So, I had a thought while watching the Oscars (please don't kill me)

[nexttoelectric]

Posted: 2/23/09 at 3:48am

During the "The Musical is Back" number when Beyonce sang (well, lipsynched) the line from "I Don't Know How to Love Him" I had a brief vision. Am I the only one that wouldn't mind seeing a remake of JCSS with her as Mary Magdalene?






Commence the flaming.

[shameless]

Posted: 2/23/09 at 8:42am

The only thought running through my head while watching that number was that they just killed Broadway again.

[songanddanceman2]

Posted: 2/23/09 at 9:26am

shameless erm tad dramatic, it was a fun piece which at least highlighted that movie musicals are as strong as ever....and it had nothing to do with broadway

[madbrian]

Posted: 2/23/09 at 9:28am

I wouldn't mind having Beyonce record I Don't Know How To Love Him, but I have no desire to see her in a remake of JCS. BTW, I don't think there is any need to remake JCS. Also, I think she'd crucify Everything's Alright.

[shameless]

Posted: 2/23/09 at 9:57am

A number composed almost entirely of show tunes has nothing to do with Broadway? Okay.

And, I was being facetious.

But, I did think the number was over-the-top and kind of a mess.

[Jane2]

Posted: 2/23/09 at 10:11am

It was a little messy. When it was over, we all said "what was that???"

[blondebaby589]

Posted: 2/23/09 at 10:17am

When it was over, we all said "what was that???"

HAHAHA Jane, I literally had the exact same reaction! After that number I turned to my friend and said "What just happened?"

[Jane2]

Posted: 2/23/09 at 10:35am

Exactly- A medley on speed!

[Unknown User]

Posted: 2/23/09 at 11:10am

Horrific. Every other "genre" tribute featured scenes and moments from the films and worked well. It's supposed to be a tribute to the FILMS- let's see 'em. I'd much rather see Gene Kelly Sing in the rain that Hugh Jackman lip sync on the stage.


And what musical was "At Last" from?
Updated On: 2/23/09 at 11:10 AM

[tazber]

Posted: 2/23/09 at 11:12am

"The only thought running through my head while watching that number was that they just killed Broadway again"

I agree with you shamey. What an overly busy and just generally headache inducing mess.

[Jane2]

Posted: 2/23/09 at 11:35am

Joe, At Last was from the film Cadillac Records (which I really enjoyed).

[PitPro2004]

Posted: 2/23/09 at 11:41am

Where as I think Beyonce' has talent she is just too OVEREXPOSED right now! I need a break!

And ditto Queen Latifah for a lovely version of "I'll Be Seeing You". Wouldn't mind seeing her on Broadway anytime soon.

[Gothampc]

Posted: 2/23/09 at 12:23pm

The musical numbers last night really made me miss people like Michael Bennett and Bob Fosse who knew how make audiences sit up and pay attention.

Updated On: 2/23/09 at 12:23 PM

[Unknown User]

Posted: 2/23/09 at 1:03pm

AH yes- Cadillac Records. Thank you.

[Jon]

Posted: 2/24/09 at 11:40am

Queen Latifah's song needed to be transposed down a step or two, and the whole "In Memoriam" montage was ruined for TV viewers because they kept switching to a long shot to include Latifah as well as the screen - making it impossible to see who was being depicted.

I'm sure it looked good to the folks actually in the theatre, but it sucked for the TV audience.