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24 Nov 2008If you haven’t been living under a rock for the last few decades, you will recognize the music in this movie pretty well. Mamma Mia is the big screen version of the stage production of the same name, that took popular Abba songs and created a coherent story around it. If you’re a fan of [...]
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20 Jul 2008Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog is not a typical musical, nor a movie. Joss Whedon, creator of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Firefly taps his own pocket to write, produce and direct this 42 minute musical. Neil Patrick Harris stars as Dr. Horrible, a shy but still mad scientist who tries really hard to get into [...]
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9 Jan 2008Hairspray could have easily been the best musical of the year as its incredibly upbeat visuals, music and performances are easily the best in the category. This adaptation of the musical features a positive message of tolerance: people different from us should not be feared but should be treated equally. How can you say [...]
Sweetney Todd
Johnny Depp has a knack for playing odd characters, and the latest entry to his resume is a cannibalistic barber… With music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler, Tim Burton manages to create a film that both musical and horror fans can enjoy, and that is no easy feat. All-star cast includes [...]