The Shakespeare Conference: SHK 9.002 Friday, 1 January 1998. From: Richard A Burt <This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. > Date: Monday, 29 Dec 1997 16:53:45 -0500 (EST) Subject: Costner's the Postman Some subscribers may be interested to know that The Postman thematizes Shakespeare. (Costner's character is nicknamed "Shakespeare.") The film is awful, to be sure. Best, Richard