Adam Pascal's "Winter Light" from NOEL — Page 2

Hey Nia - well, that happens sometimes. The movie was in a film festival or two, had a short run in Manhattan and was also shown once on TBS as a Christmas special last year. The reviews I've seen tend towards the opinion that the movie is overly sentimental, which is probably why it didn't get wide distribution.

I saw parts of the TBS showing, and it definitely wasn't terrible, (though I was very disappointed that they cut off the end credits so that I didn't get to hear Winter Light, damn them.) I think that the rather high-powered cast, including Susan Sarandon and a cameo from Robin Williams, set up expectations that the script couldn't fulfill. It would have been quite acceptable as a holiday TV movie, but was aiming at being a major feature.

The last I saw, a self-destructing DVD of this was available from Amazon, but I don't know if that's still true. I don't think this self-destructing idea is taking off. The idea was for people to get a movie cheaply for three or four days, as if it were a rental, then it would disappear. But people like to hold onto things.

I agree with Chloe, it wasn't the worst movie you'll ever see. It was shown in theatres in NYC and LA for about a week (to get Oscar consideration) before it was show on TV. It was directed by NY actor Chazz Palminteri. It supposed due out for a "real" DVD release later this year. Hopefully the score will see the light of day then. Posted a pic of the back of the CD with the tracklisting.

Exactly how I felt about it... the one pitch that he sings just seems really unexpected, and not how I would have chosen the next note... but if that is what they were going for, I only could listen to one minute of the song, so I don't know how the end goes...

Okay, did anybody else think this song sounds like a cut song from Labyrinth for David Bowie?

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I agree OnTheSkyWay. I love this song too. Wish it was a bonus track on his Civilian CD.

Hey BroadwayDoc - hoping you can help me out. Am really trying to get hold of a copy of the promo score for NOEL (Alan Menken), I saw you had scanned in a photo of the back cover...

Any idea? Would be SO grateful....

Cheers,
Jo

Oh cool! Is there any way I could get a copy?! I really don't know how else to find it?!

Here's hoping!!!

Jo