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Iconography in 'Mary Poppins Returns'
There is a scene very early on in Mary Poppins Returns that proves to be emblematic of an issue within the rest of the film: distressed about the current financial hardship facing his family, grown-up Michael Banks (played by sophisticated noodle man Ben Whishaw) ascends into the attic of his childhood home. While looking for papers, Michael stumbles upon an old pearl necklace, which is revealed through song to have belonged to his now-deceased wife. A great amount of visual weight—tight close ups, long holds, a large physical presence on the screen—is given to this necklace, imbuing it with an almost mythic quality that makes it seem as though it will play a large role in the narrative, even though the audience has never seen the necklace before and will not again after this scene. The song ends with also-adult Jane Banks (played by sophisticated Cocker Spaniel puppy Emily Mortimer) coming into the attic to help Michael look for the aforementioned papers. As the two search, they find their old kite, a painstaking recreation of the kite from the original Mary Poppins, and toss it aside without more than a quick mention.
By Brady Petrik8 years ago in Geeks
My Review of the Movie 'Sing'
Sing is a movie based on a number of animated animals with large aspirations of becoming superstars that never seemed to pull through. Each of these animals has a reason as to why they prevented themselves from becoming big stars, but they're all talented singers. They've all lost hope and it's up to a koala bear by the name of Buster Moon (voiced by Matthew McConaughey) to bring them all together to make a fantastic live show.
By Brian Anonymous8 years ago in Geeks
'The Day Before Spring'
Robert Massimi. It should have been an omen. The show today was scheduled for 2:30, but the York theater waited until the house finally filled up around 2:50 before artistic director James Morgan took the stage and addressed the audience for about another seven minutes.
By Robert M Massimi. ( Broadway Bob).8 years ago in Geeks
Theater Review 'Kiss Me Kate'
Robert Massimi. Kiss Me Kate, which is in previews and opens March 14th, is a legendary musical composed by Cole Porter and written by Sam and Bella Spewack. The story is based on Lilli Vanessi (Kelli O'Hara) and Fred Graham (Will Chase), who were once married and are putting on a show in Baltimore, a musical comedy of "The Taming of the Shrew."
By Robert M Massimi. ( Broadway Bob).8 years ago in Geeks
Why You Should Be Watching 'One Day at a Time'
I am a lover of sitcoms and as the years have progressed we've moved away from the Friends and The Big Bang Theory style set-up to a more creative set-up like Brooklyn Nine-Nine and The Good Place. However, One Day at a Time is filmed in front of a live audience and its main set is the living room of an apartment, much like Friends. So, why am I raving about One Day at a Time? Because everything that Friends was lacking, this show has.
By Grace Lynch8 years ago in Geeks
