tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post4024446539270015329..comments2024-03-17T10:11:46.952-04:00Comments on Film Experience Blog: Singular Sensation?NATHANIEL Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-89560111516255592132009-04-17T14:05:00.000-04:002009-04-17T14:05:00.000-04:00Hey Nat, I meant to send you this when I saw that ...Hey Nat, I meant to send you <A HREF="http://broadwayworld.com/article/A_CHORUS_LINE_Special_My_Inner_Cassie_20061005" REL="nofollow"><B>this</B></A> when I saw that you were going to write about this movie. Fascinating read.Paul Outlawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14223551781533342142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-82540492547201390792009-04-17T08:18:00.000-04:002009-04-17T08:18:00.000-04:00Paul... Cassie is where the movie version destroys...<B>Paul</B>... Cassie is where the movie version destroys itself, too, by misunderstanding the ENTIRE THEME of a chorus line and trying to twist it to fit into Cassie's lovelife rather than her performance life.<br /><br />UGH.<br /><br /><B>Chris</B>... and you know I'm crazy about the revival of Hair, too.<br /><br /><B>A</B>... the other thing that's strange about the doc is that they never mention <I>at all</I> Michael Beresse (though he does have a cameo) as Zach... of all characters not to mention! And you're left to wonder: did he have to audition, was he part of the package, was he first choice, etcetera...NATHANIEL Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-57614084753094740092009-04-17T02:36:00.000-04:002009-04-17T02:36:00.000-04:00The heart and soul of A Chorus Line is Donna McKec...The heart and soul of <I>A Chorus Line</I> is Donna McKechnie and "The Music and the Mirror" and that is precisely what was wrong with the 2006 revival. Charlotte D'Amoboise was awful as Cassie, platinum blonde hair and all. My ears still hurt from the screeching. But other than that it was excellent, since it was clearly supposed to be a period piece. And it was nice to hear the whole score again.<br /><br />About the film verion, the less said the better. <br /><br />But I can't wait to see <I>Every Little Step</I> ASAP.Paul Outlawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14223551781533342142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-24220209080281731592009-04-17T00:03:00.000-04:002009-04-17T00:03:00.000-04:00I think it's time to remake it into a film again. ...I think it's time to remake it into a film again. I watched the disastrous 1985 effort not too long ago and couldn't believe how much it missed the mark. <br /><br />While we're dropping show recommendations, go check out 'Next To Normal'. It's phenomenal! Also Aaron Tveit is in it and that never hurts anybody.Peter Chanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08703260082728889704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-14844552786487701782009-04-16T22:38:00.000-04:002009-04-16T22:38:00.000-04:00Rodrigo, i saw cherry in Doubt, she was great, and...Rodrigo, i saw cherry in Doubt, she was great, and I would have loved to see her on film. But that doesn't take away from Meryls amazing performance.<br /><br />Maybe Kathy Bate, but' Kathleen Turner?! Jessica Lange?!<br /><br />I would have considered Francis Conroy. Helen Miran. and perhaps Sigourney Weaver, but I still would have cast Maryl Streep!Chris Na Tarajahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06545312034833563234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-85796238856028276042009-04-16T22:29:00.000-04:002009-04-16T22:29:00.000-04:00I saw CHORUS LINE on broadway and for the most par...I saw CHORUS LINE on broadway and for the most part thought they could have done a better job. Some people stood out, (like the gal who sang SING) but i've seen some stronger performances of the show in Regional productions.<br /><br />Though i have to put in a good word for HAIR which I just saw last night. Well cast, well directed, well sung and performed. Go see it now.Chris Na Tarajahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06545312034833563234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-57115104322781262202009-04-16T19:42:00.000-04:002009-04-16T19:42:00.000-04:00I'm just disappointed the casting part of the docu...I'm just disappointed the casting part of the documentary focuses so heavily on the girls. Where's Paul McGill? He was my favorite person in the revival, and he's nowhere to be seen in this documentary! And his story would probably be the most interesting, sicne he was so young when he got the part.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09059530882057463534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-32162806709878397432009-04-16T18:14:00.000-04:002009-04-16T18:14:00.000-04:00[we have a Meryl hater above. booo. Rodrigo whatev...[we have a Meryl hater above. booo. Rodrigo whatever]<br /><br />there is NO need for an Oscar for casting! nor for stunt work. There are already too many categories.Alex Constantinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09940311552608814201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-17195337031185013722009-04-16T17:59:00.000-04:002009-04-16T17:59:00.000-04:00Yeah. I still think that Kathy Bates, Kathleen Tur...Yeah. I still think that Kathy Bates, Kathleen Turner, Jessica Lange and of course Cherry Jones would have been all better choices for Sister Aloysius.<br /><br />Julia Child was a tall woman. Sigourney Weaver should have been cast instead.Rodrigo the Hated Onenoreply@blogger.com