Looking for Richard, Al Pacino's 1996 documentary about the process involved in preparing a production of a Shakespeare play, is starting to look like one of the best Shakespeare films ever made. Among its many qualities is the fact that it's an honest demonstration of the research that goes into an actor and/or director's work. In the film, Pacino never pretends to be something he isn't: he shows himself consulting historians, scholars and other theatre professionals as he tries to get inside the play. The film does show him to be what he is, though: a great actor, who brings tremendous life and excitement to his lines. We also see some very memorable (albeit brief) performances from several other actors including Penelope Allen as Queen Elizabeth Woodville, Kevin Conway as Lord Hastings and Kevin Spacey as Buckingham. Another thing that I like about the film is the fact that it doesn't attempt to turn the play itself into something it isn't. Pacino treats it as a history play, the correct approach, which should be presented accurately and then left for the audience to interpret. Many scholars and other directors, including some in the film, should take this cue. Here's a clip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8WG1OVBAHk.