tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6446940071275325357.comments2012-01-14T23:26:16.532-08:00theatrophileEMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11873506934492207648noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6446940071275325357.post-53973124292054180372012-01-14T23:26:16.532-08:002012-01-14T23:26:16.532-08:00Holy crap on a cracker...that hurts my brain in a ...Holy crap on a cracker...that hurts my brain in a new and creative way. If I wasn't making this comment on my phone, I'd elaborate a bit more, but jeebus this makes me sad. :(Reese M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17504816094018150255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6446940071275325357.post-46219949403639316372012-01-08T14:18:31.155-08:002012-01-08T14:18:31.155-08:00I just came off of a period wherein nearly everyth...I just came off of a period wherein nearly everything I saw had to do with Taylor Swift. (Um, HI. For what seemed like an entire year, her freaking albums took over the entire music sections of EVERY TARGET STORE I WENT TO. That publicity machine behind her label did her no favors in my eyes). <br /><br />That said, I don't have a strong hatred for her, I'm just not that much of a fan. <br /><br />Sure, the comparison to Gwenyth seems like it's overkill. But what I'm trying to illustrate is that people seem to have a visceral reaction to Taylor, and I've found that to be true for Gwenyth as well. <br /><br />In my opinion, Gwenyth's total absence of self-awareness is far more heinous. She's kind of the ultimate privileged rich kid who (despite her insistence that she's more than meets the proverbial eye) never evolved much beyond that. In the case of Taylor, I just kind of got sick of her for a while there.<br /><br />Theater is supposed to be inclusive and open to new ideas, absolutely. But this is the movies. People, for whatever reason, see "movie acting" as different. I really don't know why - it's all acting. It's all interpretation. Different interpretations have innate value. <br /><br />Additionally, how many times have musical theater fans chafed at casting of actors that are not "theater actors" in major motion pictures? Madonna in Evita springs immediately to mind. Maybe I'm in the minority in this case, but I thought Madonna did a fine job. Not spectacular, but more than respectable for sure. <br /><br />In any case, this is nothing new. Theater fans do have their quirks, and plenty will admit that they feel a strong sense of "ownership" when it comes to movies based around an iconic show. I have found that most theater geeks feel that such a movie should have a cast of theater-trained actors (at least the majority of them). It's like they assign a special, heightened value to movies. To me, if you're a great actor, then you're a great actor. I really don't care where I observe a performance. Someone could be on a stage, on TV, or in a movie. An impressive performance is still an impressive performance. <br /><br />For me, I'll be watching Taylor's performance with interest.Reese M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17504816094018150255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6446940071275325357.post-7737876395189674422012-01-08T13:31:30.332-08:002012-01-08T13:31:30.332-08:00This will shock you, I'm sure..,but I disagree...This will shock you, I'm sure..,but I disagree. When Taylor has done elventybillion projects at the same time, plus talked smack about her country in a fake accent and tried to convince everyone that her "clean" diet is best while filing a cooking show sponsored by McDonalds, then we can compare her to Gwenyth.<br /><br />Taylor has done two films, but besides her perfume and her albums, where else is she showing up? Magazines are used to promote her albums,just like other artists, she has no control over what awards shows give out or how often the radio plays her songs. So I don't buy that either.<br /><br />I think people are jealous pure and simple. She's 20 years old, she's rich, famous, travels all around the world and is mega-successful. Yes, she's not a theatre performer so she is an unknown as Eponine, but this hatred is uncalled for. And frankly, makes me a little sad. Isn't theatre supposed to be inclusive and open to new ideas and interpretations?EMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11873506934492207648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6446940071275325357.post-6081509405357815252012-01-08T12:55:32.431-08:002012-01-08T12:55:32.431-08:00Like I said in my tweet, Tayor Swift is getting al...Like I said in my tweet, Tayor Swift is getting all this hate because she's kind of the younger version of Gwenyth Paltrow. There are plenty of people that love her, sure...but the segment of the population that hates her seems to be growing. <br /><br />Personally, I get annoyed with anyone who is that over exposed, so I kind of come down on the side of "WTF" when I hear people talk about how much they love her. I'm just not a fan.<br /><br />Would it stop me from seeing this movie? Probably not. I'd probably go and if I find her performance distasteful it likely won't totally ruin it for me. I mean, one of my favorite movies of all time is Kenneth Branaugh's version of "Much Ado About Nothing"...and remember...Keanu Reeves was in that. That casting was FAR more heinous than Taylor Swift as Eponine.Reese M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17504816094018150255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6446940071275325357.post-2082228415116901892011-02-03T18:13:55.167-08:002011-02-03T18:13:55.167-08:00It was my Gobo my dear! ;)It was my Gobo my dear! ;)Reese M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17504816094018150255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6446940071275325357.post-2857898753164608042011-01-31T18:47:28.269-08:002011-01-31T18:47:28.269-08:00As you know, it's pretty impossible for me to ...As you know, it's pretty impossible for me to pick a "favorite show", so I'll name a few and why they hold a special place for me:<br /><br />1. "Crazy for You" - This was the first show that I saw on Broadway. I saw it when I was on a trip to NYC with my high school as a Junior. <br /><br />2. "Rent" - Because I always think of us belting out pretty much any song from this in the car during that first semester of college.<br /><br />3. "Damn Yankees" - Because this was the first "professional" show that I worked on. I loved every minute of it.<br /><br />4. "Grease" - Because I've worked on two productions of this, and seen the stage show and the movie about a zillion times. That music is just so damn catchy.<br /><br />5. "Music Man" - Because this was the very first show I worked on. Whether I like it or not, it's always with me. :)Reese M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17504816094018150255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6446940071275325357.post-23129303196371008292011-01-31T08:42:30.586-08:002011-01-31T08:42:30.586-08:00I haven't been to many shows, but I did love T...I haven't been to many shows, but I did love The Lion King. I would also probably love Mary Poppins since that is one of my favorite movies. Non-acting-ish shows I loved Stomp and Cirque du Soleil (I can't remember which one it was...like jungle fantasy or something like that). I've pretty much loved every show I've been to which isn't many. :PCarinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06306757884348058544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6446940071275325357.post-12770222141082210082011-01-21T23:45:36.967-08:002011-01-21T23:45:36.967-08:00I am in!!! I'm going for a Tony. :)I am in!!! I'm going for a Tony. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18397675787650561333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6446940071275325357.post-55447346549341301652011-01-21T21:39:37.968-08:002011-01-21T21:39:37.968-08:00Oh I am so IN! Wooo! I'll do a start post for ...Oh I am so IN! Wooo! I'll do a start post for this sometime tomorrow (adding it to my bloggiesta list...) :DReese M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17504816094018150255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6446940071275325357.post-91753278040581406392011-01-20T14:40:04.186-08:002011-01-20T14:40:04.186-08:00Love this post! I agree, people too often forget j...Love this post! I agree, people too often forget just how much hard physical work goes into performing onstage. <br /><br />Having been part of the backstage crew for most of my amateur theater "career" (a term which I use in the loosest sense of the word here), I can say that the crew also perform under perilous circumstances. I've had twisted ankles, bad bruises, pulled muscles...it's demanding. And I was nowhere even close to "professional". I can only imagine the physical demands of a major Broadway show backstage. <br /><br />I have to say, it is a bit disturbing that <i>Spiderman</i>'s ticket sales have gone through the roof since the attention to the injuries of the actors. On the other hand, I'm hardly surprised. <br /><br />And yeah, they need to change the name of the show...just...yipes. It's a mouthful and all this press (positive and negative) is only underscoring how bad the name is...for me anyway. :)Reese M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17504816094018150255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6446940071275325357.post-57224469584546762332011-01-14T22:37:49.318-08:002011-01-14T22:37:49.318-08:00Look at you all organized! I still have to post my...Look at you all organized! I still have to post my "list" of graphic novels that I'll be starting with. I'm so looking forward to doing this with you and Rachel!<br /><br />Oh, and by the by - I figured out how to do the email subscription thing. :) I'll fill you in later. You're welcome! :DReese M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17504816094018150255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6446940071275325357.post-81332716025836590042011-01-13T20:08:22.594-08:002011-01-13T20:08:22.594-08:00I don't follow her yet, but I will check her o...I don't follow her yet, but I will check her out. Thanks! I will keep you posted on my progress, thanks for the Challenge idea :)EMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11873506934492207648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6446940071275325357.post-7150186956568461732011-01-13T20:03:27.937-08:002011-01-13T20:03:27.937-08:00I'm glad to see more people joining the Graphi...I'm glad to see more people joining the Graphic Novel challenge! Thanks for signing up. I know that Becky from Becky's Book Reviews has reviewed a ton of graphic novel adaptations of Shakespeare plays. Do you follow her already? http://blbooks.blogspot.com I'm cheering you on!Vasillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08463689838763126048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6446940071275325357.post-35950287653287755002011-01-08T10:44:06.954-08:002011-01-08T10:44:06.954-08:00Challenge accepted!Challenge accepted!EMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11873506934492207648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6446940071275325357.post-9325370324131177712011-01-08T10:42:07.548-08:002011-01-08T10:42:07.548-08:00For someone who will shortly be trusting me to mak...For someone who will shortly be trusting me to make this space cohesive and beee-yooo-teee-fuull...you might want to play nice for the next 24hrs. :) <br /><br />I will shamelessly promote the crap out of this blog to my own minions, and I wait with bated breath for your next entry. ;)Reese M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17504816094018150255noreply@blogger.com