Sunday, December 13, 2015

Binge Watches For Banquo

Nobody can resist the allure of a good Netflix binge sesh, not even Banquo! Honorable and dependable, these are the titles found in his queue.


1. Braveheart- Braveheart is the story of William Wallace, a 13th century Scotsman who led the Scots against King Edward I. The movie focuses on themes of bravery, nobility, and honor, all of which are traits that Banquo embodies. At the end of the movie William is killed by the King, just as Banquo was.


2. Ghost Adventures- Ghost Adventures is a reality series that follows ghost hunters as they investigate haunted sites. They use science to try to suss out paranormal activity. Banquo would watch this series, and get a kick out of it, because he has had some of his own ghost adventures haunting Macbeth. One of the most common reasons the show cites for the presence of ghost is an unresolved violent death, which perfectly mirrors the presence of Banquo's spirit.


3. The X-Files- The X-files is a cult classic science fiction series about the FBI duo Mulder and Scully. Mulder believes strongly in the paranormal and magic, while Scully is a skeptic. Banquo would see much of Macbeth in Mulder and would relate to Scully's reluctance to put stock in the parnormal.


4. Friends-Friends is an iconic sitcom about a group of friends who support each other as they navigate life in New York. Banquo would enjoy this show because he is the ultimate great friend. Yes, he is wary of Macbeth sometimes, and his obsession with the witches prophecy, but ultimately he just cared about the wellbeing of his friend.