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.
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"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)
-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.
"Winning a Tony this year is like winning Best Attendance in third grade: no one will care but the winner and their mom."
-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)
-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)
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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!
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#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.
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#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.
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#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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#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.
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#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.
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#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.
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#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
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#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.
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#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.
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#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.
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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.
"Winning a Tony this year is like winning Best Attendance in third grade: no one will care but the winner and their mom."
-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)
-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)
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#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.
"If they can get you asking the wrong questions, they don't have to worry about the answers." Thomas Pynchon, GRAVITY'S RAINBOW
"Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away." Philip K. Dick
My blog: http://www.roscoewrites.blogspot.com/
#24re: Grey Gardens..anyone seen it?
Posted: 1/18/06 at 7:22pmwhy so against him? i still dont understand.
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