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by Stephen_Murray,  in Movies
Thanks.
"Rent" is the favorite musical of two of my friends—the stage version, that is. Neither even likes the movie. I'm even cool to "La Boheme" with the much better music Puccini supplied the story.
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Aug 24, 2006
8:46 am PDT
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by donkee
Great list; I'm a big fan of all the musicals you listed. Though I have to disagree with you on Rent, it's one of my favorites :)
♥Brittany
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Aug 23, 2006
11:37 pm PDT
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Re: But...but.... (Reply to this comment)
by Stephen_Murray, in Movies
13 can explain a lot, but the popularity of the Belleville triplets is inexplicable to me.
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Jul 3, 2006
5:58 pm PDT
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But...but.... (Reply to this comment)
by millinocket,  in Movies
I loved Les Triplettes! Though I can see why it isn't everyone's cup-o-tea. We liked the cycling caricature a lot, being uber-fans of the sport.
And I loved Grease, too. Well, I was thirteen at the time, so I plead insanity......
Fine list! Lots of movies here for me to check out.
Sue
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Jul 2, 2006
12:06 pm PDT
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Re: WOW! (Reply to this comment)
by Stephen_Murray, in Movies
Thanks... and ain't no way (though if I were given the resources to shoot a musical, that song might be a basis).
Also, there ain't ever again going to be the congregation of skilledmusical-making technicians that there was at MGM for the decade after World War II (though they made many bad musicals along with the great ones—and more mediocre ones than either bad or great ones).
It was the big-budget bombs of the 1960s that tried to continue the tradition (Finian's Rainbow, On a Clear Day, Hello Dolly, Paint Your Wagon) that killed the genre, even with big commercial successes of West Side Story, My Fair Lady, and The Sound of Music).
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Jun 25, 2006
12:30 pm PDT
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Re: Re: i loved (Reply to this comment)
by ifif1938
The month isn't over
Or July. :) I have too many other movies myself I want to review, just haven't had the chance...Any my own list of favorites..so I'll just keep it going.
Barbara
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Jun 25, 2006
9:19 am PDT
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WOW! (Reply to this comment)
by le_domaine
Great list! I do love (and always have loved) a good musical. It looks like you've done a pretty thorough job here. But, it too sad we have little to nothing to choose from this generation. Either talent or story is missing for me in the most recent musicals. Ever think of going in the business?
Rouchelle
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Jun 25, 2006
12:47 am PDT
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by Stephen_Murray, in Movies
He can sing and wasn't the problem. Lee Marvin also couldn't sing, yet had a hit single from "Paint Your Wagon"?!!
You inspired me to lengthen my list of musicals I either didn't make it through or can't believe I made my way through.
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Jun 24, 2006
12:21 pm PDT
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Re: Fantastic list! (Reply to this comment)
by Stephen_Murray, in Movies
Maybe I should try "1776" again. "Fiddler" has its moments, but is way, way too long.
And somewhere there must be someone who adored the movie "The Little Prince."
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Jun 24, 2006
10:48 am PDT
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I thought I'd (Reply to this comment)
by Stephen_Murray, in Movies
more or less seen them all (or at least before bailing out of some), but la Stanwyck as Gypsy Rose I missed (and would definitely take a look at if it came my way). Is is really a musical?
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Jun 24, 2006
10:04 am PDT
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Fantastic list! (Reply to this comment)
by quidrock
Although I loved/love "Cabaret", I have to go with "Singin' In the Rain" as my top musical.
And (sigh), Stephen, I loved "Fiddler". And I loved "1776".
No, I didn't love "Xanadu". I could not finish...the horror.
quid
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Jun 24, 2006
10:02 am PDT
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Clint Eastwood (Reply to this comment)
by shopaholic_man
and Musical don't belong in the same sentence, let alone the same movie! Your choices for Unwatchable Musicals was as entertaining as your list of favorite musicals!
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Jun 24, 2006
6:38 am PDT
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Remembering the greats (Reply to this comment)
by alocsin
Glad to see this list honors Fred Astaire, Ginger Rodgers, Gene Kelly, Cyd Cherise, Gwen Verdon, and Busby Berkeley.
I consider "Can't Stop the Music" one of the worst films ever made. Even the hunks in the YMCA number couldn't save it.
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Jun 24, 2006
5:58 am PDT
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I agree (Reply to this comment)
by George_Chabot, in Movies
with Bob Fosse's Kabaret as the top, at least to my stunted development in musical film appreciation; however, I think you overlooked Barbara Stanwyck in her babe days as Gypsy Rose Lee-like icon "Lady of Burlesque. No flesh was exposed, but it was pretty dang good. ;>
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Jun 24, 2006
4:02 am PDT
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Good worst and best choices in...... (Reply to this comment)
by quadophile
Xanadu and Cabaret! Cannot agree more on that :)
Cheers!
Anis
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Jun 24, 2006
3:49 am PDT
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by Stephen_Murray, in Movies
I love "The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T," too (but see exclusion of instrumentalists).
My discontents with "Fiddler" (Topol in particular) are elaborated in my review. I liked the synthesizer composer in "Fame!" I might not like the choreography now, but I know that I still like the music, 'cause I play it from time to time.
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Jun 23, 2006
11:53 pm PDT
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by trust12345
I recently re-watched Fiddler and Fame!. I hold the former in high esteem-- and feel it stands up to scrutiny on many levels, despite some white-washing of tragedy, but hey-- it's a family musical, and I think speaks with a universal tongue. Fame! feels quite dated now, though there are some excellent numbers. Irene Cara doing "Out Here on my Own" is outstanding.
For not quite Top 20 material, but still a blast, I love The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T.
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Jun 23, 2006
11:18 pm PDT
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Re: i loved (Reply to this comment)
by Stephen_Murray, in Movies
The month isn't over.
I love the last part of "All That Jazz" as I mentioned in my #1 pick.
"DeLoveley" didn't work for me, beyond the considerable distortions of Porter's biography.
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Jun 23, 2006
8:20 pm PDT
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i loved (Reply to this comment)
by ifif1938
Delovely...it was so delightful...:)
What about All That Jazz...Bob Fosse's original..my favorite line as he looks in the mirror,"show time!"...
Not that I disagree with any of your choices, at least those that I've seen.
No more French movies?
Have a good weekend..
Barbara
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Jun 23, 2006
7:38 pm PDT
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McDonald & Eddy (Reply to this comment)
by Stephen_Murray, in Movies
I have and you are! They were popular, but they put me to sleep or gag me. I don't like Ms. M as "The Merry Widow" either.
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Jun 23, 2006
7:03 pm PDT
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Great Choices (Reply to this comment)
by Granniemose
But I wonder if you ever saw Jeanette McDonald and Nelson Eddy in their musical(s). I liked them, but perhaps I was in the minority.
Virginia
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Jun 23, 2006
6:52 pm PDT
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