Tag: musical
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Merrily We Roll Along; THE TURN OF THE YEARS AND THE TURN OF THE CAMERA
Maria Friedman’s Merrily We Roll Along preserves the emotional sweep of Sondheim’s musical through committed performances from Jonathan Griffith, Daniel Radcliffe, and Lindsay Mendez. Even with its cinematic stumbles, the film remains a worthy addition to the canon and a generous gift to new audiences.
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Sundance 2026: A Ribbon, a Rivalry, and a Song: Reviewing The Musical
The Musical blends rivalry, romance, and schoolhouse spectacle into a warm, spirited story led by Nevada Jose. Director Giselle Bonilla shapes the film with humor and heart, creating a lively portrait of ambition and artistic renewal.
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Song Sung Blue Finds Harmony in Love, Tribute, and Thunderbolts of Cheese
Craig Brewer’s Song Sung Blue blends tribute‑act charm with heartfelt family drama, carried by Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson’s warm, lively chemistry. The film celebrates Neil Diamond’s music, the art of imitation, and the enduring strength of love and partnership.
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Kiss of the Spider Woman: The Idealization of Memory
: In Bill Condon’s remake of “Kiss of the Spider Woman,” musical spectacle collides with prison drama, all anchored by Tonatiuh’s radiant performance and Jennifer Lopez’s stylized glamour.
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Snow White : A Reimagined Tale of Reflection and Renewal
In a realm where the magic of cinema knows no bounds, a bold reimagining of a timeless classic has made its grand debut: Disney’s live-action *Snow White*. Starring the talented Rachel Zegler as the enchanting princess and the formidable Gal Gadot as the chilling Evil Queen, this fresh adaptation aims to infuse new energy into…
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O’Dessa: A Neon-Hued Ballad of Love, Dystopia, and Kitsch
In Geremy Jasper’s *O’Dessa*, a film that boldly embraces genre-blending, Sadie Sink portrays Liv, a fierce and lovestruck wanderer who seems ready to take on the apocalypse and still make it to an open mic. With its daring mix of post-apocalyptic grit, musical charm, and romantic longing, *O’Dessa* evokes the yellow-brick journey of *The Wizard…
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Better Man: A Wildly Evolved Melody
Michael Gracey’s **”Better Man“** is a wonderfully imaginative mix of surrealism and storytelling that takes us on a journey through the life of pop superstar Robbie Williams. The film features Robbie as a charming CG-animated chimpanzee, creating a unique and entertaining experience. With Jonno Davies lending his motion-capture talents, Robbie narrating his story, and Adam…
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Your Monster: Unveiling Humanity
Movie Info: Your Monster tells the story of the soft-spoken actor Laura Franco (Melissa Barrera), who is dumped by her longtime boyfriend (Edmund Donovan) while recovering from surgery and retreats to her childhood home to recover. With her future looking bleak, insult is added to injury when Laura discovers her ex is staging a musical…
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Wicked: A Spellbinding Cinematic Triumph That Defies Gravity”
MOVIE INFO: Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Emmy, Grammy and Tony winning powerhouse Cynthia Erivo (Harriet, Broadway’s The Color Purple) as Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power, and Grammy-winning, multi-platinum recording artist and global superstar Ariana Grande…
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“Emilia Pérez: A Bold Fusion of Genres and Stellar Performances”
MOVIE INFO: From renegade auteur Jacques Audiard comes Emilia Pérez, an audacious fever dream that defies genres and expectations. Through liberating song and dance and bold visuals, this odyssey follows the journey of four remarkable women in Mexico, each pursuing their own happiness. The fearsome cartel leader Emilia (Karla Sofía Gascón) enlists Rita (Zoe Saldaña),…
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Joker: Folie à Deux – A Chaotic Musical Ride with Phoenix and Gaga’s Twisted Duet”
MOVIE INFO: Joker: Folie à Deux” finds Arthur Fleck institutionalized at Arkham awaiting trial for his crimes as Joker. While struggling with his dual identity, Arthur not only stumbles upon true love, but also finds the music that’s always been inside him. REVIEW: Alright, let’s dive into the madcap world of “Joker: Folie à Deux,”…
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The Neon Highway: Traveling the Road of Broken Dreams on the Old Country Road
MOVIE INFO: When singer-songwriter Wayne meets washed-up country music legend Claude, the two head back to Nashville for a second chance. REVIEW: Beau Bridges wants to upstage the success of old brother Jeff’s Oscar winning success from Crazy Heart, where he played a fading country music star trying to make a comeback. Beau plays the…
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Musica: His Brain Is the Sound of Music
MOVIE INFO VIA ROTTEN TMATOES: Based on writer, director and star Rudy Mancuso, Música is a coming-of-age love story that follows an aspiring creator with synesthesia, who must come to terms with an uncertain future, while navigating the pressures of love, family and his Brazilian culture in Newark, New Jersey. REVIEW: Rudy Mancuso has had…
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Journey to Bethlehem: Mary the Disney Princess With a “Gleeful” Spirit
Movie info via Rotten Tomatoes: A young woman carrying an unimaginable responsibility. A young man torn between love and honor. A jealous king who will stop at nothing to keep his crown. This live-action Christmas musical adventure for the entire family weaves classic Christmas melodies with humor, faith and new pop songs in a retelling…
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Dicks: The Musical: Love Is Love, Even When It’s Gross
Movie info via Rotten Tomatoes: Two self-obsessed businessmen discover they’re long-lost identical twins and come together to plot the reunion of their eccentric divorced parents. Review: Dicks: The Musical features lots of talk about dicks, most of it of the sixth grade boy kind, and for the adults (the director is Larry Charles of Borat…
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Mean Girls: Doesn’t Mess With What Made Them Mean in the First Place
Movie info via Rotten Tomatoes: From the comedic mind of Tina Fey comes a new twist on the modern classic, MEAN GIRLS. New student Cady Heron (Angourie Rice) is welcomed into the top of the social food chain by the elite group of popular girls called “The Plastics,” ruled by the conniving queen bee Regina…
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The Color Purple: Getting to an Awkwardly Joyous Being
Movie info via Rotten Tomatoes: A story of love and resilience based on the novel and the Broadway musical, THE COLOR PURPLE is a decades-spanning tale of one woman’s journey to independence. Celie faces many hardships in her life, but ultimately finds extraordinary strength and hope in the unbreakable bonds of sisterhood. Review: It’s hard…
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Lyle, Lyle Crocodile: Hoping and Bopping to that Crocodile Rock
Plot via IMDB: Follows the title reptile who lives in a house on East 88th Street in New York City. Lyle enjoys helping the Primm family with everyday chores and playing with the neighborhood kids but one neighbor insists that Lyle belongs in a zoo. Mr. Grumps and his cat, Loretta, do not like crocodiles,…