Rust on Arthur's Armor

 Camelot (1967) - The story of King Arthur, Guinevere, and Sir Lancelot, based on the smash Broadway hit of the same name.Directed by Joshua Logan                    Starring - Richard Harris, Vanessa Redgrave, Franco NeroWhy I Liked It - The music remains wonderful and singable.I am going to upset people again.  It comes with the job.  From... Continue Reading →

The No Music Musical

 Irma la Douce (1963) - A naive police officers falls for an idealistic prostitute in Paris.Directed by Billy Wilder                Starring: Shirley MacLaine, Jack Lemon, Lou JacobiWhy I Liked It - Fun, lighthearted silliness.There's a lot that shows this movies age here.  The cleaned up Hollywood version of sex workers.  These are picture... Continue Reading →

The Greatest Showman (2017)

The Greatest Showman (2017) - A musical version of the life of the great American showman, P.T. Barnum. Director: Michael Gracey                 Starring: Hugh Jackman, Zac Efron, Michelle Williams, Zendaya Why I Liked It: Catchy tunes and fun spectacle with a little history offer an inspiring tribute to an American icon. There may be no more... Continue Reading →

Jesus Christ Superstar in Concert

Finally got the chance to watch my DVR recording of NBC's "Jesus Christ Superstar in Concert".  The original Broadway version was a must-have recording when I was in high school and college.  I still know almost all the words to every song in the show.  So I was pretty excited when I heard about the... Continue Reading →

Damn Yankees! (1958)

Damn Yankees! (1958) - The movie version of the hit Broadway musical.  A middle-aged Joe Boyd makes a deal with the devil (Ray Walston). In return for his soul, Joe becomes Joe Hardy (Tab Hunter), a younger version of himself with all his baseball skills ready to go.  It's the chance to help his beloved... Continue Reading →

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