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Andrew Ahn recommended Opening Night (1977) in Movies (curated)
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Nightmare Cinema (2018)
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Five strangers converge at a haunted movie theater owned by The Projectionist (Mickey Rourke). Once...
BankofMarquis (1832 KP) rated tick, tick...Boom! (2021) in Movies
Jan 11, 2022
A Love Letter
If you ever worked on a live theater performance, whether as a performer, tech crew, make-up, costumes, box office, etc…the Netflix Original film tick, tick…BOOM is for you.
If you are a theater lover, the Netflix Original film tick, tick…BOOM is for you.
If you are not interested in live theater at all..then, perhaps, tick, tick…BOOM might be a little too “inside baseball” for you.
Based on the one man concert/show/performance by the late Jonathan Larson, the writer of the the Pulitzer Prize winning musical RENT, tick, tick…BOOM expands this performance piece and turns it into a biopic of the artist who passed as his hit musical was just about ready to debut.
As written by Steven Levenson and Directed by Lin-Manuel Miranda, tick, tick…BOOM is a love letter to Broadway, to artists struggling to make it in the Great White Way, to the community of disaffected peoples in 1990 and, mostly, to Jonathan Larson himself.
Andrew Garfield is transcendent in his portrayal of Larson. He embodies this character with love, ambition, focus, flaws and a surprisingly strong singing voice. It is an Oscar-nomination worthy performance.
He is joined, lovingly, by a strong supporting cast starting with Alexandra Shipp (as Larson’s girlfriend), Robin de Jesus (as his best friend) and Vanessa Hudgens (as a performer in the show, called Superbia, that he is trying to get up on the boards). These young performers are joined by a couple of wily veterans including Judith Light (as his Agent) and Bradley Whitford (as the late Stephen Sondheim). They bring energy, star power and…yes…love…to the screen.
And that is what this film ultimately is, a love letter to all of the artists (both on-stage and off) that try, despite immeasurable odds, to get a show on it’s feet. Director Miranda infuses this film with homages to theater - and theater people - and sprinkles in some very good songs that drives this point home.
None of the numbers hit home as hard as the “Diner” song - a song that features many, many Broadway performers, both new and old, that were either inspirations to Larson - or were inspired by him (including Miranda himself).
Come for the musical, stay for the outstanding performance of Garfield, and immerse yourself into the world of struggling artists in NYC in the 1990’s. You’ll be glad you did.
Letter Grade: A-
8 stars (out of 10) and you can take that to the Bank(ofMarquis)
If you are a theater lover, the Netflix Original film tick, tick…BOOM is for you.
If you are not interested in live theater at all..then, perhaps, tick, tick…BOOM might be a little too “inside baseball” for you.
Based on the one man concert/show/performance by the late Jonathan Larson, the writer of the the Pulitzer Prize winning musical RENT, tick, tick…BOOM expands this performance piece and turns it into a biopic of the artist who passed as his hit musical was just about ready to debut.
As written by Steven Levenson and Directed by Lin-Manuel Miranda, tick, tick…BOOM is a love letter to Broadway, to artists struggling to make it in the Great White Way, to the community of disaffected peoples in 1990 and, mostly, to Jonathan Larson himself.
Andrew Garfield is transcendent in his portrayal of Larson. He embodies this character with love, ambition, focus, flaws and a surprisingly strong singing voice. It is an Oscar-nomination worthy performance.
He is joined, lovingly, by a strong supporting cast starting with Alexandra Shipp (as Larson’s girlfriend), Robin de Jesus (as his best friend) and Vanessa Hudgens (as a performer in the show, called Superbia, that he is trying to get up on the boards). These young performers are joined by a couple of wily veterans including Judith Light (as his Agent) and Bradley Whitford (as the late Stephen Sondheim). They bring energy, star power and…yes…love…to the screen.
And that is what this film ultimately is, a love letter to all of the artists (both on-stage and off) that try, despite immeasurable odds, to get a show on it’s feet. Director Miranda infuses this film with homages to theater - and theater people - and sprinkles in some very good songs that drives this point home.
None of the numbers hit home as hard as the “Diner” song - a song that features many, many Broadway performers, both new and old, that were either inspirations to Larson - or were inspired by him (including Miranda himself).
Come for the musical, stay for the outstanding performance of Garfield, and immerse yourself into the world of struggling artists in NYC in the 1990’s. You’ll be glad you did.
Letter Grade: A-
8 stars (out of 10) and you can take that to the Bank(ofMarquis)
Blood on the Stage, 1800 to 1900: Milestone Plays of Murder, Mystery, and Mayhem
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The history of theater is rife with tales of crime, suspense, and murder. The nineteenth century was...
There’s No Murder Like Show Murder
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Tasha Weaver has seen her fair share of divas come and go while working as the costume shop head at...
Charles Burbridge (13 KP) rated Midnight Sun (2018) in Movies
Mar 29, 2018
Moviepass strikes again, taking me to a film I'd never, ever pay to see in a theater.
Surprisingly, Midnight Sun was competent. It is a reasonable movie aimed square at teen girls, and guess what? Since my daughters were once teen girls, I think that I can say that this would have hit them square in the feels.
Was the movie for me? No. Did I actively hate it? No. Will the target audience rave about it? Likely.
Surprisingly, Midnight Sun was competent. It is a reasonable movie aimed square at teen girls, and guess what? Since my daughters were once teen girls, I think that I can say that this would have hit them square in the feels.
Was the movie for me? No. Did I actively hate it? No. Will the target audience rave about it? Likely.
Andrew Koltuniuk (767 KP) rated Christopher Robin (2018) in Movies
Aug 12, 2018
Beautiful
Wow. I went into this movie with very low expectations. I had absolutely no idea what to think of it. I came out of this movie and I was so incredibly happy. I think I teared up several times while I watched the movie. It was very well done. The cinematography was gorgeous and I really loved the story. I would highly recommend to go see this film in the theater. It is so worth it.
Sawyer (231 KP) rated BLACKHAWK (1952) in Movies
Aug 17, 2018
blackhawk not down
Blackhawk is a 1952 movie serial which is basically the early version of a TV show 15 minute parts which you would watch between feature films at the theater
Blackhawk is the story of a of an internationally formed and represented Air Force Squadron fighting to protect freedom
Blackhawk is the story of a of an internationally formed and represented Air Force Squadron fighting to protect freedom
Russ Troutt (291 KP) rated Last Flag Flying (2017) in Movies
Jul 6, 2019
So happy to have finally gotten around to watching this as it never hit local theater here. Last Flag Flying is one of the best movies I've watched recently. Laughed until I cried, then cried a lil more. The natural chemistry between Carell, Cranston, and Fishburne is wonderful and takes this beautifully written story to the next level. Brought back a lot of memories for me too for different reasons. Last Flag Flying should be your next movie playing.