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Post by danb on Nov 27, 2021 22:09:04 GMT
I’m not sure today was the day to watch this, but God it was good. So emotional with both the Sondheim news and my absolute devotion to Rent. What an absolute waste of a massive talent; if only someone had taken the time to diagnose his condition when he presented at hospital. The more I rediscover TTB the more these songs stand up just as well as Rent. Imagine what else he could have given us?
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Post by justfran on Nov 30, 2021 21:23:06 GMT
I watched this over the weekend and loved it! Amazing performance from Andrew Garfield, I hope he is recognised during awards season. The film was perfectly bookended by the two best songs. Excellent cast all round, special mention to Robin de Jesus as Michael. I’ll definitely be watching this again soon. 5⭐️ from me.
The CD soundtrack is listed on Amazon as being released on Friday for anyone interested.
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Post by danb on Nov 30, 2021 21:43:50 GMT
Am I right in thinking that the narrative veers quite a long way from that of the musical as it was performed originally? ‘Real Life’ was always one of my favourites on the cd and is filleted to practically nothing in the film. Its like a whole new story has been created to turn it into the story of ‘Rent’ rather than its’ actual self? I really loved it but it wasn’t what I was expecting.
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Post by robertb213 on Nov 30, 2021 21:48:22 GMT
Am I right in thinking that the narrative veers quite a long way from that of the musical as it was performed originally? ‘Real Life’ was always one of my favourites on the cd and is filleted to practically nothing in the film. Its like a whole new story has been created to turn it into the story of ‘Rent’ rather than its’ actual self? I really loved it but it wasn’t what I was expecting. I was thinking the same, I saw it in London a couple of years ago and the film felt an entirely different story!!
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Post by anthony40 on Dec 15, 2021 20:32:43 GMT
The Muppets do tick...tick...Boom!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 15, 2021 20:43:59 GMT
The Muppet trailer is great, but to see them side by side, makes it all the more impressive.
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Post by danb on Dec 21, 2021 15:25:11 GMT
As fantastic as Garfield is in TTB, it struck me how diabolically wooden he was as Spiderman. He looks on the verge of tears throughout, and that’s even before he accidentally offs his girlfriend in the 2nd one. Thank heavens we have that little Billy Elliot now. Does a convincing US accent and isn’t too proud to do The One Show. Legend.
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Post by stagebyte on Dec 29, 2021 23:56:08 GMT
Just got round to watching this beautiful and touching film LMM has poured so much love into it. Have to confess a little tear at the answering machine message and the Sunday number Have loved Andrew Garfield since Never Let Me Go - was slightly bemused by his Spidey foray but he’s just iconic in this
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Post by danb on Dec 30, 2021 9:00:23 GMT
Oh yes, ‘Never Let Me Go’ was creepily gorgeous. It wasn’t quite the book but wasn’t far off.
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Post by stagebyte on Dec 30, 2021 23:29:33 GMT
Oh yes, ‘Never Let Me Go’ was creepily gorgeous. It wasn’t quite the book but wasn’t far off. Such a bleak bleak book but a great adaptation He’s certainly built up an eclectic body of work so far!
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Post by stagebyte on Feb 8, 2022 14:42:02 GMT
My theatre kid heart very happy right now
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Post by justfran on Feb 8, 2022 18:33:30 GMT
I’m so pleased for Andrew Garfield, a very well deserved nomination!
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Post by danb on Feb 8, 2022 19:13:41 GMT
Woohoo!
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Post by cheesy116 on Feb 8, 2022 22:28:52 GMT
He was outstanding in this so very well deserved
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Post by dan28 on Feb 20, 2022 12:32:43 GMT
I absolutely loved it. A beautiful piece of art.
I must say I am not a fan of Lin Manuel Miranda at all. Seems like a nice guy, but his acting, singing and composing are not suitable for professional projects in my opinion. However, clearly, when he is given someone else's material, performed by talent, he can be a magnificent director.
I really loved the direction, the respect and love for the story, the material and the illusion of sung thoughts was beautifully executed. Directing seems to be where his talent lies and I can't wait to see more of that.
2 of the highlights for me were the "Sunday" and "Swimming" scenes. Breathtaking, and in my top 10 of the better musical sequences on film ever. But the other scenes were outstanding as well.
As a whole, not as good as for example, West Side Story, but still very well done.
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Post by stuartmcd on Feb 20, 2022 14:38:52 GMT
I absolutely loved it. A beautiful piece of art. I must say I am not a fan of Lin Manuel Miranda at all. Seems like a nice guy, but his acting, singing and composing are not suitable for professional projects in my opinion. I can understand his acting and singing but his composing isn’t suitable for professional projects? Really? A lot of music he has written has been incredibly successful. Disney are currently having tremendous success with Encanto thanks to his composing.
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Post by dan28 on Feb 20, 2022 16:15:57 GMT
"success" and "professional" are 2 very different concepts, unfortunately. But that leads to a bigger discussion about the current entertainment climate and the state of audiences.
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Post by cezbear on Feb 20, 2022 16:21:25 GMT
"success" and "professional" are 2 very different concepts, unfortunately. But that leads to a bigger discussion about the current entertainment climate and the state of audiences. But this is only your opinion. 'Not to my taste' would have been fair enough. 'Not professional' is not true, however you personally feel about his music. And it's insulting to the people who enjoy his work to dismiss them as the current 'state of audiences', many people are fans of all kinds of composers including the more 'highbrow' and include Lin Manuel Miranda's work in that.
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Post by Matt on Feb 20, 2022 18:12:52 GMT
I absolutely loved it. A beautiful piece of art. I must say I am not a fan of Lin Manuel Miranda at all. Seems like a nice guy, but his acting, singing and composing are not suitable for professional projects in my opinion. How can you say his composing isn’t suitable for progressional projects? 😂😂 He has had incredible success and popularity with nearly everything he’s written.
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Post by c4ndyc4ne on Feb 20, 2022 18:15:13 GMT
"success" and "professional" are 2 very different concepts, unfortunately. But that leads to a bigger discussion about the current entertainment climate and the state of audiences. Love the ridiculousness of this take. big dose of nonsense. the man has brought in big new audiences, produced blockbuster hits and topped charts across the land. Poster should probably examine their own place within "the current entertainment climate and the state of audiences."
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Post by danb on Feb 20, 2022 18:39:48 GMT
Yes, his ‘Hamilton’ was patchy at best. 😂
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Post by Paddy on Feb 20, 2022 19:26:52 GMT
In your opinion, many find it to be an incredibly well written and intelligent musical. Especially lyrically Yes, his ‘Hamilton’ was patchy at best. 😂
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Post by danb on Feb 20, 2022 19:34:29 GMT
Have you ever been on the internet before? The laughing face emoji indicates that I’m laughing while I’m saying it…no? I don’t think I’d have seen it so many times if I really thought that would I? But, y’know welcome to the board.
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Post by robertb213 on Feb 20, 2022 20:07:36 GMT
Who knew David Hunter hung out on this board sometimes.... Hi David! 👋🤣
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Post by Paddy on Feb 20, 2022 20:15:28 GMT
I do apologise, I read Dan and wrongly assumed you were the original poster so took your laughing emoji as sarcasm. Now know why I prefer reading this board rather than actually posting Have you ever been on the internet before? The laughing face emoji indicates that I’m laughing while I’m saying it…no? I don’t think I’d have seen it so many times if I really thought that would I? But, y’know welcome to the board.
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Post by ronnette on Feb 20, 2022 22:28:45 GMT
If LMM is sh*t then we should toss Alex Lacamoire in there too. Given he orchestrates his work…
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I mean. Not professional? Geez.
Sondheim was a fan, so that’s good enough for me.
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Post by shambles on Feb 21, 2022 13:42:57 GMT
Who Knew David Hunter hung out on this board sometimes.... Hi David! 👋🤣 Producers I can still understand, but shouldn't creatives/actors/artists stay away from forums for their own sanity?
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Post by newyorkcityboy on Mar 2, 2022 11:05:02 GMT
Awards season has reminded me to renew my Netflix and see this! So glad I did. Poignant doesn’t even begin to cover it. Love all the similarities/references to SITPWG. (Who knew we needed *two* shows about a struggling artist not recognised in his lifetime & the havoc the creative process plays with ones emotional life?!) AG needs to be in every musical film from now on but especially (as others have said) a Miranda-helmed reimagining of RENT.
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