Favorite Movie Musicals

ThePhanastasio · 04-03-2013, 12:07 AM

I love movies, and I, having been in theatre since I was a wee lass, do quite have a soft spot for musicals. I've watched a ridiculous amount of these, some quite fantastic (see below) and some clunkers - although, I do have to admit that Repo! The Genetic Opera earned numerous rewatches because of my ridiculous lusting after Sarah Brightman in that film...

I mean really. How am I NOT supposed to want to hit that? As an aside, Lava Girl has more balls than I do - I would rather be killed than have to sing a duet with Sarah Brightman. There's no way that 99.99% of people could even sound remotely competent in that situation, although she was 'talk-singing' for most of the song.

But as far as fantastic movie musicals...these, to me are the tops:

WILLY WONKA AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY:

As an aside, I've been forever barred by friends, family, and acquaintances from EVER re-enacting the boat ride again. I get really into it, and am apparently quite terrifying. Even today, my mother said, "There's no way," to which I responded..."There's no earthly way of way of knowing which direction we are going..."

And my mother was immediately all, "Don't you dare." And I don't even need creepy lighting, haha.

PHANTOM OF THE PARADISE:

This may actually be my favorite. It hurts my soul how many people have never heard of it, much less seen it. It's ****ing amazing. FANTASTIC score by Paul Williams, and a ridiculously awesome retelling of Faust. Also, directed by Brian De Palma.

SHOCK TREATMENT

According to Richard O'Brien, not the sequel, not the prequel, but the EQUAL to Rocky Horror. I actually think that in spite of Tim Curry not being present, the music in this one is actually better. I also think that it's more important to current times with its subject matter: It's reality TV and its repercussions BEFORE there was reality TV, keep in mind. It is actually WELL worth the watch.

So, what are your favorite movie musicals? I have more I wanted to post, but that would be just ridiculous. Just ridiculous. I could post all night. These three are, for me, the pinnacle of musical film greatness.

EDIT: Even more ridiculous, possibly, that Jessica Harper is the female lead in two out of these three, when people in RHPS circles - or nerd film circles that love Dario Argento's Suspiria - constantly tell me that I am secretly Jessica Harper.

I don't know if my love for these films means I'm incredibly vain, or that they're just awesome. Regardless, I recommend the hell out of them.

SplitScreenSadness · 07-09-2013, 05:49 PM

I grew up on Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and still know most of the songs by heart

I also love White Christmas. I watch it at least 3 times every holiday season (thanks to amc).

Alfred · 07-09-2013, 10:23 PM

The Blues Brothers has to be the single best musical. What other musical has exciting car chases, hilarious comedy, and this amount of renowned musical talent?

James Brown - The Blues Brothers (Church Speech) - YouTube

The Blues Brothers - Aretha Franklin - YouTube

The Blues Brothers - Minnie The Moocher (Cab Calloway). - YouTube

Stephen · 07-09-2013, 10:37 PM

04-03-2013, 12:07 AM	#1 (permalink)
ThePhanastasio Killed Laura Palmer Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Ashland, KY Posts: 1,679	Favorite Movie Musicals I love movies, and I, having been in theatre since I was a wee lass, do quite have a soft spot for musicals. I've watched a ridiculous amount of these, some quite fantastic (see below) and some clunkers - although, I do have to admit that Repo! The Genetic Opera earned numerous rewatches because of my ridiculous lusting after Sarah Brightman in that film... I mean really. How am I NOT supposed to want to hit that? As an aside, Lava Girl has more balls than I do - I would rather be killed than have to sing a duet with Sarah Brightman. There's no way that 99.99% of people could even sound remotely competent in that situation, although she was 'talk-singing' for most of the song. But as far as fantastic movie musicals...these, to me are the tops: WILLY WONKA AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY: As an aside, I've been forever barred by friends, family, and acquaintances from EVER re-enacting the boat ride again. I get really into it, and am apparently quite terrifying. Even today, my mother said, "There's no way," to which I responded..."There's no earthly way of way of knowing which direction we are going..." And my mother was immediately all, "Don't you dare." And I don't even need creepy lighting, haha. PHANTOM OF THE PARADISE: This may actually be my favorite. It hurts my soul how many people have never heard of it, much less seen it. It's ****ing amazing. FANTASTIC score by Paul Williams, and a ridiculously awesome retelling of Faust. Also, directed by Brian De Palma. SHOCK TREATMENT According to Richard O'Brien, not the sequel, not the prequel, but the EQUAL to Rocky Horror. I actually think that in spite of Tim Curry not being present, the music in this one is actually better. I also think that it's more important to current times with its subject matter: It's reality TV and its repercussions BEFORE there was reality TV, keep in mind. It is actually WELL worth the watch. So, what are your favorite movie musicals? I have more I wanted to post, but that would be just ridiculous. Just ridiculous. I could post all night. These three are, for me, the pinnacle of musical film greatness. EDIT: Even more ridiculous, possibly, that Jessica Harper is the female lead in two out of these three, when people in RHPS circles - or nerd film circles that love Dario Argento's Suspiria - constantly tell me that I am secretly Jessica Harper. I don't know if my love for these films means I'm incredibly vain, or that they're just awesome. Regardless, I recommend the hell out of them. __________________ Phish: Studio Discography Reviewed 100 Albums I Heartily Recommend My last.fm It's a hand-me-down, the thoughts are broken Perhaps they're better left unsung

07-09-2013, 10:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
Alfred one big soul Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 5,096	The Blues Brothers has to be the single best musical. What other musical has exciting car chases, hilarious comedy, and this amount of renowned musical talent? James Brown - The Blues Brothers (Church Speech) - YouTube The Blues Brothers - Aretha Franklin - YouTube The Blues Brothers - Minnie The Moocher (Cab Calloway). - YouTube __________________ LAST.FM / VINYL COLLECTION / RYM

07-09-2013, 05:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
SplitScreenSadness Groupie Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 19	I grew up on Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and still know most of the songs by heart I also love White Christmas. I watch it at least 3 times every holiday season (thanks to amc).

07-09-2013, 10:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
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