"It's showtime, folks..."

[peach]

Posted: 8/30/06 at 11:52am

The other day, I dusted off my DVD copy of "All That Jazz," which I haven't watched in quite some time. I was reminded of what a gem of a movie this is...

Ann Reinking is the most fabulous thing...those legs, and those eyes! And Roy Schieder was more than brilliant as the indulgent Joe Gideon.

What I had really forgotten was what a good dancer the little girl was - and how young John Lithgow was in this film.

[DG]

Posted: 8/30/06 at 12:18pm

This is my favorite movie - not what I think is the best ever made, but definitely my favorite. The dance sequences alone would seal the deal, but the acting is the glue that holds it all together. I cannot imagine it with Richard Dreyfuss at all.

"I want to say to God, 'How did you do that? And why the hell can't I do that?'"

[Broadwayboobs]

Posted: 8/30/06 at 12:21pm

"Take Off With Us" I think is one of the HOTTEST numbers and one of my favorites ever filmed.

[DG]

Posted: 8/30/06 at 12:23pm

"I don't know about the audiences, but I think it's the best work you've ever done - you son-of-a-bitch!"

[Kringas]

Posted: 8/30/06 at 12:43pm

I love love love this movie.

[Bettyboy72]

Posted: 8/30/06 at 12:44pm

I agree that dancing is hot, but it is not one of my all time favorites. While I think Schieder is brilliant, I think Reinking and Lange made this film before they honed their chops as actresses. They appear kind of stiff IMO. I didn't care for them at all. Overall, I love the film though.

[DG]

Posted: 8/30/06 at 12:50pm

"Folks, let me lay on you a so-so entertainer, not much of a humanitarian - and this cat was never NOBODY'S friend. Making his final appearance on the great stage of life - uh, you can applaud if you want to - Mr. Joe Gideon!"

[ILoveMyDictionary]

Posted: 8/30/06 at 12:52pm

What happened to that girl, Erzsebet Foldi? She was an amazing dancer in that film.

[peach]

Posted: 8/30/06 at 1:00pm

Ann Reinking may not have the acting chops in this film, but you have to admit, her dancing is beyond compare.

Take Off With Us is my favorite "number" in the film. that and the one where Katy and Michelle do the dance in Joe's apartment.

And the one-liners...

"Stop smiling. It's not the high school play."

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[DG]

Posted: 8/30/06 at 1:03pm

"How would you know, Ted? You've never seen a woman's tit in your life!"

[Broadwayboobs]

Posted: 8/30/06 at 1:04pm

peach...are you talking about when they dance to "everything old is new again" ? Now I have to go dust off my copy tonight.

[YouWantitWhen????]

Posted: 8/30/06 at 1:05pm

Hmmmm - love this movie.

I think I may put it on my "girls night" DVD playlist for the weekend.

Thanks for reminding me!

[DG]

Posted: 8/30/06 at 1:05pm

That's the one, Boobs.

"Pretty pictures!"

[peach]

Posted: 8/30/06 at 1:07pm

That's the number Boobs! It makes me smile each and every time!


ETA: ^^ DG and I must have been typing simultaneously. :)





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[DayDreamer]

Posted: 8/30/06 at 1:08pm

"pretty pictures"

This is my all-time favorite movie. I can say that I have seen this movie over 100 times, easy. For me, it's all about the brilliance of Bob Fosse. Every time I see this movie, I find something I had not understood before...

DG, that line ("I don't know about the audiences, but I think it's the best work you've ever done - you son-of-a-bitch!") was the last one I finally figured out what it meant!

[DG]

Posted: 8/30/06 at 1:10pm

Leland's face when they hear "Take Off With Us" the first time cracks me up.

"Catchy! Bouncy!"

And then he makes "Airotica" out of it - unbelievable.

[DayDreamer]

Posted: 8/30/06 at 1:14pm

I just love it as I realize all the parallels in his life represented in the movie...

DG... funny we quoted the same thing at the same time.

There is one thing to this day I do not understand in this movie... when they do the read-through, and everyone is laughing, except for Leland, and he goes into that surreal 'not there' mode. Never quite understood that.

[Mamie]

Posted: 8/30/06 at 1:19pm

Now you've all got me keyed up to see it again. "Everything old" is absolutely wonderful. I ran into Ann R. in the ladies room one day (no joke) and this was the first thing that came to my mind. That whole film was incredible.

[Broadwayboobs]

Posted: 8/30/06 at 1:22pm

"If I die, I'm sorry for all the bad things I did to you. And if I live, I'm sorry for all the bad things I'm gonna do to you"

[DayDreamer]

Posted: 8/30/06 at 1:25pm

"To be on the wire is life. The rest is waiting. "

My favorite quote of the entire movie:
"I can't make you a great dancer. I don't even know if I can make you a good dancer. But, if you keep trying and don't quit, I know I can make you a better dancer."

[mominator]

Posted: 8/30/06 at 1:27pm

Hmmm mabe I should also pull this one out.

[DayDreamer]

Posted: 8/30/06 at 1:28pm

Let's have a viewing party!

I promise to be quiet.

[peach]

Posted: 8/30/06 at 1:32pm

Viewing party - come dressed as your favorite character! I for one, would like to see someone decked out in O'Connor Flood's glittering ensembles...

DD - When they do the read through, I always thought he was zoning out because he was becoming ill, on the verge of a heart attack, combined with a realization "this is my life..." it's all he does. He's burnt out completely, a read through isn't even interesting to him anymore...I could be wrong though.

[Mamie]

Posted: 8/30/06 at 1:33pm

You bring the popcorn and you're on!

[DayDreamer]

Posted: 8/30/06 at 1:35pm

I don't think there's a right or wrong... I just never quite understood it, but it makes sense.

Then, what about Audrey (Leland)? Why is she so disconnected from the read-through as well? Is she aware of him fading away?

I will totally bring the popcorn. And chololate martinis.