Tag Archives: musical

Review: The Greatest Showman

Posted on December 25, 2017 by adamryen

The Greatest Showman. I’m a sucker for musicals, let me just put that out there first. So this whole review is coming from someone that doesn’t mind spontaneous singing and choreographed routines. I don’t mind metaphorical locations and drastic leaps … Continue reading →

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Review: La La Land

Posted on December 18, 2016 by adamryen

La La Land. This is a type of movie that isn’t made anymore. It opens with an offramp full of cars stuck in traffic and those drivers proceed to leave their cars and engage in a huge sweeping musical number. … Continue reading →

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Review: Pitch Perfect 2

Posted on May 15, 2015 by adamryen

Pitch Perfect 2. The first Pitch Perfect really surprised me. I didn’t expect much but it blew me away with some astounding music, really funny actresses, and a compelling story. I think it’s because my expectations were so low, that … Continue reading →

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Review: Into the Woods

Posted on December 26, 2014 by adamryen

Into the Woods. Now, some history. I used to do musical theatre so I’m familiar with the Broadway play that this movie is based on. I remember renting the VHS of it in high school from the local library. The … Continue reading →

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Review: Annie (2014)

Posted on December 22, 2014 by adamryen

Annie. Back in high school, I was in the musical Annie, though not as Daddy Warbucks (as my bald head would suggest). Back then, I played the part of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, whose part was sadly cut from the … Continue reading →

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Review: Rudderless

Posted on December 8, 2014 by adamryen

Rudderless (2014). Drama/Comedy Written by Corey Bennett. The gist. Sam (Billy Crudup) is an advertising exec; living the fast life. After a campus shooting that claims the life of his son, Josh, Sam turns to alcohol and his life quickly … Continue reading →

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Review: Frozen (2013)

Posted on December 2, 2013 by adamryen

Frozen. I was conflicted when going into Frozen. Early reviews were saying that this was the biggest Disney movie in a long time, harkening back to better days. Now, I liked Tangled but it’s true that Disney animated movies haven’t … Continue reading →

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