Much Ado About Nothing

I re-watched the Joss Whedon version of Much Ado About nothing in lieu of reading it, and damn if I didn't enjoy it just as much the 2nd time.  It's extremely comfy.  I like the Kenneth Branagh version too, but I think the Whedon version is more intimate.  If I could pick and choose actors from each version that would be great.  Clark Gregg was perfect, Denzel Washington was the best as always, I'd move Keaton to a more serious role, maybe the Friar? Nathan Fillion plays the constable perfectly.  I think I'd take the female lead from the Whedon with Kenneth Branagh as Benedic.  Keanu can stay because he's great now.
All this Shakespeare (two days of Shakespeare) has really been enriching my life, I even went on a treadmill today for the first time in I can't remember how long.  Went a solid 10 minutes (7 minutes), convinced myself I'd take a break and that break turned into Better Call Saul and popcorn, but still I feel accomplished.  I'm going to try to turn this treadmill thing into an actual habit because I think the last time I had a good cardiovascular system was in 10th grade.
I got a bunch of new music today, Alvvays have a very good debut album that everyone should listen to.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzlc8yXqxSs
Alvvays, by Allvays, full album.
I also am finally getting deeper into Art Tatum after a long intrigued circling of his work.  Like most artists I won't get archivally into it for a while, but this 2cd set I got is a good start.  He's pretty amazing, and a great third favor to the Neapolitan mix of James P. Johnson, Fats Waller, and Art Tatum.
I'm going to try to figure out who is which flavor in that ice cream.
I'd say Fats Waller is strawberry for his flamboyant showmanship and striking personality.
James P. Johnson is vanilla for being not as uniquely remarkable as the other musicians, but always dependable and enjoyable.
Art Tatum is chocolate for being so rich in virtuosity (#witty) and deep and such.  If spearmint were a flavor in Neapolitan rather than chocolate I'd say he's more like spearmint for being always striking and refreshing.

Now I want ice cream but it's time for bed and that would be a bad idea.
Any Art Tatum selection is going to be amazing, so I'll go with the song he played in his first cutting contest with James P. Johnson and Fats Waller that stunned them both, and everyone in the room.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CaPeks0H3_s
Tiger Rag, by Art Tatum. from the Jazz Classics CD.