete.html
There's also several connections between Doctor Who and Shakespeare:
http://bardfilm.blogspot.com/2008/03/msd-v.html
http://bardfilm.blogspot.com/2010/02/doctor-who-in-1965-watches-shakespeare.html
. . . and other, briefer moments.
Would MST3K count?
http://bardfilm.blogspot.com/2009/11/mystery-science-theatre-3000-watches.html
Let me ponder some more. Beyhond Star Trek, Doctor Who, and Forbidden Planet, I don't follow Science Fiction films that much.
Thanks!
kj