Better late than never right? Didn't
want to miss out on last week's theme but film duty called last week so had to
take a week off. Haven’t had chances to read through everyone's posts yet for a
few week either - mega behind I know. Will catch up though.
Topsy Turvy
I used to hate this film. Mostly
because my parents went on and on about it but when I finally had the chance to
sit down and take it in, I LOVED IT!. We used to watch The Mikado all the time
when I was young and my Dad was in a production of it too. Love the music, love
the story and the oh the costumes. A film about how The Mikado came about and
the relationship between Gilbert and Sullivan was superb. It is a mixture of
pure Mike Leigh and Victorian theatre to brought to life.
A Night at the Opera
One of my favourite films of all time
is the Marx Brother's A Night at the Opera. It is a comedy like no other (apart
from other Marx Bros films of course) with slapstick, witty lines, perfect
timing, talented musicians, opera that you want to watch and a story that is
bizarre and wonderful. Taking on roles that suit them down to the ground Harpo,
Chico, Groucho along with amazing singer Allan Jones, a story about a washed up
manager, talented singer, his best friend and dresser take on the New York
Opera company, on land and sea, is a joy every time I watch it.
Cradle Will Rock
This is one of those films where you forget how good it was. Directed by Tim Robbins, the film is a slightly fictional version about the development of Marc Blitzstein's 1937 musical 'The Cradle Will Rock' and events surrounding it, including Diego Rivera's controversial mural in the Rockefeller centre, the great Depression and affect on jobs, the theatre company set to perform the musical and general unrest in the country. Fantastic cast, great stories.
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