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thelogicpuzzler Lonely Fan
Joined: 26 Dec 2006 Posts: 217 Location: Past the Jellicle Moon, In the Heavyside Layer
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Posted: Mon May 07, 2007 1:56 pm Post subject: Wicked: The Movie? |
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Okay, I must vent. It is said that the musical Wicked is being turned into a movie! It can't happen! Rent was made into a movie, and it ended up so watered down, it wasn't Rent anymore. You don't have to like Wicked, or musicals for that matter, but I needed somewhere to voice my dislike for wonderful musicals being turned into horrid movies. _________________ I'm here hoping to work on my Mystery Solving Skills! |
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colbertnationgirl Hymn of One
Joined: 21 Oct 2006 Posts: 14893
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Posted: Mon May 07, 2007 1:57 pm Post subject: |
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They always turn everything into a movie. And 99% of the time they ruin it. _________________ That was the weirdest display of geekdom that I have ever seen in my entire life. |
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djmadscribbler Devoted Fan
Joined: 14 Dec 2006 Posts: 689 Location: The outer reaches of the inner circle
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Posted: Mon May 07, 2007 2:07 pm Post subject: |
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You guys do know it was a book before it was a musical right?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wicked_%28novel%29 _________________ We shall nonetheless move forward to carve a name for ourselves in the annals of bold insurgency and death-defying derring-do. Once I have a keen blade at my hip and the Jolly Roger is flapping high above me, I believe I will find my true calling. |
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thelogicpuzzler Lonely Fan
Joined: 26 Dec 2006 Posts: 217 Location: Past the Jellicle Moon, In the Heavyside Layer
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Posted: Mon May 07, 2007 2:12 pm Post subject: |
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I am aware it was a book before it was a musical. Movies tend to ruin the aspect and rush you get from being in the house verses on your couch. Plus, it is usually different because onstage, you can't escape the audience, in a movie, you can reshoot a scene. Plus, movies you can double a character, on stage, you need every physical training you can get. It calls for a lot more talent (opinionated response). Same with voice- overs. _________________ I'm here hoping to work on my Mystery Solving Skills! |
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consideration The Order of Denderah
Joined: 22 Jan 2007 Posts: 2586 Location: Pandaboo
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Posted: Mon May 07, 2007 3:20 pm Post subject: |
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I hated Rent.
But that's beside the point. Wicked is pretty cool. _________________ Raspberry Lemonade Slurpees!
Daniel, Ma Belle and all its inhabitants (past and present) own my heart. |
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Languorous Lass The Order of Denderah
Joined: 24 Oct 2006 Posts: 2571 Location: Gone, baby, gone
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Posted: Mon May 07, 2007 3:22 pm Post subject: |
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West Side Story was an awesome movie. In fact, the lyrics were more politically pointed than those for the stage version had been.
Sure, some musicals get ruined in the transition to film, but some don't. Even if Wicked turns out to be a lousy movie, the stage version will still exist. |
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Leaven Lonely Fan
Joined: 25 Nov 2006 Posts: 245
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Posted: Mon May 07, 2007 6:54 pm Post subject: |
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Some musicals make good films. Don't give up all hope, yet! |
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martha Enthusiastic Fan
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Posted: Mon May 07, 2007 7:12 pm Post subject: |
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Languorous Lass wrote: | West Side Story was an awesome movie. In fact, the lyrics were more politically pointed than those for the stage version had been.
Sure, some musicals get ruined in the transition to film, but some don't. Even if Wicked turns out to be a lousy movie, the stage version will still exist. |
West Side Story is probably one of my favorite musicals. |
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thelogicpuzzler Lonely Fan
Joined: 26 Dec 2006 Posts: 217 Location: Past the Jellicle Moon, In the Heavyside Layer
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Posted: Mon May 07, 2007 8:53 pm Post subject: |
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Languorous Lass wrote: | Even if Wicked turns out to be a lousy movie, the stage version will still exist. |
Wow. You're right. That makes me feel better. Thank You! _________________ I'm here hoping to work on my Mystery Solving Skills! |
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