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Post by ali973 on Jun 7, 2016 1:22:12 GMT
No  Forced metaphor. Maybe she should have used the word Plays instead. Yes, exactly |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 7, 2016 6:20:00 GMT
Wasn't it more the grimace that upset people? I mean, we are all entitled to our likes and dislikes, but the grimace just felt like she dismissed not only the art-form but anybody who loves musicals. (She's also allowed to grimace; I'd grimace if someone asked me if I liked Harry Potter, or if I was going to see the plays. But then again, nobody knows me, but we all know her. So that's what makes it different... )
No bile, as such, from me.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jun 7, 2016 6:44:10 GMT
She has a great deal of influence over people, and young people in particular.
'nuff said.
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Post by Phantom of London on Jun 7, 2016 7:24:03 GMT
Jk Rowling is a very successful author, never a playwright.
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Post by n1david on Jun 7, 2016 7:31:03 GMT
Wasn't it more the grimace that upset people? I mean, we are all entitled to our likes and dislikes, but the grimace just felt like she dismissed not only the art-form but anybody who loves musicals. (She's also allowed to grimace; I'd grimace if someone asked me if I liked Harry Potter, or if I was going to see the plays. But then again, nobody knows me, but we all know her. So that's what makes it different... ) No bile, as such, from me. Not sure I place too much store in a newspaper journalist trying to write an interesting article in correctly describing a fleeting expression. |
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Post by infofreako on Jun 7, 2016 8:12:59 GMT
Im not in the least bit bothered by her opinions re musicals as an art form. I was more concerned at the way it came across as implying musical theatre actors were less talented or capable
Just my interpretation of what the journalist wrote though
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Post by Deleted on Jun 7, 2016 8:45:48 GMT
Wasn't it more the grimace that upset people? I mean, we are all entitled to our likes and dislikes, but the grimace just felt like she dismissed not only the art-form but anybody who loves musicals. (She's also allowed to grimace; I'd grimace if someone asked me if I liked Harry Potter, or if I was going to see the plays. But then again, nobody knows me, but we all know her. So that's what makes it different... ) No bile, as such, from me. Not sure I place too much store in a newspaper journalist trying to write an interesting article in correctly describing a fleeting expression. I agree... But-unfortunately- these days every little facial expression, gesture, word... will be heavily scrutinised by many. I suspect we are all becoming the scrutinisers (if that's a word!) If the grimace is the truth, it was unwise really, as she is surrounding herself with many- actors, directors, producers- who have been/are all involved in.... musicals (cue theatrical grimace!) |
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Post by infofreako on Jun 7, 2016 8:54:26 GMT
Not sure I place too much store in a newspaper journalist trying to write an interesting article in correctly describing a fleeting expression. I agree... But-unfortunately- these days every little facial expression, gesture, word... will be heavily scrutinised by many. I suspect we are all becoming the scrutinisers (if that's a word!) If the grimace is the truth, it was unwise really, as she is surrounding herself with many- actors, directors, producers- who have been/are all involved in.... musicals (cue theatrical grimace!) Its the modern way sadly. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 7, 2016 13:25:23 GMT
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Post by bjorne on Jun 7, 2016 15:27:54 GMT
Am I the only one who is feeling a little bad for the guys of the A Very harry Potter Musical trilogy right now?
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Post by Deleted on Jun 7, 2016 15:31:53 GMT
Pah. This from a woman who wrote 'A Casual Vacancy'.
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Post by ShoesForRent on Jun 7, 2016 15:52:10 GMT
Am I the only one who is feeling a little bad for the guys of the A Very harry Potter Musical trilogy right now? I know there were previously lawsuit issues with it. JK let it go after they edited the version that is now on YouTube (so that it doesn't include copyrighted words) |
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Post by talkstageytome on Jun 7, 2016 17:25:40 GMT
Am I the only one who is feeling a little bad for the guys of the A Very harry Potter Musical trilogy right now? I know there were previously lawsuit issues with it. JK let it go after they edited the version that is now on YouTube (so that it doesn't include copyrighted words) I don't think there'll ever be a stage adaptation of Harry Potter which could top A Very Potter Musical!  Their hilarious, catchy and surprisingly accurate songs are just unbeatable! |
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Post by Jon on Jun 7, 2016 17:41:30 GMT
In the case of Potted Potter and A Very Potter Musical, it was Warner Bros rather than JK Rowling as they own the copyright and trademarks to the Harry Potter characters and name, JK herself owns the publishing and theatrical rights.
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Post by theglenbucklaird on Jun 7, 2016 20:31:29 GMT
Good thing i don't care one bit for this woman, her books and movies I was just about to write... good thing I don't care one bit about this woman, but I have finally found something that I agree with her |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 10, 2016 17:29:50 GMT
Just seen her on TV at the Palace talking about the plays... (I think the last time I saw her was when she read aloud at the London Olympics opening ceremony.) In her defence that "grimace" might just have been the work she's had done. Almost unrecognisable!
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jun 11, 2016 6:31:23 GMT
Bertie Botox been a calling has he?
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Post by Deleted on Jun 11, 2016 7:26:31 GMT
Looks like Bertie Botox and a few of his mates. Called and never left. What possesses these people?
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Forced metaphor.
Their hilarious, catchy and surprisingly accurate songs are just unbeatable! 
