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Tag: musical

reviews

NINE

Good luck maestro…you’re gonna need it.

Posted on December 30, 2009January 13, 2012
reviews

FAME

I wish I could remember their names.

Posted on September 28, 2009January 28, 2012
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Stage Fright (FAME Trailer)

I must admit, I’m curious about this one. I’m a fan of the original…and given that I went to a high school for the arts, … Read More ›

Posted on June 17, 2009
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Mambo Italiano (Rob Marshall’s NINE Trailer)

Seeing this trailer left me with more than a few questions. For starters, how did a remake of a autobiographical movie by one of the … Read More ›

Posted on May 27, 2009
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The Bitch of Living

Last night, m’lady and I went to see SPRING AWAKENING at The Canon Theatre. It’s an amazing musical. Go see it if you have the … Read More ›

Posted on April 15, 2009
reactions, TIFF

TIFF Reaction: EVERY LITTLE STEP

A funny thing happened on the way to EVERY LITTLE STEP, the doc about the revival of the 1970’s Broadway hit A Chorus Line. As … Read More ›

Posted on September 13, 2008July 25, 2011
listy goodness

I Got Rhythm

I’m not entirely sure why, but I seem to suddenly be surrounded by musicals. Last weekend I watched MAMMA MIA!…next weekend I’ll be seeing the … Read More ›

Posted on August 7, 2008August 23, 2012
reviews

MAMMA MIA!

Trying to grade films with stars is ultimately pointless, but still tricky. Now along comes a film that makes me completely re-write the rules of grading.

Posted on August 3, 2008September 1, 2012
reviews

SWEENEY TODD

Tim Burton takes a truly grisly tale and finds a way to make it even more gruesome.

Posted on April 8, 2008September 1, 2012
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If You Want Blood

I couldn’t help it – I had to break from my one post a day/one trailer a week rhythm for this one. As I mentioned … Read More ›

Posted on October 5, 2007
reviews

ACROSS THE UNIVERSE

Is there anybody going to listen to the story…all about the girl who came to stay?

Posted on September 21, 2007September 1, 2012
TIFF

Reaction: ACROSS THE UNIVERSE

Fair warning: These two reaction posts will deal very little with the actual plot of the films, since I have a lot to get to … Read More ›

Posted on September 11, 2007

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