Tag Archives: film musical

Jingle Jangle Review Roundup

Posted on November 16, 2020 by boz

The holiday musical Jingle Jangle, now streaming on Netflix, has received positive reviews from film critics. Set in imaginary Cobbleton, the story follows a toymaker whose granddaughter saves him after a trusted apprentice steals his most prized creation. The cast … Continue reading →

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Clouds Review Roundup

Posted on November 13, 2020 by boz

The musical biopic Clouds has received mixed reviews from film critics. The story, based on the memoir Fly a Little Higher by Laura Sobiech, concerns high school musician Zach Sobiech, who learns that the rare cancer he has been fighting … Continue reading →

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Over the Moon Review Roundup

Posted on November 11, 2020 by boz

The animated musical Over the Moon has received mixed reviews from critics. The film premiered at the Montclair Film Festival on Oct. 17, 2020, and is streaming now on Netflix. The story centers around Fei Fei, who builds a rocket … Continue reading →

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Yellow Rose Review Roundup

Posted on November 9, 2020 by boz

Film critics have given mixed reviews to the musical drama Yellow Rose but praise for its lead, two-time Tony nominee Eva Noblezada, who makes her film debut as “a Filipina teen from a small Texas town who fights to pursue … Continue reading →

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The Prom Preview

Posted on October 23, 2020 by boz

Netflix has released the official teaser trailer for the film adaptation of the Tony-nominated stage musical The Prom, which begins streaming on its platform December 11. The film’s creative team includes Bob Martin (screenplay), Chad Beguelin (screenplay, lyrics), Matthew Sklar and … Continue reading →

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Everybody’s Talking About Jamie Preview

Posted on October 20, 2020 by boz

The Olivier-nominated stage musical Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, adapted by Dan Gillespie Sells (music) and Tom MacRae (libretto) from the 2011 TV documentary Jamie by Jenny Popplewell, has itself been adapted for film, helmed by original stage director Jonathan Butterell … Continue reading →

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American Utopia Review Roundup

Posted on October 19, 2020 by boz

HBO has begun streaming American Utopia, which was filmed live during the show’s original Broadway run Oct. 20, 2019, to Feb. 16, 2020, at the Hudson Theatre. The creative team includes David Byrne and Brian Eno (lyrics and music), Daniel … Continue reading →

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Hamilton Review Roundup

Posted on July 7, 2020 by boz

The film of the 2015 musical Hamilton has received near universal acclaim. Edited from three performances of the original Broadway cast in June 2016, Disney+ advanced the film’s release from October 15, 2021, to July 3, 2020. (watch here) The creative … Continue reading →

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Les Misérables Tops UK Chart

Posted on January 22, 2013 by boz

A week after reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Top 200 album chart in the US, the Les Misérables soundtrack has become the first cast recording in 16 years to hit No. 1 on the Official UK Albums chart. The previous … Continue reading →

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2013 Golden Globes

Posted on January 14, 2013 by boz

The 70th annual Golden Globes were revelead last night in Hollywood. Tina Fey and Amy Poehler ably and hilariously hosted the proceedings, aided by fellow SNL alums Kristen Wiig and Will Ferrell. The night’s biggest surprise was perhaps the win … Continue reading →

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