TheQuibbler said: This was something I kept thinking about while I watched the documentary, too. I have to wonder if society didn’t take these things seriously because the issues were turned into a joke. It reminded me of a similar sentiment from Hannah Gadsby’sNannette,and while the topic is different, I think it’s applicable here, too:
“Do you know who used to be an easy punch line? Monica Lewinsky.Maybe, if comedians had done their
Watched the documentary. I don't think I'll able to separate the man from the music ever again. This is coming from someone who saw Michael Jackson’s ONE by Cirque du Soleil twice (it really is the best show in Vegas right now). The only way I would ever see Janet (admittedly, I’m a much bigger fan of hers than of her brother) in Vegas is if she made some kind of statement.
I applaud HBO for airing it, along with the Oprah interview, even in the face of a lawsu
^ well at least it wasn't all for nothing. Now that you mention that, I do remember seeing/reading that somewhere.
If anyone knows if any footage that exists on youtube of Crista Moore's Louise, I'd be very interested to see it.
Arthur Laurents (usually quite the curmudgeon when reminiscing about Gypsy) called her "incandescent" in one of his books, so I'd love to see/read more about her performance.
DAME said: "I couldn't sit thru even the first clip. Too painful. I am sure she would rather forget all this. But I wonder if she has ever talked about it?
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To my knowledge, she's never openly discussed it.
I can't think of anyone who has been more ripped to shreds than Lavin was for Gypsy. As Morosco pointed out, Frank Rich called her "a scrappy, pugnacious terrier snapping at
I agree, Abigail Breslin was the best thing about Scream Queens (a show recently cancelled after a dreadful sophomore season).
However, she was severely miscast here. I'm not body shaming but for this remake (and it IS a remake so I'm taking them to task here) probably would have been a good idea to go with someone who is a BIT more of a dancer (Jennifer Grey WAS a dancer) and find a Johnny who could actially act AND move his hips! Its called Dir
Sunday in the Park with George (the 2008 London transfer), the projection technology, while striking at first, felt like a gimmick. Call me old fashioned, but I actually like seeing the hand made set pieces (the trees from the painting, soldier, etc.) fly in and out. That's what makes the original so magical. The leads were also terribly under-whelming.
QueenAlice said: "Laura Linney attempted Marquise de Merteuil in LES LIAISONS.... a few years ago - a role with the steely resolve of Regina- and most thought she was rather miscast in that production. Linney just doesn't project regal aristocracy (Regina you could say is Southern aristocracy). Come to think of it - you know who would be a great Regina is Janet McTeer who is of course coming to Broadway as Marquise de Merteuil next season
best12bars said: "Cats relies heavily on performances, since there isn't much plot to speak of. While animated characters would open up visual possibilities, it would also rob us of seeing these actors perform. Then again, would film audiences buy theatrical makeup and costumes (and leotards) on human actors who are supposed to be cats? It works (not always) with children's films, such as Wizard of Oz. But then you're turning Cats into a ch
