1,210 posts
|
Post by musicalmarge on Mar 25, 2021 14:24:52 GMT
Me too monkey. I saw Hamilton once and loved it but honestly felt and that once was enough but just knew I had to see In The Heights a second time. Very excited for the film. Agree with both, I must prefer it to Hamilton. It might not be the most elaborated book in the history of musicals but what a show! And the Southwark production was just perfect, such a dedicated cast, so full of energy, and don’t even let me start talking about Victoria Hamilton-Barrit, what a Star! In The Heights is a much better show than Hamilton. Better music, better writing and I much preferred it. Very excited to see the new movie version!
|
|
|
Post by juicy_but_terribly_drab on Mar 25, 2021 16:20:46 GMT
I prefer the songs in In The Heights but I find the book very thin, hopefully the film should fix that and I think the trailers showcase dialogue not in the stage show so hopefully that should be the case.
|
|
462 posts
Member is Online
|
Post by djdan14 on Apr 21, 2021 19:51:12 GMT
Soundtrack release date and a making of book is also available and can be preordered on Amazon!
|
|
|
Post by inthenose on Apr 30, 2021 17:54:10 GMT
Interesting that none of the performers in lead roles are white.
|
|
|
Post by c4ndyc4ne on Apr 30, 2021 18:44:29 GMT
Interesting that none of the performers in lead roles are white. Given it's set in Washington Heights and is about the first and second generation community there...why would any of them be white?
|
|
|
Post by inthenose on Apr 30, 2021 18:50:36 GMT
Interesting that none of the performers in lead roles are white. Given it's set in Washington Heights and is about the first and second generation community there...why would any of them be white? Casting racial equality?
|
|
6,330 posts
|
Post by danb on Apr 30, 2021 19:28:41 GMT
I’m sorry but this is like calling out ‘Zulu’ for none of the zulu warriors being white. It’s about a neighbourhood where the vast vast majority of the inhabitants are not white. Why divert from the story by switching to Ernie the kindly white cab driver who takes his chances picking people up from ‘the heights’ for contrast. Fatuous at best.
|
|
4,458 posts
|
Post by poster J on Apr 30, 2021 19:43:56 GMT
Given it's set in Washington Heights and is about the first and second generation community there...why would any of them be white? Casting racial equality? Are you joking? Because it isn't funny. I suggest you educate yourself about the racial composition of Washington Heights and the plot of In the Heights - Google is your friend.
|
|
|
Post by inthenose on Apr 30, 2021 19:52:16 GMT
Are you joking? Because it isn't funny. I suggest you educate yourself about the racial composition of Washington Heights and the plot of In the Heights - Google is your friend. I have seen "In the Heights" multiple times in the UK and on Broadway. I am also a light skinned mixed race person myself. I am pointing out that equality casting including colourblind casting does not mean what many people thinks it means. It does not mean casting black, Asian or Hispanic people in place of white people. It means casting talented people of any race in roles. Equality within colourblind casting should mean a decent mix of races within lead roles of the cast, regardless of the show. Equality is a two way street, it isn't the same thing as affirmative action. It is equality.
|
|
|
Post by juicy_but_terribly_drab on Apr 30, 2021 20:39:34 GMT
Latino and Hispanic are ethnicities, not races. You can be white and Latino or Hispanic (unless the majority of the people from Spain aren't white now?).
|
|
4,158 posts
|
Post by HereForTheatre on May 10, 2021 8:42:20 GMT
This looks fantastic. I saw the show when it was at the pop up Kings Cross scenario and was just blown away and if I could see any show again then In The Heights would be up there. Interestingly from the trailer I actually feel that, though nothing can beat live Theatre for me in general, this is a show that could work even better on film. It looks spectacular to me and I imagine will be my first cinema trip since last year, actually probably before that as I don't go cinema often and can't remember the last film I watched!
|
|
|
Post by ThereWillBeSun on May 10, 2021 8:59:37 GMT
This looks fantastic. I saw the show when it was at the pop up Kings Cross scenario and was just blown away and if I could see any show again then In The Heights would be up there. Interestingly from the trailer I actually feel that, though nothing can beat live Theatre for me in general, this is a show that could work even better on film. It looks spectacular to me and I imagine will be my first cinema trip since last year, actually probably before that as I don't go cinema often and can't remember the last film I watched! I feel like I didn't appreciate King's Cross enough and will regret not seeing it at Southwark, there's always something special seeing a show where it originates. I felt like ITH at KC - there was just TOO MUCH going on. I am so excited for the film, the cinematography looks amazing and the casting too - *chef's kiss*
|
|
4,158 posts
|
Post by HereForTheatre on May 10, 2021 9:09:27 GMT
I'm kind of glad that we don't get it streamed here because I really think it looks like a film you would want to appreciate in the cinema on the big screen with surround sound ect. And the idea that it will be in a full cinema as well not socially distanced....I can't wait!
|
|
|
Post by ThereWillBeSun on May 10, 2021 12:12:13 GMT
I'm kind of glad that we don't get it streamed here because I really think it looks like a film you would want to appreciate in the cinema on the big screen with surround sound ect. And the idea that it will be in a full cinema as well not socially distanced....I can't wait! 100% with you! I will always regret not seeing La La Land on a big screen for that reason.
|
|
3,758 posts
|
Post by anthony40 on Jun 3, 2021 16:52:17 GMT
Next week peoples
|
|
|
Post by c4ndyc4ne on Jun 3, 2021 17:08:27 GMT
|
|
7,505 posts
|
Post by alece10 on Jun 3, 2021 17:09:55 GMT
I'm on the waiting list for a preview next week.
|
|
1,866 posts
|
Post by Marwood on Jun 3, 2021 19:43:52 GMT
I’ve got a ticket to see it next Wednesday in Croydon.
|
|
4,442 posts
Member is Online
|
Post by Being Alive on Jun 3, 2021 19:44:16 GMT
Preview for me next Friday!
|
|
426 posts
|
Post by alison on Jun 3, 2021 19:46:13 GMT
Next Friday for me as well, although I'm on the waiting list for the Sky preview on Monday.
|
|
7,505 posts
|
Post by alece10 on Jun 7, 2021 14:41:09 GMT
Just got a cancellation for Wednesday preview. Can't remember the last time I went to the flicks.
|
|
579 posts
|
Post by ncbears on Jun 7, 2021 15:38:06 GMT
Here are the first 8 minutes - with an out of place small bit at the beginning of Nina saying listen to the block which is not part of the first 8 minutes.
|
|
|
Post by marob on Jun 7, 2021 16:24:32 GMT
A bit too much needlessly fast editing for my taste, but looks pretty good.
|
|
|
Post by Deleted on Jun 7, 2021 16:55:59 GMT
Seeing this tonight as we were moved up from the waiting list. Hoping for good things! 🤞🏻
|
|
1,639 posts
|
Post by fiyero on Jun 7, 2021 17:05:49 GMT
Seeing this tonight as we were moved up from the waiting list. Hoping for good things! 🤞🏻 I’m at a preview tonight, got here nice and early so in the Premier seats! Glad I left work early
|
|
|
Post by Deleted on Jun 7, 2021 17:08:27 GMT
Seeing this tonight as we were moved up from the waiting list. Hoping for good things! 🤞🏻 I’m at a preview tonight, got here nice and early so in the Premier seats! Glad I left work early Same! I’m enjoying the luxury of a headrest and the quality of the upholstery 😆
|
|
7,505 posts
|
Post by alece10 on Jun 7, 2021 17:33:49 GMT
Good advice. When I go on Wed I'll get there early and smile nicely.
|
|
3,758 posts
|
Post by anthony40 on Jun 7, 2021 17:40:34 GMT
I am attending a preview on Thursday. I am expecting this to be popular so I will get there early
|
|
|
Post by Deleted on Jun 7, 2021 20:15:43 GMT
Overall I really enjoyed this. It has been filmed and put together beautifully.
|
|
3,059 posts
|
Post by Dr Tom on Jun 7, 2021 21:47:31 GMT
Preview on Thursday, I hope. I know the rule is to be there very early as they overbook and a lot of people with preview tickets get turned away.
Last year, I had a ticket for one of the early screenings, which turned out to be the day after theatres/cinemas all closed. So that was really disappointing. Had I attended, I wouldn't have been allowed to talk about it, but as it didn't go ahead I presume I can mention it!
One of my favourite musicals so I hope the big screen version does it justice (and that the cinema gets a decent appreciative crowd in, not just people wanting a free film).
|
|