So, I had a thought while watching the Oscars (please don't kill me)
So, I had a thought while watching the Oscars (please don't kill me)
#1So, I had a thought while watching the Oscars (please don't kill me)
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.
#2re: So, I had a thought while watching the Oscars (please don't kill me)
Posted: 2/23/09 at 8:42amThe only thought running through my head while watching that number was that they just killed Broadway again.
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#2re: So, I had a thought while watching the Oscars (please don't kill me)
Posted: 2/23/09 at 9:26amshameless 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
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#3re: So, I had a thought while watching the Oscars (please don't kill me)
Posted: 2/23/09 at 9:28amI 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.
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#4re: So, I had a thought while watching the Oscars (please don't kill me)
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.
Finish each day and be done with it. You have done what you could. Some blunders and absurdities no doubt crept in; forget them as soon as you can. Tomorrow is a new day; begin it well and serenely and with too high a spirit to be enbered with your old nonsense. ~ Emerson
#5re: So, I had a thought while watching the Oscars (please don't kill me)
Posted: 2/23/09 at 10:11amIt was a little messy. When it was over, we all said "what was that???"
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#6re: So, I had a thought while watching the Oscars (please don't kill me)
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?"
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#7re: So, I had a thought while watching the Oscars (please don't kill me)
Posted: 2/23/09 at 10:35amExactly- A medley on speed!
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#8re: So, I had a thought while watching the Oscars (please don't kill me)
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
#9re: So, I had a thought while watching the Oscars (please don't kill me)
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.
....but the world goes 'round
#10re: So, I had a thought while watching the Oscars (please don't kill me)
Posted: 2/23/09 at 11:35amJoe, At Last was from the film Cadillac Records (which I really enjoyed).
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#11re: So, I had a thought while watching the Oscars (please don't kill me)
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.
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#12re: So, I had a thought while watching the Oscars (please don't kill me)
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.
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Updated On: 2/23/09 at 12:23 PM
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#13re: So, I had a thought while watching the Oscars (please don't kill me)
Posted: 2/23/09 at 1:03pmAH yes- Cadillac Records. Thank you.
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#14re: So, I had a thought while watching the Oscars (please don't kill me)
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.
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