"Musicals we want on Blu-ray"! - Page 5 - Blu-ray Forum

GregBlu5 · 03-14-2008, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Blue-Man

ABSOLUTELY NONE!!!!!

Don't mince words. Tell us what you really think!

MrEggMan · 03-14-2008, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Blue-Man

ABSOLUTELY NONE!!!!!

Dude...then why are you reading this thread? Everyone posting on this thread is a musical lover. If you're not, then don't bother posting.

For crying out loud...maybe I should run over to the Beowulf thread and state what a piece of crap I know it to be. Same thing as what you're doing.

Belloche · 03-14-2008, 08:58 PM

All these answers and not one person wants The Blues Brothers? I am shocked! I adore that movie.

wallendo · 03-14-2008, 10:39 PM

My Fair lady

Oklahoma (Todd A-O version, if it can be restored - the version on the last DVD release was quite poor. This was originally filmed in the Todd-AO format at 30 fps and should look great on blu-ray for those of us without 120 Hz displays)

Jesus Christ Superstar (recent version of possible)
Cats (made for DVD version IF it was filmed or recorded in hi-def)
Evita (DVD version is letterboxed, not anamorphic)
HR Pufenstuf
Amadeus (I doubt this is, strictly speaking, a musical)

Jim L · 03-15-2008, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by wallendo

My Fair lady
. . .
Amadeus (I doubt this is, strictly speaking, a musical)

Are musicals strictly films in which the characters sing as part of the story?

There are others that don't have signing but may be based on musical themes or topics (Amadeus, Immortal, Beloved).

Other question -- Don't most strict musicals have dancing or choreography? (I can't think of any that don't.)

GregBlu5 · 03-15-2008, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Jim L

Are musicals strictly films in which the characters sing as part of the story?

There are others that don't have signing but may be based on musical themes or topics (Amadeus, Immortal, Beloved).

Other question -- Don't most strict musicals have dancing or choreography? (I can't think of any that don't.)

Although I've never watched a complete musical with them (my experience is confined to the clips in the That's Entertainment series), I don't believe that Nelson Eddy and Janette McDonald ever danced. Anybody else know if the studios added others to their musicals who did dance?

doctorsteve · 03-15-2008, 02:33 AM

Rocky Horror Picture Show...

turboedguy · 03-15-2008, 02:37 AM

Little Shop of Horrors.

MrEggMan · 03-15-2008, 03:12 AM

Musicals are stage works or film works in which the music moves the story or takes the place of story elements/emotions.

For example, Madonna in a montage showing her getting dressed can't cover the same ground as quickly as "Rainbow High" in Evita (she was abysmal in the film). For those who think she was good, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lyTVxkBO0Nw. Patti'll show ya how it's done.

Example, Maria walking around on a mountaintop can't convey the emotion and serenity that she feeling at the moment.

Example, a bunch of people *****ing at each other on the stage of a Las Vegas theatre will never have the same impact as "It's All Over" in Dreamgirls.

Example, Bette Midler walking onto a stage and saying "Kids suck" will never have the electric jolt that "Rose's Turn" has.

I would classify Amadeus as a musical simply because the music gives the emotion of the characters even if they aren't singing.

Movies like Saturday Night Fever and Fame and Flashdance aren't musicals...because the music doesn't play the same role in the story as the above films.

doctorsteve · 03-15-2008, 04:23 AM

The Muppet Movie...

Kristin Simard · 03-15-2008, 04:28 AM

Latcho Drom (Good Road, Safe Journey)

Marcusarilius · 03-15-2008, 04:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Kristin Simard

Latcho Drom (Good Road, Safe Journey)

Hi Kristin. I was curious if you own any/many of the foreign films you like on DVD? i.e.: did they produce them on DVD?

Kristin Simard · 03-15-2008, 04:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Marcusarilius

Hi Kristin. I was curious if you own any/many of the foreign films you like on DVD? i.e.: did they produce them on DVD?

Yes, and yes. Latcho Drom was produced in Japan on DVD. All the others I listed on this thread are on DVD in Europe and/or America.

Zipzap713 · 03-15-2008, 04:32 AM

The Music Man

Marcusarilius · 03-15-2008, 04:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Kristin Simard

Yes, and yes. Latcho Drom was produced in Japan on DVD. All the others I listed on this thread are on DVD in Europe and/or America.

Thats a very good sign for eventual BD adaption then...

Kristin Simard · 03-15-2008, 04:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Marcusarilius

Thats a very good sign for eventual BD adaption then...

Most of the films I've listed in whole forum are out on DVD (and I do own them) with the exception of a few that have not to my knowledge made it to DVD.

Yes, I am hoping. Some would be absolutely lovely on blu-ray (if transfered well, etc).

syncguy · 03-15-2008, 05:13 AM

Some Bollywood musicals that I would like to see on blu-ray:

Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
Kabhi Kushi Kabhi Gum
Dil To Pagal Hai
Devdas
Mohabbatein
Om Shanti Om

Some more on the list!

Marcusarilius · 03-15-2008, 05:18 AM

I would love to have Fiddler on the Roof and Rocky Horror Picture Show.

Blu As Hell · 03-15-2008, 05:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Zipzap713

The Music Man

I would buy this without hesitation.

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Originally Posted by Marcusarilius

I would love to have Fiddler on the Roof and Rocky Horror Picture Show.

Sweet transvestite huh?

Marcusarilius · 03-15-2008, 05:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Blu As Hell

I would buy this without hesitation.

Sweet transvestite huh?

From Transexual. Transilvania.

Actually, I'm not that sweet. Just to clarify.

03-15-2008, 02:33 AM	#87
doctorsteve Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2007 Location:Tonawanda, NY Home Theater Gallery:15 Blu-ray collection:188 Blu-ray reviews:16	It's just a JUMP to the left... Rocky Horror Picture Show...

03-15-2008, 02:37 AM	#88
turboedguy Banned Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Santa Clarita Ca.	Little Shop of Horrors. Last edited by turboedguy; 03-31-2008 at 03:12 AM.

03-15-2008, 04:23 AM	#90
doctorsteve Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2007 Location:Tonawanda, NY Home Theater Gallery:15 Blu-ray collection:188 Blu-ray reviews:16	It's not easy being Green on Blu The Muppet Movie...

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03-14-2008, 08:58 PM	#83
Belloche Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Nova Scotia, Canada Blu-ray collection:403 DVD collection:11 Trading Score:3	All these answers and not one person wants The Blues Brothers? I am shocked! I adore that movie.

03-14-2008, 10:39 PM	#84
wallendo Power Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Southeastern NC 4K collection:100 Blu-ray collection:1027 DVD collection:7 MA collection:3 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:4	My Fair lady Oklahoma (Todd A-O version, if it can be restored - the version on the last DVD release was quite poor. This was originally filmed in the Todd-AO format at 30 fps and should look great on blu-ray for those of us without 120 Hz displays) Jesus Christ Superstar (recent version of possible) Cats (made for DVD version IF it was filmed or recorded in hi-def) Evita (DVD version is letterboxed, not anamorphic) HR Pufenstuf Amadeus (I doubt this is, strictly speaking, a musical)

03-15-2008, 03:12 AM	#89
MrEggMan Active Member Member since:Feb 2008	Musicals are stage works or film works in which the music moves the story or takes the place of story elements/emotions. For example, Madonna in a montage showing her getting dressed can't cover the same ground as quickly as "Rainbow High" in Evita (she was abysmal in the film). For those who think she was good, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lyTVxkBO0Nw. Patti'll show ya how it's done. Example, Maria walking around on a mountaintop can't convey the emotion and serenity that she feeling at the moment. Example, a bunch of people *****ing at each other on the stage of a Las Vegas theatre will never have the same impact as "It's All Over" in Dreamgirls. Example, Bette Midler walking onto a stage and saying "Kids suck" will never have the electric jolt that "Rose's Turn" has. I would classify Amadeus as a musical simply because the music gives the emotion of the characters even if they aren't singing. Movies like Saturday Night Fever and Fame and Flashdance aren't musicals...because the music doesn't play the same role in the story as the above films.

03-15-2008, 04:28 AM	#91
Kristin Simard Special Member Member since:Aug 2007	Latcho Drom (Good Road, Safe Journey)

03-15-2008, 04:32 AM	#94
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03-15-2008, 05:13 AM	#97
syncguy Blu-ray Guru Member since:Mar 2008	Some Bollywood musicals that I would like to see on blu-ray: Kuch Kuch Hota Hai Kabhi Kushi Kabhi Gum Dil To Pagal Hai Devdas Mohabbatein Om Shanti Om Some more on the list!

03-15-2008, 05:18 AM	#98
Marcusarilius Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Seattle, WA. Blu-ray reviews:52 Trading Score:1	I would love to have Fiddler on the Roof and Rocky Horror Picture Show.

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