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Rob Marshall to direct film version of NINE
re: Rob Marshall to direct film version of NINE#100
Posted: 4/12/07 at 10:50pm
I don't think it would be a problem as long as they can pass as Italian. I like the idea of Edie Falco as Luisa.
I never actually saw NINE, but I adore the music so I'm pretty excited for this.
The choice may have been mistaken, The choosing was not... "Every day has the potential to be the greatest day of your life." - Lin-Manuel Miranda
re: Rob Marshall to direct film version of NINE#101
Posted: 4/12/07 at 10:51pm
EDIE FALCO as Luisa? Are you nuts? I want to hear the score sung, not lisped and growled through.
Italian Americans are nothing like real Italians, for the most part.
re: Rob Marshall to direct film version of NINE#102
Posted: 4/12/07 at 10:53pm
I realize that. I've been to Italy a number of times.
Don't base her Luisa on Carmella Soprano.
re: Rob Marshall to direct film version of NINE#103
Posted: 4/12/07 at 10:53pmOkat, mine was on an "if she can sing" basis. Apaprently I should reconsider?
The choice may have been mistaken, The choosing was not... "Every day has the potential to be the greatest day of your life." - Lin-Manuel Miranda
re: Rob Marshall to direct film version of NINE#104
Posted: 4/12/07 at 10:56pmMaybe Jenna Elfman will actually go through with Carla this time!
re: Rob Marshall to direct film version of NINE#105
Posted: 4/12/07 at 10:57pm
Foa, I'm not ALWAYS talking to you. I'm often speaking in broad, general terms to the whole board.
I'm not basing my assessment of Falco on THE SOPRANOS. I don't even watch THE SOPRANOS. I'm not talking about the character she plays, I'm tlaking about her list, her nasaly voice. It just doesn't sound very melodic. I can't imagine her singing the gorgeous score- that's all.
re: Rob Marshall to direct film version of NINE#106
Posted: 4/12/07 at 10:59pm
I know you're not talking directly to me, munk.
But you did say "Are YOU nuts?" in response to my suggestion to Edie Falco. So, I figured it was to me. And I stepped in to give my view is all.
re: Rob Marshall to direct film version of NINE#107
Posted: 4/12/07 at 11:03pmI actually thought your suggestion was a joke, my "ARe You Nuts?" statement was supposed to be to dancing, who said they liked the idea.
re: Rob Marshall to direct film version of NINE#108
Posted: 4/12/07 at 11:24pm
I too had heard the studio was holding off on announcing the project until they had the male lead signed on. The fact that they've already gone after McGregor and went ahead and put out the press release anyway leads me to believe they weren't able to get him (or are waiting on a more solid commitment, even though I think they would have held off on making the news of the movie public until he was officially contracted.)
My guess is that it'll end up being Banderas. They're going to want some sort of a recognizable box office figure and people like Clive Owen and Gael García Bernal (while interesting choices) are not nearly as recognizable to mainstream audiences as Antonio is (though the true star wattage is going to come in the casting of the women.)
Catherine Zeta-Jones as Luisa and Marisa Tomei as Carla would be absolutely stellar casting. I'd also maybe like to see Sophia Loren as Lillian.
Tony Kushner: You can sing it at my funeral.
re: Rob Marshall to direct film version of NINE#109
Posted: 4/12/07 at 11:26pmI'd like to see Carla Gugino in the mix somewhere. She's beautiful, talented, and pretty recognizable. Plus her name just screams "Put me in Nine! Put me in Nine!"
re: Rob Marshall to direct film version of NINE#110
Posted: 4/12/07 at 11:47pmyes, I agree. She would probably be great for Luisa, but I don't know if she can sing.
re: Rob Marshall to direct film version of NINE#111
Posted: 4/12/07 at 11:48pmShe'd even be a great Carla.
re: Rob Marshall to direct film version of NINE#112
Posted: 4/12/07 at 11:51pm
I should get this CD.
Are there multiple cast recordings?
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re: Rob Marshall to direct film version of NINE#113
Posted: 4/12/07 at 11:53pm
Is Lainie Kazan too old to play Saraghina?
Yea, she is. But a boy can dream. Her version of "Be Italian" would be breath-taking.
re: Rob Marshall to direct film version of NINE#114
Posted: 4/12/07 at 11:55pmMaybe she could be Guido's Mother?
re: Rob Marshall to direct film version of NINE#115
Posted: 4/12/07 at 11:58pmHow about Javier Bardem for Guido? Can he sing?
re: Rob Marshall to direct film version of NINE#116
Posted: 4/13/07 at 12:05am
I'm pretty sure there's only 3 recordings.
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re: Rob Marshall to direct film version of NINE#117
Posted: 4/13/07 at 12:07am
Well I meant for you guys to read my mind and suggest the best/most complete one so I don't have to bother doing the research myself. 
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re: Rob Marshall to direct film version of NINE#118
Posted: 4/13/07 at 12:10am
I like them all. I think the OBC is the most complete though.
re: Rob Marshall to direct film version of NINE#119
Posted: 4/13/07 at 12:23am
I have yet to listen to the London recording (Jonathan Pryce, Ann Crumb, and Elaine Paige), so out of the OBC and the revival my personal fav is the revival. The revival has a more "cleaner" sound and the actor's voices are easier to listen to. The OBC does have some excellent things going for it. Raul Julia is excellent and the character of Guido really comes through, Anita Morris is amazing in "A Call From The Vatican" and breaks your heart in "simple". The revival has Antonio Banderas who gives a splendid performance and his "Bells of Saint Sebastian" is very haunting. Mary Stuart Masterson gives a surprisingly vocally strong performance as Louisa and Laura Benanti is the highlight for me on the revival cd singing "Unusual Way"
Updated On: 4/13/07 at 12:23 AM
re: Rob Marshall to direct film version of NINE#120
Posted: 4/13/07 at 12:27amThe Revival is much more "listenable."
re: Rob Marshall to direct film version of NINE#121
Posted: 4/13/07 at 12:30am
Benanti was in the revival, wasn't she?
I guess I'll find my way into the score through the revival, then go to the others once I have my ears around the songs and style etc. Thanks!
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re: Rob Marshall to direct film version of NINE#122
Posted: 4/13/07 at 12:32amYeah, the revival was brilliant. It was Antonio Banderas, Mary Stuart Masterson, Laura Benanti, Chita Rivera, Jane Krakowski. One of the best casts ever.
re: Rob Marshall to direct film version of NINE#123
Posted: 4/13/07 at 12:33am
no problem. just make sure, if you like it, to get the original for comparrison.
Updated On: 4/13/07 at 12:33 AM
re: Rob Marshall to direct film version of NINE#124
Posted: 4/13/07 at 12:37am
The revival is my favorite of the 3, but if you like it definitely check out the others. The London one is cool because it was a concert that was recorded live, and it had a big chorus that included men.
Updated On: 4/13/07 at 12:37 AM
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