If they cast a "name" for Max, wouldn't that run the risk of it being a bit too spoilerish? In case there are people who will watch it who are unfamiliar with the material? I guess the people who would be most inclined to watch this would already be familiar with it, so I guess it's a non-issue.
I get that, but I also wonder how jarring it would be for both Joe and Betty to look like they fifty years younger rather than like 15-30 years younger (Joe/Betty).
Conversely, this is the ONLY ending I like now even though this is the most I like Eliza and Henry together. Especially with the way Ambrose played it opposite Hadden-Paton. I like what Donica did with Freddy during Eliza's return to Covent Garden and how he was listening it and having light bulb moments and deciding he still wanted to be with Eliza. The second time I saw it, I saw far stage left so I didn't get to see much of it, but when I saw it orchestra center the first time arou
bk said: "NONE of this is coming from Paramount, for God's sake. Paramount has made one comment thus far: "No comment." This is ALL coming from Mr. Lloyd Webber's publicity office. I mean, with every new planted item this becomes not only more obvious but more ludicrous. And funny, if they've just contracted this writer who has, what, one show under his belt, they'll be shooting this in October? My goodness."
With her "acting" skills and limited vocal range? I know some think Close isn't much better, but at least Close is an actress. I'm a huge ass Madonna fan, but I don't want another reason for Patti Lupone to call Madonna a "movie killer" again.
This project may collapse, like many projects do after this sort of announcement. However, since it seems Paramount has a director and a screenwriter lined up (according to the DailyFail which I'm weary of believing if not for the Hollywood Reporter's other report), then I don't see why we can't have some fun discussing it until we find out nothing is being done with this project come October. In one of Close's latest Instagram videos, she talks about resting before enteri
As I'm surprised as I am at the success it has in London, I guess it shouldn't be. The U.S. and England do have some shared history and the a major focus of Hamilton is the American Revolutionary War fighting against the British and seeking independence from them, so it's not like the Brits aren't involved in the story in some capacity. I thought they'd be offended by the King George depiction, but I guess they're ok with it as they make fun of their
I don't have high hopes for this because of the creative team behind it (Rob Ashford??? really?) and the material itself. That said, I don't know why bk is overreacting to the announcement like this. I mean sure, the project could end up not coming to fruition because it happens all the time to all kinds of announced projects, not just ones that are movie adaptations of Broadway musicals. However, with this announcement, at least we know there's been some traction and talks going
Exactly. Aren't most of these jukebox musicals appealing to baby boomers? I mean, Donna Summer, Cher, The Four Seasons, Gloria Estefan, so on and so forth. They're taking advantage of the nostalgia trip these shows provide.
Are there stage actors you think have adapted well on screen despite their stage training? Based on your post, you made me wonder what actors do you think are excellent on screen. I know you said you felt Julia Roberts and Amy Adams have moments. I do think it really depends on the material. Not every film wants total realism because otherwise we'd have much more "mumblecore" films or amateur actors (hiring people of the local community who have had no acting experience) which I
Feb 28
2019, 09:35:04 AM
OlBlueEyes said: "For the most part the Italians were too busy working hard and getting ahead and providing for their families to be concerned with slurs, real and imaginary."
That is not to say, however, that individuals within groups that have mobilized to fight slurs and negative representation and forms of injustice also don't work hard or provide for their families. Also, I do think there has been some sort of revival of Italian-American pride. There's p
Hamilfan2 said: "Personally I don't think that this is a great first introduction to Merrily. My advice would be the watch the Sonia Friedman version, which was recorded professionally in London. That is pretty much acknowledged as the best version of the show to date. If you like that, then I would saythat you should see the Roundabout production for a completely different take. And if you don't like that one then you definitely won't like the Roundabout production. In m
Feb 27
2019, 02:20:33 PM
I'm assuming we're talking about all musicals that use preexisting music from recording artists and not distinguishing a bio-musical like Jersey Boys/Beautiful/Summer/The Cher Show from ones like Mamma Mia where they repurpose the preexisting music to a wholly unrelated and original story. Whatever the answer to the question is, the fact is they are here to stay for a while. Like Hollywood, Broadway has recognize the money making potential in nostalgia. These things are cash grabs and
vampire musical said: "I (shamefully) have never seen this show on stage. For some reason or another I've missed various opportunities to see productions both professional and amatuer over the years.
All I want to know is: If you've never seen the show and aren't that familiar with the music but want to see a production, is this a "good enough" production to see? Or should I hold out? I hate seeing terrible productions of good shows as a first experie
Yeah, but she didn't need to and it was unprovoked. I think there's a lot of sympathy for Close right now from many of her fellow actors who seem to be her biggest supporters. On another forum, some people were discussing possible projects that would be easier to produce and be green lit than this foolhardy venture to bring Sunset Boulevard on the big screen. Someone elsewhere mentioned 33 Variations and I think that could work. I was thinking something like
I would prefer Close forget about this and find another project that's worthy of her talents. I just think nobody is going to finance this, it'll be compared too much to the original, and even musical theatre fans aren't big on this show. Do something else, something that could be financed easier. I hope the goodwill towards her after this Oscar season will make more people interested in Close. She had to fight to make both Albert Nobbs and The Wife
Theatrefanboy1 said: "For the record I’d like to give Julia Roberts another chance. And forget all about her original debut."
Me too. I think she's become a much better actress now than she was before and I'd like to see her try again. I think those film actors who didn't have initial success on stage, I think many of them who do display skill on film just need more experience and an understanding director to guide them.
Hollywood has decided that only one actress over the age of 60 will be regularly cast in big roles and it's Meryl Streep. She has first dibs on every project and like 20 other actresses have to fight for the scraps or make their own projects like Glenn Close. The British dames are luckier because they always have British talent to create roles for them non-stop. Even outside of TV, the Brits take care of their older respected talent in great numbers than Hollywood does, well when it comes
