Every so often I realize that I’ve not read a book or seen a movie that I should. The latest example is “A Man For All Seasons.” The performances and the dialogue are terrific. Robert Shaw’s Henry VIII is especially good.
Indeed, this play/movie has been quoted by the Supreme Court about 5 times. (Mostly the line about giving the Devil the benefit of the law). Other than Shakespeare’s canon, I’m not sure there another play with as many quotes in judicial opinions.