Context of "Seasons of Love" in Rent film
Context of "Seasons of Love" in Rent film
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Broadway Star Joined: 7/12/03
#0Context of "Seasons of Love" in Rent film
Posted: 6/2/05 at 10:54pmDoes anyone know the context of this song in the upcoming film version? Having just watched the trailer, I'm wonderin... how do these characters end up on an empty stage with pin spots on them? And is the placement of the song the same as the stage version or have they moved it... say.. to the beginning or the end?
#1re: Context of 'Seasons of Love' in Rent film
Posted: 6/2/05 at 10:57pmI'm not positive but I was under the impression that that wouldn't be in the movie. That it was just shot for the trialers. As far as I know, Seasons of Love will be sung as voice overs, over other scenes much like in the trailer.
I wanted to get something that an "ex"-junkie like him would really appreciate and cherish....it's a brick of heroin shaped like a heart.
-Scrubs
#2re: Context of 'Seasons of Love' in Rent film
Posted: 6/2/05 at 11:00pm
Hmmm...
Anthony said that "Rent"'s not the first song.
Could "Seasons of Love," with the characters standing in line like that, open the film?
Just a thought.
~Steven
#3re: Context of 'Seasons of Love' in Rent film
Posted: 6/2/05 at 11:03pmive been wondering that. i wouldnt make sense for them to all go to a stage and stand there and sing this. but whatever, im sure theyll figure it out.
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#4re: Context of 'Seasons of Love' in Rent film
Posted: 6/2/05 at 11:04pm
I think they'll find a way to incorporate it really well. I have faith.
~Steven
#5re: Context of 'Seasons of Love' in Rent film
Posted: 6/2/05 at 11:04pmI remember hearing a while ago that they were going to try to put it into the same chronological place that it's in on stage, but judging by the way it's now been shot... that might look awkward.
#6re: Context of 'Seasons of Love' in Rent film
Posted: 6/2/05 at 11:06pm
True. I think they said that on Broadway.com or something like that.
~Steven
#7re: Context of 'Seasons of Love' in Rent film
Posted: 6/2/05 at 11:07pmPersonally, I'd like to see it at the beginning.
Link Larkin Wanabe
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/1/04
#8re: Context of 'Seasons of Love' in Rent film
Posted: 6/2/05 at 11:32pm
I don't think they are onstage in the movie, but in a warehouse type thing, not that it makes much more sense. I feel as though they will be singing, sort of greek chorus style, while a montage of the time that passes between the riot and New Years is intercut with them singing. hah...at least that's how I would direct it.
Akiva
#9re: Context of 'Seasons of Love' in Rent film
Posted: 6/2/05 at 11:37pmThat'd be really cool if Seasons of Love onstage like that opened the movie. I'd really love it if they did that.
I wanted to get something that an "ex"-junkie like him would really appreciate and cherish....it's a brick of heroin shaped like a heart.
-Scrubs
#10re: Context of 'Seasons of Love' in Rent film
Posted: 6/2/05 at 11:38pmI can't believe that the Larson's would allow it to be at the beginning. I thought they wanted to stay as true as possible......
#11re: Context of 'Seasons of Love' in Rent film
Posted: 6/2/05 at 11:42pm
In the grand scheme of how many things could've gone wrong with this movie, I don't think the placement of what's probably the most universal song in the score (and one that doesn't forward the plot so much as the rest do) would really be such a travesty. You've got to think about weighing the placement of ONE song and the overall integrity of the story... and honestly, I can't really see how the movement of it, especially that song, would be so much going against "staying true" to the show. And, because the singing of SoL in the show isn't really a part of the plot, had it been left where it was, the only thing I could see it doing was being played in the background. I think it's great that they kept that arrangement, for a couple of really personal reasons, and think it might be a good way to introduce the film, given the "message," etc. By filming it with the same staging, actors in the same ORDER, mind you (I'm pretty sure), I think that's another facet of "staying true." But, if it's not in its original place, I'd imagine that it would have something to do with the fact that it's a pause in the plot, which... isn't going to fly on film.
#12re: Context of 'Seasons of Love' in Rent film
Posted: 6/2/05 at 11:45pm
Well said, Emcee.
I agree, I don't think the placement of that song will ruin the movie. If it's in the beginning, middle, or end, it won't destroy the integrity of the show or movie.
~Steven
#13re: Context of 'Seasons of Love' in Rent film
Posted: 6/2/05 at 11:47pm
<--- Raúl's shocked again. 
And honestly, if the case is that it's moved... things could've been a LOT worse. Throughout this whole thing, I've done a lot of telling myself that. Like, if one tiny thing isn't exact, I just remind myself how far away from what we're getting it really could've been.
broadwaystar2b
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/28/04
#14re: Context of 'Seasons of Love' in Rent film
Posted: 6/2/05 at 11:50pm
I really do agree about Emcee's views on SOL. It could be in the beginning, where it is in the show, or at the end during the credits and it would still fit
Random: Wouldn't it be awesome if Raúl could have a cameo in the film?
#15re: Context of 'Seasons of Love' in Rent film
Posted: 6/2/05 at 11:50pmConsidering the song never had any real CONTEXT in the stage show I doubt it would make a difference when it's in the show. Except for people who are going to be purist about it, I think having it at the beginning or middle will have the same effect, which is really mostly meant to add effect to the moment later in the play with the reprise.
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#16re: Context of 'Seasons of Love' in Rent film
Posted: 6/2/05 at 11:52pm
Haha.
RENT
A Movie
Starring Raúl Esparza as The Squeegee Man
~Steven
Updated On: 6/2/05 at 11:52 PM
#17re: Context of 'Seasons of Love' in Rent film
Posted: 6/2/05 at 11:52pm
star2b, my head would then explode. More than it already will when I see this. 
#18re: Context of 'Seasons of Love' in Rent film
Posted: 6/2/05 at 11:52pm
Adam's aunt's psychic told me that they sing 'Seasons of Love' while riding camels through the mountains of Peru.
I think it's a splendid way to adapt the scene.
broadwaystar2b
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/28/04
#19re: Context of 'Seasons of Love' in Rent film
Posted: 6/2/05 at 11:54pm
Raúl doesn't even have to sing, he could just have a 2 second close-up as a on of the tenants
It would be perfection
Updated On: 6/2/05 at 11:54 PM
#20re: Context of 'Seasons of Love' in Rent film
Posted: 6/2/05 at 11:54pmSee, now that's hot, JP. *applauds*
#21re: Context of 'Seasons of Love' in Rent film
Posted: 6/2/05 at 11:55pm
Camels. Adds a fine touch to the song.
~Steven
#22re: Context of 'Seasons of Love' in Rent film
Posted: 6/2/05 at 11:56pmTrue, but all I can think about is the 1982 Annie movie when they played "Tomorrow" at the beginning, and how we missed seeing Annie comfort Sandy(and herself) by singing. Not the exact same situation, but is what comes to mind......
#23re: Context of 'Seasons of Love' in Rent film
Posted: 6/2/05 at 11:59pmWell, that's different; in your example, that song is a big part of the plot - you said it yourself - she's comforting herself and her dog. SoL doesn't serve that kind of purpose.
#24re: Context of 'Seasons of Love' in Rent film
Posted: 6/3/05 at 12:00am
After 'Seasons' the movie then seques to a new scene wherein Roger explains why he felt the overpowering urge to steal Jon Bon Jovi's hair.
He then sings 'You Give Love A Bad Name' to Mimi, instead of 'Another Day.'
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