Movie Musicals on DVD and Video
Explore movie musicals on DVD and video.
The Rodgers & Hammerstein Collection Streaming Video Clips
Delightful streaming video clips from this collection of movie musicals.
Delightful streaming video clips from this collection of movie musicals.
DVD Profile: "Rent"
"Rent" (2005) is the screen adaptation of the long-running Broadway rock musical, and six of the eight major roles are reprised by the original stage performers (Taye Diggs, Wilson Jermaine Heredia, Jesse L. Martin, Idina Menzel, Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp). New to the cast are Tracie Thoms as Joanne and Rosario Dawson as Mimi. Read an in-depth profile of "Rent" on DVD.
"Rent" (2005) is the screen adaptation of the long-running Broadway rock musical, and six of the eight major roles are reprised by the original stage performers (Taye Diggs, Wilson Jermaine Heredia, Jesse L. Martin, Idina Menzel, Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp). New to the cast are Tracie Thoms as Joanne and Rosario Dawson as Mimi. Read an in-depth profile of "Rent" on DVD.
"The Sound of Music" 40th Anniversary Edition DVD
About the movie "The Sound of Music" on DVD, including DVD release date, a summary of the movie, and other DVD information.
About the movie "The Sound of Music" on DVD, including DVD release date, a summary of the movie, and other DVD information.
"Chicago" DVD Review
This movie came alive for me because of its satirical treatment of Roxie’s legal case as a three-ring circus with the public, the press, and a manipulative lawyer each occupying their own ring. This is the reason that, despite being a period piece, “Chicago” still has bite and resonance for today’s audiences. Read a full-length review or a brief DVD review and overview of "Chicago" on DVD.
This movie came alive for me because of its satirical treatment of Roxie’s legal case as a three-ring circus with the public, the press, and a manipulative lawyer each occupying their own ring. This is the reason that, despite being a period piece, “Chicago” still has bite and resonance for today’s audiences. Read a full-length review or a brief DVD review and overview of "Chicago" on DVD.
"Lagaan" DVD Review
Made in India as a popular entertainment for Indian audiences, "Lagaan" is a movie that is unlike any ever seen by most Americans. In Hindi and English with a length of 3 3/4 hours, the film is a curious mix of historical drama, sports movie, romance, and musical. Read my review of this Bollywood musical.
Made in India as a popular entertainment for Indian audiences, "Lagaan" is a movie that is unlike any ever seen by most Americans. In Hindi and English with a length of 3 3/4 hours, the film is a curious mix of historical drama, sports movie, romance, and musical. Read my review of this Bollywood musical.
"Moulin Rouge" DVD Review
Writer-director Baz Luhrmann creates a surreal/super-real world in "Moulin Rouge," a musical drama set in 1899 Paris where the songs are 20th-century pop tunes. Read a review of this fascinating DVD set.
Writer-director Baz Luhrmann creates a surreal/super-real world in "Moulin Rouge," a musical drama set in 1899 Paris where the songs are 20th-century pop tunes. Read a review of this fascinating DVD set.
"The Red Shoes" DVD Review
Music and dance come together in in Michael Powell's and Emeric Pressburger's masterwork, "The Red Shoes" (1948). Read my review of this movie on DVD.
Music and dance come together in in Michael Powell's and Emeric Pressburger's masterwork, "The Red Shoes" (1948). Read my review of this movie on DVD.
"Singin' in the Rain" DVD Review
To my mind, few movie musicals can even come close to the feeling of enchantment that "Singin' in the Rain" delivers. Read a review of "Singin' in the Rain" on DVD.
To my mind, few movie musicals can even come close to the feeling of enchantment that "Singin' in the Rain" delivers. Read a review of "Singin' in the Rain" on DVD.
"Strictly Ballroom" DVD Review
Baz Luhrmann takes an entertaining look at eccentric Aussies who eat, drink, and sleep ballroom dancing, but he still manages to make some provocative statements. Read my DVD review of "Strictly Ballroom."
Baz Luhrmann takes an entertaining look at eccentric Aussies who eat, drink, and sleep ballroom dancing, but he still manages to make some provocative statements. Read my DVD review of "Strictly Ballroom."
Top Musicals Released on DVD in 2001
They say the movie musical is dead, but with three entertaining musicals being released on video/DVD in 2001, I'm beginning to wonder. Find out more about the videos/DVDs that once again sparked my excitement about the movie musical.
They say the movie musical is dead, but with three entertaining musicals being released on video/DVD in 2001, I'm beginning to wonder. Find out more about the videos/DVDs that once again sparked my excitement about the movie musical.
"The Blues Brothers" DVD Review
"The Blues Brothers" is a 1980 film starring John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd that has become part of American pop culture consciousness. For me, it's the music that gives the movie its exuberance. Read a review of this movie on DVD.
"The Blues Brothers" is a 1980 film starring John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd that has become part of American pop culture consciousness. For me, it's the music that gives the movie its exuberance. Read a review of this movie on DVD.