Miscellaneous Movie Musings

[Snowflake]

Originally Posted by Prudence

I don't know if I could pick one period. I love classic musicals. Sappy, silly, sweet, romantic musicals. (Special bonus for tapping.) Whether Fred and Ginger in the 30s or Gene Kelly in the 50s or gosh, Sound of Music, Music Man, and Mary Poppins were all in the 60s I think....

Now I'm in a quandry - should I watch Brigadoon or the Music Man tonight?

Music Man, hands down for me! I've never been able to get through Brigadoon. Not the best Minelli pic, to me anyway! :-)

American in Paris, The Bandwagon (my all time fav of the MGM Freed unit musicals).....I'm nothing if not opinionated

[Prudence]

I was in a high school production of Brigadoon, so each viewing comes with fun memories. (Even though the film version doesn't include the song I sung.)

[scaeagles]

I was Harry Beaton.

"And I'm leavin' Brigadoon! And 'tis the end of all of ye! The Miracle's over!!!!!!!"

Best last-line-before-intermission ever in a musical.

I much prefered being the bad guy to being the good guy when I was in musicals. More fun. But I don't like the movie adaptation of Brigadoon at all.

[Snowflake]

Originally Posted by Gemini Cricket

And your reviews, m'dear...?

I very much enjoyed both films.

Brokeback was as lyrical as expected from Ang Lee. Visually langourous, gorgeous exteriors and a very quiet film. While I did not find the film too terribly deep, I think that's because I'm the only person on the planet who has not yet read the original short story.

I enjoyed both performances by Gyllenhall and Ledger, but explain to me why Ledger was nominated for an Academy Award? I missed something extraordinary in his performance, at least nothing struck me. But, that's me and I'm pretty sure the fault is with me and not him. I was annoyed with myself for not turning on the subtitles until late in the film. I laugh thinking people found Tatou unintelliglble in Da Vinco Code, Ledger was very hard to understand (at least to me). Maybe I would have felt more had I the smarts to turn on the subtitles.

It was a very good film and I thought the wigs for (I cannot for the life of me remember her name) were silly. I don't care what you put on her head, she still looked to be 24 yesars old even though the story took you through 20 years. Same thing for the guys, neither one looked any older, mustachio made no difference for Gyllenhall (nice doe eyes on him, though).

I give it a 3 out of 4.

Transamerica was fun and touching. A typical road trip picture in a lot of respects, including the obvious plot holes. I found the whole premiss of the shrink witholding final signature for the operation until Bree went to NY to deal with her newly discovered son a bit of a stretch. I thought Huffman was very good as well. But part of me thinks how much more effective this would have been with a guy playing the part. It's not Victor/Victoria for me, a girl impersonating a man impersonating a woman, know what I mean?

The development of the relationship between Bree & Toby just moved along too fast. Unless they had something really cathartic to bind them, aside from the car being stolen, it seemed pretty superficial. But how much can you explore and how deep can you go in 90 minutes?

In any case, I thought it was enjoyable, not a great film, but a worthy one.

I give it 2 out of 4.

[Not Afraid]

Musical? Cabaret. By FAR my favorite.

[Gemini Cricket]

Originally Posted by Not Afraid

Musical? Cabaret. By FAR my favorite.

That's a good one. Love it.

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Musical....West Side Story or Sound of Music. Hmm, gotta give it to West Side I think, the dancing puts it over the top. Love everything about that movie.

[Prudence]

gah - could I choose my favorite musical?! I'd have to separate filmed versions of stage musicals from film-only musicals. And I don't think there's a movie version of my favorite stage musical...hmmm.....

Probably Music Man for movie version of stage musical.

I don't even think I could decide on a movie-only musical favorite. Top Hat? Swing Time? On the Town?

[mistyisjafo]

I'm not a big fan of musicals! I worked a summer theater as spotlight for "Little Shop of Horrors" years ago and I'm still tramatized. Probably my only favorite musical would be "Hair". I love the music!

[Ponine]

Originally Posted by Prudence

I was in a high school production of Brigadoon, so each viewing comes with fun memories. (Even though the film version doesn't include the song I sung.)

Ooooohhh!!! Does that mean you were Meg?? You've got the attitude for it.
I wanted that role... Got that damn soprano Fiona. :P

Originally Posted by Scaeagles

I was Harry Beaton.

"And I'm leavin' Brigadoon! And 'tis the end of all of ye! The Miracle's over!!!!!!!"

Yeah I can see that... Now that I've seen a pic. You must have been an impressive Harry.