Sunset Blvd - Movie musical — Page 9

I think that when it comes to acting the role, Glen Close blows all the other propects out of the water.

She and she alone is capable of making Norma simultaneously grotesque and sympathetic. That's what's needed, IMO. As to her vocal abilities, she's by no means incompetent and with the numerous takes she'll be afforded on film, she should be able to put forth a solid vocal performance.

As for the other women considered for Norma, heaven knows I love her, but Barbra always plays Barbra. And Cher, god bless her, manages to make every song she sings sound the same.

Whenever Cher opens her mouth to sing, I can't help thinking about Paul Schaffers's wicked send-up of her trying to soulfully sing the Christmas carol, Oh Holy Night. The imitation is so spot-on that when I think of Cher the singer, I can no longer keep a straight face.

Updated On: 7/10/05 at 07:25 AM

Glenn CLose????NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Betty Buckley was truly a better Norma than Glenn, but that'll never happen.
anyone else agree out there? anyone catch Betty?

and ewan macgregor is obviously chosen cause pickings are always slim for any male hollywood actors who can remotely sing and want to go under the whipping post for doing a movie musical. ewan macgregor is the volunteering guinea pig,..as usual.

I, for one, enjoyed Ewans' vocals in Moulin Rouge. ...and I don't care if they had to refine his vocals in the studio... because the final result was awesome to me. I remember when Whitney Houston's I Will Always Loved You was first released. People made such a big deal that her vocals were run through a computer to bring out the best sound. You know what? I didnt care then and I dont care now. When people hear that song nobody talks about that anymore...they just reminence on how great she was. Same with Sunset. Who cares if they "tweak" Ewan's (or Glenn's for that matter) voice. Years from now, people will love this movie and not care of the contreversy between Glenn vs. Patti/Betty B or Ewan vs. Hugh/Michael Ball.

I'm excited about this new musical endeavor!

Updated On: 7/10/05 at 11:53 PM

This is a RUMOR per RUG. No casting has been done for the film yet.

I emailed RUG and someone else on another board did too. Same answer they know nothing about the newspaper article.

I am not sure if the film has been approved by Paramount for the go ahead.

Yours,

Carolyn

It sucks that news, like casting and production, gets announced elsewhere before it gets released on ALW's official website. It leaves a bunch of holes like who is directing and other names attached to the film.

I hate speculation.

Updated On: 7/15/05 at 01:22 PM

diana ross as norma

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no news no movie

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