Category: Musical
‘Música’ Film Review: The Rhythms of Life and Love
The rhythms of life abound in director/writer/star Rudy Mancuso’s debut feature film, Música, a charming little piece about finding love and searching for one’s role in the play of life. In this fantastically imaginative piece, Mancuso stars, directs, co-writes (with
‘Wonka’ Film Review: A Sweet Treat for the Holiday Season
Mel Stuart’s 1971 Roald Dahl adaptation, “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory” is a beloved classic that featured an iconic performance from Gene Wilder, whose portrayal of the titular character was the perfect blend of danger and charm. With Wilder’s
‘Cyrano’ Movie Review: Musical Adaptation Emphasizes Love; Dinklage Astounds
English director Joe Wright returns to the silver screen with Cyrano, an adaptation of Edmond Rostand’s Cyrano de Bergerac. Love is in the air as Cyrano, played by Peter Dinklage, pines for the affections of Roxanne (Haley Bennett). After playing
‘West Side Story’: Spielberg Innovates on Classic Musical’s Social Issues
West Side Story from Steven Spielberg, adapts the classic stage musical, reinvigorating that works’ social messages. Now in theaters.
‘Cinderella’: Cannon’s Reimagining of A Classic Is One-Note
#Cinderella, a musical reimagining of the classic fairytale story is overambitious with its themes, using music to carry the story’s tune, rendering it one-dimensional.
Review: Live-action ‘Beauty and the Beast’ is glorified eye candy
Before I delve into Bill Condon’s effervescent and joyous Beauty and the Beast, there’s a minor confession that needs to be laid bare: I hadn’t watched the 1991 animated classic prior to seeing the live-action version. As it turns out,