My question is... what's the verdict on I Am Legend?
I walk. I talk. I shop, I sneeze. I'm gonna be a fireman when the floods roll back. There's trees in the desert since you moved out. And I don't sleep on a bed of bones.
Buffy ,'Chosen'
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Strega - Dec 05, 2007 5:51:47 am PST #2537 of 10000
Dana - Dec 05, 2007 5:54:03 am PST #2538 of 10000
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
The Judge definitely has songs in the show, though I can't say if they've been cut. I imagine "Pretty Women" is still in there, at least in part.
Jessica - Dec 05, 2007 6:01:02 am PST #2539 of 10000
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
Does Rickman sing, Jessica?
Yes. His big angsty solo number has been cut, but "Pretty Women" and all its reprises are still in there.
Should I wait for Netflix or go see it in the theater?
I'd say see it in the theatre, because for all its flaws it's still a very BIG movie and would be best seen on a big screen in a completely dark room with surround sound.
You should, at some point, Netflix the DVD of the staged production starring George Hearn and Angela Lansbury.
EVERYONE should do this.
My question is... what's the verdict on I Am Legend?
DH was surprised that he liked it, since he's a fan of the book.
Cashmere - Dec 05, 2007 6:06:30 am PST #2540 of 10000
Now tagless for your comfort.
My question is... what's the verdict on I Am Legend?
DH was surprised that he liked it, since he's a fan of the book.
That perks me right up!
Kathy A - Dec 05, 2007 6:06:59 am PST #2541 of 10000
We're very stretchy. - Connie Neil
All this talk of Sweeney Todd reminded me that the complete 1979 Broadway cast recording (as opposed to the Highlights version) was supposed to have been re-released this year, and yay, it was! I've stilll got a few days left on my extra discount week at my bookstore job, so I can get it at 30% off on Sunday.
Nutty - Dec 05, 2007 6:13:24 am PST #2542 of 10000
"Mister Spock is on his fanny, sir. Reports heavy damage."
Sacha Barron Cohen is pitch perfect as Pirelli.
1. Ali G does musicals??
2. Borat can actually SING?? (When he's himself, he's got a lovely speaking voice, and should do all books on tape evar.)
3. How on earth did he manage not to mug for the camera?
Dana - Dec 05, 2007 6:16:42 am PST #2543 of 10000
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
3. How on earth did he manage not to mug for the camera?
The role is one of the less subtle in the show. I've been hearing he's good, though.
(Sweeney Todd likes carrots.)
DebetEsse - Dec 05, 2007 6:24:19 am PST #2544 of 10000
Woe to the fucking wicked.
All this talk of Sweeney Todd reminded me that the complete 1979 Broadway cast recording (as opposed to the Highlights version) was supposed to have been re-released this year, and yay, it was!
And this, I think, resolves my issue of "which recording should I get?"
Jessica - Dec 05, 2007 6:25:08 am PST #2545 of 10000
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
How on earth did he manage not to mug for the camera?
He's playing Pirelli. Mugging for the camera is exactly what he should be doing.
All this talk of Sweeney Todd reminded me that the complete 1979 Broadway cast recording (as opposed to the Highlights version) was supposed to have been re-released this year, and yay, it was!
AWESOME. I only have it on cassette tape (and no longer have a tape player...)
Dana - Dec 05, 2007 6:34:21 am PST #2546 of 10000
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
My parents had a copy of the full soundtrack album, which almost certainly got drowned in Katrina. I wonder if they want a replacement.
I bought a copy earlier this year off eBay. (Oooh, the Into the Woods soundtrack is back in print too!)
Bonus information about the Original Broadway Cast: Victor Garber! As the callow youth Anthony.