dedicated to the art of film & motion pictures – by Peter Eramo, Jr.
October 8, 2010 52 Comments
I know that as a student of the theatre, I tend to pay more attention to staged plays than I do the genre of the musical. Not this week though! Despite what some may think of my personal tastes, I do enjoy a good musical filled with some memorable tunes. The problem is that, in my opinion, there aren’t too many out there — especially ones that have been made into quality movies. At least, that has been the case for the past few years. If you wasted your time with the disastrous adaptations of Rent or The Phantom of the Opera, you know what I mean. The MGM musicals of the 50′s they ain’t! Nonetheless, there have been quite a few good ones — from the old RKO flicks to The King of Siam to, well…South Park. So I am hoping that you share your own favorites here and:
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FOOTLOSE!!!!!!
Glad to see My Fair Lady on your list, Peter, definitely on my top 5 as well. I have to disagree about Phantom though, but then you probably already knew that
Here’s mine in random order:
1. My Fair Lady
2. Moulin Rogue
3. Beauty & the Beast
4. Phantom of the Opera
5. The Sound of Music
Yes, I love My Fair Lady. A classic. I also like Beauty & the Beast very much. It’s been years since I have watched The Sound of Music. I think it’s time to give it a fresh look.
Not sure if Once qualifies but that would be my favorite!
It absolutely qualifies. Wonderful songs — love that soundtrack!
1)Moulin Rogue!
2)Grease
3)West Side Story
4)The Lion King
5)Aladdin
May be some pretty gay picks, but hey, I’m very in touch with my feminine side, so get at me.
Haha — no judgments here! Grease is a modern-day classic. Love The Lion King and of course West Side Story is great Sondheim stuff!
Oh yeah….Moulin Rouge is pretty gay.
An American in Paris
Mary Poppins
The Commitments
Cabaret
Newsies – say what you will, I like the music!
I also love The Jazz Singer, does that count for swingin’ musical?
Yes, because Neil Diamond is friggin’ awesome!!! Glad to see another shout-out for the Commitments. Surprised nobody is mentioning “Once” — came close on mine. Good picks…I won’t rag on Newsies…it does it all by itself.
Once was thisclose on mine too…
Completely forgot…Happy Feet!
Singin’ in the Rain
Brigadoon
Anchors Aweigh
The Love Parade
Wizard of Oz
ANCHORS AWAY LOL!
Very interesting. I must admit that I have never watched The Love Parade. Great choices here and glad to see more love for Singin in the Rain!
I am in excess of happy with your inclusion of Guys N’ Dolls!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
For guilty pleasures I’d include Chorus Line to mine………but here’s my five and nope they aren’t typical!
The Wizard Of Oz
Guys N’ Dolls
The Commitments
Funny Girl
The Lion King
Honorable Mentions to: Mary Poppins, My Fair Lady, and The Sound Of Music
Chorus Line is a guilty pleasure on my end too. Not sure why I enjoy that poor film! Saw it revived on Broadway a couple of years back — not a great comeback. Glad to see more love for The Commitments here. And yes, I love Guys and Dolls. It’s a great musical — and the film version does it justice. Great, fun list!
I love Chorus Line!!!!! =)
1. Beauty and the Beast
2. Guys and Dolls
3. Wicked
4. Phantom of the Opera
5. Chicago
..and lets not forget… Anything Goes 2005 LHS… that old lady Mrs. Harcourt was HILARIOUS!!!
I wish there was a great film version of Anything Goes. For my money, you don’t get better songs anywhere else. And yes, that was a monumental production — I hear by a revolutionary/brilliant director with an affinity for parasols.
That Phantom movie stunk, Lizzy! And I love the musical. There is no movie for Wicked…if you’re going to play, Lizzy, read the rules…
LMAO….I agree with Peter about Phantom! Sorry Liz!
1. Singin’ in the Rain – a tapper’s delight! Personally, the best musical out there (obviously!)
2. West Side Story – the only problem with this film for me is Richard Beymer. Good thing I don’t hate him enough to let him ruin it!
3. Jesus Christ Superstar – I absolutely adore this movie. One of the few rock operas I can stand.
4. Beauty and the Beast – What can I say? I’m a Disney girl at heart!
5. Take Me Out To The Ball Game – I have to put it on the this. Sinatra and Kelly, my two favorite people, together. No to mention, “The Hat My Dear Old Father Wore…” is one of Gene’s best tap routines I’ve ever seen.
Hi melissa! Good to see you on here!!! Great picks and yes, Singin in the Rain is perhaps the very best out there. Also love B&B…have never seen your #5…will put it in my rental queue for sure.
I AM GOING TO DISAGREE WITH YOU PETER….SINGIN IN THE RAIN IS NOT THE BEST MUSICAL OUT THERE..UNLESS YOURE VERY OLD AND HAVENT SEEN MANY:)) !RENTAL QUEUE WOW YOU SPEAK SO DIFFERENT FROM THE WAY I DO! WHATS YOUR GAME! I BET THIS COMMENT GETS ERASED! WELL IM NOT AFRAID OF PEOPLE WHO DISAGREE WITH ME AND NEITHER SHOULD YOU,,MAKES THE WORD AS IT SHOULD BE FULL OF DIFF PEOPLE WITH DIFF OPINIONS:)))
I only erase when it is incoherent or negative towards others. If Singin’ in the Rain isn’t the best musical, that is fine. What is the best film musical, in your opinion?
THE SOUND OF MUSIC!
IM SINGING AND DANCING IN THE RAIN!
THE BEAUTY AND THE BEAST!
THE LION KING!
MOULIN ROUGE!
MAGGIE IS LADY MARMALADE!!!!!!!
Lion King is a good one. Some nice songs there. Love Singin’ in the Rain, of course. Perhaps nothing better.
1) moulin rouge
2) carousel
3) sound of music
4) Funny Girl
5) Oklahoma
I love musicals but mr. duke is a hater!
I know Sir Duke is a hater. Ha!!! Love Carousel….nice choice — great songs in that one. I could not get into Moulin at all — tried it twice and turned it off. Nice classic picks here.
1. Guys and Dolls
2. Chicago
3. West Side Story
4. Grease
5. Hairspray – 2007
Grease.. Good One
THANK YOU! =) I’m sure Peter will have SOMETHING to say about it!!! LOL
Peter already told me Chicago is gay… He always has something to say… It’s his blog haha
I look forward to his comments! =)
I am a blog despot, so yes…I always have a snide comment.
OH AND SO DO I DEAR SO DO I!!! CUZ ,,,,WELLLL LETS JUST SAY THE REAL JOHN TRAVOLTA AND OLIVIA DO NOT COMPARE!!!!!
Tara – I don’t know what is worse…Hairspray or Chicago??? I’m just thrilled you didn’t put Dirty Dancing on here…A Middle-aged guy seducing a young girl….hmmmm…Of course, I love your #1 pick! Should get your singing solo to post on video here, huh? Grease is a nice choice…I agree with Raul.
Wrong sister, Liz is the one who had the Guys and Dolls solo! I will gladly find that video for you! =)
And I always look forward to your snide comments!
Makes our conversations entertaining!
I want all 3 Milana gals doing a Guys and Dolls song so I can post on the site! That would make me happy. Liz can also do her Marisa impersonation too.
I was always the dancer! LMAO, You’ll get that video when you bring me the one I want!
Michael does a great Nathan “Sue me”
The both of you can perform on Monday!
Can’t contribute to this one. I tend to approach musicals the way I do relationships. Like a man.
THATS THE WAY TO DO IT LOVE THEM AND LEAVE THEM!!!
haha…nicely put, Shannon. It’s a very popular genre and there are some classic ones out there, so thought I would show it some love this week.
1) Rocky Horror Picture Show
2) Showboat. (Rita!)
3) West Side Story (J-E-T-S jets jets jets)
4) Guys and Dolls
5) Chicago
Fish gotta swim and birds gotta fly… Good choice on #2. Rita “Aston Martin DB5″ Hayworth
Spy code. Love it. no one can decipher.
I told you my thoughts about #5 already. Love Guys and Dolls. No other Sinatra here??? Surprised. Showboat has some great songs. Rocky Horror? Really???
1. Meet Me in St Louis
2. Sound of Music
3. Swing Time (love Top Hat, too)
4. West Side Story
5. Beauty and the Beast
Sometines it takes a beast Nora…
Yes I’ll take the beast any day!! No need for Gaston. Metro butt-head.
I was thinking of Meet Me in St. Louis. Love that film. I saw Swing Time so long ago — don’t have a great memory of it. Nice Disney flick in there too!