Grey Gardens..anyone seen it?
Grey Gardens..anyone seen it?
#0Grey Gardens..anyone seen it?
Posted: 1/18/06 at 11:04amI'm watching it right now and it's fascinating. However, it gives the viewer an almost voyeristic sense as the documentary unfolds. I was just curious what people thought of documentary and whether they are looking forward to the musical.
#1re: Grey Gardens..anyone seen it?
Posted: 1/18/06 at 11:10amIt hasn't begun previews yet. It starts February 10th.
-Kad
"I have also met him in person, and I find him to be quite funny actually. Arrogant and often misinformed, but still funny."
-bjh2114 (on Michael Riedel)
#2re: Grey Gardens..anyone seen it?
Posted: 1/18/06 at 11:15amI think they're talking about the documentary.
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#3re: Grey Gardens..anyone seen it?
Posted: 1/18/06 at 11:16amOops.
-Kad
"I have also met him in person, and I find him to be quite funny actually. Arrogant and often misinformed, but still funny."
-bjh2114 (on Michael Riedel)
marlomanners
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#4re: Grey Gardens..anyone seen it?
Posted: 1/18/06 at 11:19amI saw it when it played at Film Forum a few years ago. I love when they go up to the attic to feed the raccoons!
#5re: Grey Gardens..anyone seen it?
Posted: 1/18/06 at 11:26amyeah the documentary..as far as the musical was concerned, i was just wondering if people were interested.
MargoChanning
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/5/04
#6re: Grey Gardens..anyone seen it?
Posted: 1/18/06 at 11:27amI've seen it many times over the years and own it on DVD. It's one of my favorite documentaries and am looking forward to seeing what they do with the musical. I already have my tickets -- Ebersole and Wilson should be a hoot.
#7re: Grey Gardens..anyone seen it?
Posted: 1/18/06 at 11:29amI really like Ebersole, its just hard to picture her in the role..i'll have to pick up some tickets soon..any idea how they are selling?
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Broadway Legend Joined: 3/16/05
#8re: Grey Gardens..anyone seen it?
Posted: 1/18/06 at 2:39pmIt scared me. It's very dark and campy all at once. Although, I don't think it's meant to be light in the least.
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#9re: Grey Gardens..anyone seen it?
Posted: 1/18/06 at 2:42pmI don't know this show (or documentary) at all, but know the work of the composer and lyricist (Scott Frankle and Michael Korie). They worked on a workshop show I saw years ago. THEY ARE BRILLIANT. Can't wait.
Roscoe
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/03
#10re: Grey Gardens..anyone seen it?
Posted: 1/18/06 at 2:43pmIt's a very fine, disturbing and oddly moving film. I'm sorry that Doug Wright is in charge of the adaptation.
Borstalboy
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/9/04
#11re: Grey Gardens..anyone seen it?
Posted: 1/18/06 at 2:47pmI wonder what songs they'll come up with for that weird stoner kid who shows up to eat corn.
#12re: Grey Gardens..anyone seen it?
Posted: 1/18/06 at 2:52pmThe Marble Faun (Jerry) isn't in the show--guess that washing machine didn't seal the deal after all.
#13re: Grey Gardens..anyone seen it?
Posted: 1/18/06 at 3:46pmoh he's not in it, thats interesting...the whole corn episode was hysterical. yeah it was dark and campy at the same time. I never knew whether it was intended to be funny or tragic...odd either way. I am curious to hear what the music will sound like. I am hopefully gonna get time to see it. I was also curious why you were lamenting the fact that Doug Wright was behind it. Updated On: 1/18/06 at 03:46 PM
RentBoy86
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/15/05
#14re: Grey Gardens..anyone seen it?
Posted: 1/18/06 at 4:02pmWhats the documentary about? hearing all this stuff about it, it must be crazy.
#15re: Grey Gardens..anyone seen it?
Posted: 1/18/06 at 4:42pmit is the story of A mother and daughter who are living in this dilapidated house in East Hampton. The documentary sort of unveils the many layers of their dependent , humorous and tragic relationship. Oh , they were also Jackie O's aunt and cousin, but that has little relevance. highly recommended.
#16re: Grey Gardens..anyone seen it?
Posted: 1/18/06 at 4:45pmThe Criterion Collection DVD edition is mandatory for any cineist.
#17re: Grey Gardens..anyone seen it?
Posted: 1/18/06 at 4:48pmIt is next in my Netflix queue. I must see it before I see the show.
#18re: Grey Gardens..anyone seen it?
Posted: 1/18/06 at 5:26pmyeah I just moved it up in my queue....worth watching,fascinating people.
CurtainPullDowner
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/4/04
#19re: Grey Gardens..anyone seen it?
Posted: 1/18/06 at 5:34pm
Looking forward to it.
Great cast!
Not too worried about Doug Hughes,
It's Michael Griefs' involement that scares me.
#20re: Grey Gardens..anyone seen it?
Posted: 1/18/06 at 5:39pmI think you mean Doug Wright, not Doug Hughes.
BroadwayDoc
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#21re: Grey Gardens..anyone seen it?
Posted: 1/18/06 at 5:55pmThe documentary is wonderful. As for the musical, I saw a workshop of it at Sundance last year. I loved it. Christine Ebersole is a force to reckon with in this.
#22re: Grey Gardens..anyone seen it?
Posted: 1/18/06 at 6:43pmI already have my tickets too. This is a kick-ass cast (including hottie, former Urban Cowboy, and Ithaca Alum MATT CAVENAUGH - yum!). Doug Wright is brilliant. I'm very much looking forward to this.
-Kad
"I have also met him in person, and I find him to be quite funny actually. Arrogant and often misinformed, but still funny."
-bjh2114 (on Michael Riedel)
Roscoe
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/03
#23re: Grey Gardens..anyone seen it?
Posted: 1/18/06 at 6:43pmMichael Greif's involvement isn't good news either, but Doug Wright's is the clincher. I hope he doesn't screw it up.
#24re: Grey Gardens..anyone seen it?
Posted: 1/18/06 at 7:22pmwhy so against him? i still dont understand.
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