In recent years, many movie musicals have hit theaters, but only a few truly stood out and showed what a musical can be on ...
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Some classics, like "The Muppet Christmas Carol," fully embrace the holly-jolly spirit, while films like "Rent" use Christmas ...
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Since the early days of Hollywood, the movie musical has reigned as a favorite genre among movie fans and was initially popularized by classics such as The Wizard of Oz, Yankee Doodle Dandy, and ...
Grease is one of the most-streamed movies on Pluto TV, proving the John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John classic is still a ...
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Bill Condon knows how to bring a musical to the big screen. His screenplay for the 2002 Oscar-winning “Chicago” helped reinvigorate the genre after a long fallow period. He then stepped behind the ...
Once upon a time in Hollywood, there was a common perception of what made a film “Oscar bait.” Usually used as a derisive term, it referred to movies that wanted to be seen as prestige films — rousing ...
The holiday season is always a perfect time for movie musicals, but as it turns out Wicked: For Good is not the only one Broadway lovers will have this season. Director Maria Friedman‘s exquisite film ...
When you think “Disney musical,” what comes to mind? You probably think of colorful animated set pieces, charming animal sidekicks and lilting princess ballads. You probably don’t think of anything ...
The powerhouse filmmaker behind 'Dreamgirls' and now 'Kiss of the Spider Woman' spills his secrets on bringing song to screen, directing divas and why camp is underrated. By Caitlin Huston Business ...