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Michelle Lee introduces the reader to recent critics of Hamlet and what historical influences those critics believe guided Shakespeare in his writing. Among many, she references critics who read Hamlet maintaing it is guided by the Renaissance idea of skepticism to critics who have more religious readings of the play.

Section on criticism of Hamlet from the Mr. Shakespeare portal

A critical view of how film adaptations change the discourse, reflexivity and meta-theatrical aspects of Shakespeare's plays. Sarah Hatchuel discusses the use of cutting and framing in Branagh's film versions and how his choices may lead the audience; but that this process, though often problematic, can still be true to the play's discourse.

Unlike the common belief that Hamlet pretends insanity to further his plots of revenge, Paul Jorgenson's article is directed at showing how Hamlet has gropped "his way from an initial torpor and grief, through conscious anger, to a clear-sighted though troubled sanity". Jorgenson asserts that Hamlet develops deep melancholy and that his following actions stem from his attempt to regain his senses. He believes that Hamlet's transformation is an example of successful psychotherapy.

A discussion of the variability of how Hamlet can be played, focusing on several recent (ie 2002) productions in New York City. I figure this article could be used if one were wanting to compare and contrast ultra-modern stagings of Hamlet with others from the past.

The classic look at Hamlet through an anthropological lens -- and the Tiv tribe of West Africa