BE MORE CHILL (Broadway) Reviews Mar 11
2019, 07:23:23 PM
I miss the days when the Tony nominating committee could make decisions like ‘no musical this season is worth nominating for Best Musical so we’re just going to leave that category out.’
Seth Rudetsky/Lilla Crawford Mar 11
2019, 03:49:38 PM
I’m pretty sure there was some official acknowledgement that the creative team realized after she was cast that having a very young child (as Sophia was) in the part didn’t work and that they realized it was a mistake. Maybe it was in an interview with Rob Marshall but I believe it has been discussed by the creative team of the film.
2019 Olivier Awards Mar 7
2019, 12:53:03 PM
Pretty sure the women from SIX will take the supporting actress award. I’d look out for it to surprise in some other catafories too. It’s the only show of the nominees this year that’s a true sensation in London.
Sunset Blvd Movie Adaptation Casting Ideas Mar 6
2019, 11:53:08 PM
For the movie to work at all, the filmmakers have to be able to suspend the audiences belief that Close is her actual age. In this story, Close is playing a woman in her earlyt 50s. Period. The pure historical fact that film didn’t become popular entertainment until the 1910s dictates this. Unless they change the year the story is set in, Norma Desmond is 50ish.
I frankly think everyone is likely making too big a deal of Close’s actual age. Its not a stretch to believe that they mitgh
Sunset Blvd Movie Adaptation Casting Ideas Mar 6
2019, 08:42:45 PM
I don’t think we know that the film is going to be made in color. I mean I would presume so but we don’t know that.
Michael Jackson musical...new documentary Mar 5
2019, 11:36:42 PM
With all due respect, if you haven’t watched the documentary, don’t post here. Go watch it and then respond so you know what you’re talking about.
And Wade Robson has made millions over the years as a choreographer for television and arena tours. He’s also won numerous Emmy awards and other honors. It’s higjly doubtful he is bringing up the allegations against Jackson now to generate fame and fortune.
Michael Jackson musical...new documentary Mar 5
2019, 01:41:27 PM
After watching this documentary I am completely convinced there will soon be more people coming forward with new allegations of abuse against Jackson. The rebuttals by the estate are horrifying to me and I think are going to be the final nail inthe coffin for Michael Jackson’s legacy.
ScottyDoesn'tKnow2 said: "With a 70+ year-old Close, I wouldn't mind having the other characters aged up as well."
All good and well but I think it’s pretty imperative to the story that Betty is likely the age Norma was at the height of her glory. Betty’s youth (and optimism that comes with youth) is essential to the story in my view. I wouldn’t suggest they age the character.
What Happened to the Original Broadway Sets (Sunset Blvd) Mar 1
2019, 11:34:24 PM
Well I would kind of presume the scenes that take place at Paramount would be shot there. Sadly, there isn’t too much of the Hollywood of that era that is left. Schwabs and of course the interiors of the mansion will likely have to be built in a studio.
BrodyFosse123 said: "Paramount has no comment because this is nonsense.
Also, Glenn Close would never allow a newbie film director to helm this. This has been a passion project for her for 2 decades. She’s smart enough to connect established names on this project, not someone learning on the job on HER project. "
OR Maybe Rob Ashford has the best cinematic concept for the material. Look to Rob Marshall getting the CHICAGO g
Will Glenn Close get her Oscar for Sunset? Mar 1
2019, 12:11:10 PM
I suppose to be fair, Rob Marshall hadnt exactly given the world much in the way of film direction before CHICAGO to inspire hope that the film would turn out as strong as it did. Rob Ashford is essentially coming to this at a similar time in his career trajectory, so maybe he will surprise. Who knows- but It’s not like we have ten brilliant and proven directors of movie musicals waiting in the wings. It’s a very hit or miss genre that has foiled even very experienced and accomplished film dire
Hamilton: Das Musical! Mar 1
2019, 03:47:46 AM
For the record, HAMILTON is a massive huge hit in London. You sort of insinuate that it isn’t as popular there as it is in the states and that’s not true at all.
I wasn’t necessarily suggesting those people for the part, more equating their status as musical theatre stars in the US verses the UK where Rosalie Craig is equivalent.
The more I think about it, and this contradicts what I said earlier about getting an all American cast, The musical theater performer I think would be really great as Bobbie is Cynthia Erivo. What I disliked about Craig’s performance is that it was so slight; it was as if Bobby were the character o
Will Glenn Close get her Oscar for Sunset? Feb 27
2019, 01:49:09 PM
I don’t think “Three Tall Women” would work as a film and if it were made, why wouldn’t they get two time Oscar winner Glenda Jackson to reprise her Tony Award winning part?
But I appreciate the sentiment of trying to suggest roles for Glenn Close. But don’t forget she began her film career with remarkable performances in small roles, that also generated her Oscar nominations. I have no doubt she will continue working for a good many years and will continue to find interesting parts. P
Company London Feb 26
2019, 02:14:41 PM
While there are many things about Elliot's concept to champion, one of the issues I had (as a Brit who lives in the states) is that it distinctly lacked the feeling of New York, and its a very New York show. I truly hope they cast an entirely American cast for this if it comes to Broadway, because I think there will be a subconscious bias against the performers (including Craig) if this very American show is presented on Broadway with a British company.
This spoof featuring Julie Andrews doing Ariana Grande's music video for "7 Rings" is hilarious. For those of you who haven't heard of "7 Rings" - it heavily samples "My Favorite Things" and has been top of the pop charts for weeks. Well done.
But Gloria Swanson DID make films during the talking era. I partly think what happened to Swanson was that by the time talking pictures came around, she had aged out of being an ingenue / femme fatale as per the standards of the era and had trouble (or didn't want to) age into older, more appropriate roles.
This is also a subplot echoed in SUNSET BOULEVARD.
BrodyFosse123 said: "QueenAlice said: "If it must happen at all, I'm still stuck on the idea of Michelle Pfeiffer for a film version of SUNSET BOULEVARD. She can sing, is a brilliant actress,is the right age, the right glamour, the right mystique, and also overdue for Oscar recognition."
Pfeiffer is a 3-time Oscar nominee: LOVE FIELD, THE FABULOUS BAKER BOYS (which she sang in) and DANGEROUS LIAISONS. The Academy is more than aware of her talent.
