tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227751790693713235.post5387715179009406706..comments2024-03-22T14:48:09.697-04:00Comments on Dell on Movies: Thursday Movie Picks: MusicalsDellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05634519605152190304noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227751790693713235.post-70267391462601697192018-05-14T20:34:52.321-04:002018-05-14T20:34:52.321-04:00The Movie is So Much Interesting, love it!.The Movie is So Much Interesting, love it!.Mynaijabazehttps://mynaijang.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227751790693713235.post-62915127615481115972015-01-17T00:34:38.639-05:002015-01-17T00:34:38.639-05:00Lots of people didn't know that because they&#...Lots of people didn't know that because they've never heard of Repo! or just didn't pay any attention to it. Besides, it's way further "out there" than Repo Men.Dellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05634519605152190304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227751790693713235.post-77398309320294712982015-01-16T23:38:39.506-05:002015-01-16T23:38:39.506-05:00I have watch Repo Men though not Repo! I didn'...I have watch Repo Men though not Repo! I didn't know they had the same premise despite that having the similar title.Wandererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02942463921185187112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227751790693713235.post-90774337239056214852015-01-16T18:38:39.149-05:002015-01-16T18:38:39.149-05:00Thanks! Just trying to have fun.Thanks! Just trying to have fun.Wendell Ottleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13472743980681912924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227751790693713235.post-17643158196964519632015-01-16T18:34:24.669-05:002015-01-16T18:34:24.669-05:00To be honest, I'm not a big fan of musicals, e...To be honest, I'm not a big fan of musicals, either. That said, the ones I enjoy, I like quite a bit. Glad you like Ease in Down the Road. Wendell Ottleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13472743980681912924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227751790693713235.post-69843844214741996752015-01-16T17:33:22.389-05:002015-01-16T17:33:22.389-05:00I haven't seen any of these but I love your en...I haven't seen any of these but I love your enthusiasm! Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06313168799746450979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227751790693713235.post-35950588614816736432015-01-16T17:15:29.248-05:002015-01-16T17:15:29.248-05:00I'm not really a fan of musicals, although I d...I'm not really a fan of musicals, although I do sometimes like soundtracks from them. I've heard of the Wiz. The Wizard of Oz is probably my favorite musical to watch. Ease on Down the Road is pretty good I must say, hadn't heard it before.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09395044055566348346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227751790693713235.post-34142282603955645732015-01-16T09:31:53.500-05:002015-01-16T09:31:53.500-05:00Diana Ross as Dorothy is a point of contention for...Diana Ross as Dorothy is a point of contention for lots of folk. Honestly, she is too old. It's a case of forcing a name actor into a role. Hence, Dorothy being a school teacher. Given that its a Motown production and she was undoubtedly their biggest female star and, by that time an Academy Award nominated actress, I give them a pass. As for the rest of it I let the phenomenal spectacle of it all wash over me and I really get into it.Wendell Ottleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13472743980681912924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227751790693713235.post-18133435756817418652015-01-16T09:11:39.884-05:002015-01-16T09:11:39.884-05:00I mostly agree about The Wiz (Ross is WAY too old ...I mostly agree about The Wiz (Ross is WAY too old for Dorothy, for one), and it's kind of dour/overly serious in spots where it shouldn't be... BUT, movies that are truly visionary are so few and far between, and this one is definitely that. I love that Lumet had the balls to go there, and the visuals are sometimes jaw-dropping. Plus, I never get tired of that score.Danielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11480863610135936930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227751790693713235.post-73700170042857308292015-01-16T06:47:46.821-05:002015-01-16T06:47:46.821-05:00Sorry you didn't enjoy The Wiz, I always have ...Sorry you didn't enjoy The Wiz, I always have fun whenever I watch it. I completely understand your feelings about Belafonte in Carmen Jones. I think it has more to do with Dandridge than he himself. Thanks for reading, Joel!Dellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05634519605152190304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227751790693713235.post-53984019417894724022015-01-16T00:45:16.469-05:002015-01-16T00:45:16.469-05:00The Wiz really annoyed me, it seems so stagnant an...The Wiz really annoyed me, it seems so stagnant and miscast. I haven't seen Repo! but Carmen Jones is one I enjoyed quite a bit. Harry Belafonte, attractive and capable though he was, is kind of flat in the male lead or it might just be that Dorothy Dandridge is so powerful and magnetic as Carmen that she blows him off the screen. Pearl Bailey came across strongly as well.joel65913https://www.blogger.com/profile/14526657073681774683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227751790693713235.post-82362256428738439962015-01-15T22:51:13.949-05:002015-01-15T22:51:13.949-05:00Thanks a bunch. Hope you enjoy them when you get ...Thanks a bunch. Hope you enjoy them when you get to them.Wendell Ottleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13472743980681912924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227751790693713235.post-5597067777897275992015-01-15T19:31:19.523-05:002015-01-15T19:31:19.523-05:00Once again, Wendell, you've offered three titl...Once again, Wendell, you've offered three titles I've never seen. Thanks. I am making quite a list on behalf of these Thursday post. Kevin Powershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04219017960488448934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227751790693713235.post-84749897032307683342015-01-15T18:17:47.973-05:002015-01-15T18:17:47.973-05:00It's lots of fun. Same story you're famili...It's lots of fun. Same story you're familiar with, but from a much different angle.Wendell Ottleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13472743980681912924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227751790693713235.post-33659753445794282672015-01-15T18:15:29.459-05:002015-01-15T18:15:29.459-05:00Trippy is a great word to describe Repo. Thanks. I...Trippy is a great word to describe Repo. Thanks. I'm glad someone gets me.Wendell Ottleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13472743980681912924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227751790693713235.post-53741986586310689002015-01-15T15:37:11.342-05:002015-01-15T15:37:11.342-05:00I'd never heard of The Wiz but with those peop...I'd never heard of The Wiz but with those people behind the scenes I am more than curious. Neat piece :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227751790693713235.post-65226006054872346012015-01-15T15:03:53.810-05:002015-01-15T15:03:53.810-05:00Repo: The Genetic Opera sounds seriously trippy! ...Repo: The Genetic Opera sounds seriously trippy! :-) By the way, I love your sense of humor.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06574641672605054506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227751790693713235.post-61741366147665158062015-01-15T12:51:12.872-05:002015-01-15T12:51:12.872-05:00Repo is certainly crazy. Interesting take on The W...Repo is certainly crazy. Interesting take on The Wiz. And yeah, Dandridge and Belafonte brought some heat. Hats off for having seen all three. Thanks so much for stopping by.Wendell Ottleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13472743980681912924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227751790693713235.post-6486165655263077202015-01-15T11:53:58.586-05:002015-01-15T11:53:58.586-05:00LOL at Repo! - that movie is CRAZY. The Wiz is so ...LOL at Repo! - that movie is CRAZY. The Wiz is so love-hate for me, as in I both love and hate it in equal measure. Love the sizzle Dandridge and Belafonte bring to Carmen Jones. GREAT picks!Danielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11480863610135936930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227751790693713235.post-59156704522530539442015-01-15T10:41:47.931-05:002015-01-15T10:41:47.931-05:00I try to get at least one in there that will throw...I try to get at least one in there that will throw you for a loop. Thanks.Wendell Ottleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13472743980681912924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227751790693713235.post-11657994171636237992015-01-15T09:05:21.726-05:002015-01-15T09:05:21.726-05:00LOL, Repo...also trust in you for a WTF mention he...LOL, Repo...also trust in you for a WTF mention here, and I love it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227751790693713235.post-42751725618896747722015-01-15T08:39:57.327-05:002015-01-15T08:39:57.327-05:00Repo is definitely not for everyone. Don't go ...Repo is definitely not for everyone. Don't go into it looking for something good in the traditional sense. On top of being a musical it's a satire as well, so I enjoyed it.Wendell Ottleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13472743980681912924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227751790693713235.post-7001074591772621552015-01-15T08:02:46.734-05:002015-01-15T08:02:46.734-05:00Wow, I haven't seen any of these either. I rem...Wow, I haven't seen any of these either. I remember when Repo came out, I thought it looked terrible, but now I always find people who dug it. Maybe I should give it a shot sometime. Brittani Burnhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07975067259283007280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227751790693713235.post-91075261321893281042015-01-15T06:39:06.510-05:002015-01-15T06:39:06.510-05:00Great! I hope you enjoy them and would love to see...Great! I hope you enjoy them and would love to see your thoughts on them. Thanks.Dellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05634519605152190304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227751790693713235.post-84117504690760497842015-01-15T06:37:00.847-05:002015-01-15T06:37:00.847-05:00I hope you get to check them both out. I'm not...I hope you get to check them both out. I'm not the biggest fan of musicals, but both of these are among my faves from the genre. Thanks.Dellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05634519605152190304noreply@blogger.com