Assassins — Page 3

i think he was referring to the Zapruder footage was disturbing, not the play itself...

could someone explain what the zapruder footage is. i havnt seen the show, but i am trying to follow the conversation, i think im going to try to see it next month if possible.

thanks robbiej, and i did find it difficult to watch/ however, i still want to see assassins. what do you guys think are the chances of it closing on may 30th, as planned?

Updated On: 4/29/04 at 03:46 PM

The zapruder film is the famous video clip of the JFK assassination.
(shot by someone named ZAPRUDER...)

I saw this afternoon's performance. I went in mindful of Master's objection over the use of the Zapruder film and was prepared to agree with him that it was inappropriate. However, I have to admit that I found the brief use of the film projected against Oswald's white T-shirt to be a stunning moment. Any and all levity that had preceeded the school book depository scene was neutralized as the realilty of the subject matter hit home. The impact of the gun shot, the lighting, and finally, the Zapruder film almost left me paralyzed in my seat for several moments. The memory of when Kennedy was shot (I was in 6th grade) came back full force. To me, the use of the film didn't feel like exploitation the way it was presented.

What I *did* find unfortunate, was the insertion of the new song, "Something Just Broke", between the JFK assassination and the finale. It took me out of the moment. It's a good song, and it's sung well, but I thought that it weakened the show by lessening the emotional impact of a key scene.

All in all, I thought Assassins was terrific. It's one of the few shows of late that I'm motivated to see again during it's run.

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Updated On: 5/2/04 at 07:03 PM

Run that by again, Sum... Not sure what you are saying.

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Amen sister.