Wow! This was an interesting week.
Musical Monday - The King and I (1956)
This was enjoyable to watch again. I don't remember what was my first staged musical show was, but this was definitely one of the earliest I can think of. It was only a local high school, but between that and this movie I definitely remember this show from childhood. I haven't seen it in years and I didn't remember everything, but it gave me all those feel-good vibes. Maybe since this is one of those musicals I grew up watching, it seems like the perfect classic musical to me.
Tune Tuesday - Dear Evan Hansen (2015)
Oh my! Wow! Did they hand out tissues with the playbill at this show? Okay, so I know I kind of missed the train with this one, but I get the hype. I of course had heard the soundtrack, but listening to that without the dialogue does not provide the same emotion. Literally, I was in tears during this show. I can't believe how lucky I was to find a video with Ben Platt. Not going to lie, I've loved this kid since I saw him as Elder Arnold Cunningham in the Chicago production of Book of Mormon, and then when I made the connection after watching Pitch Perfect I was like wow, not going to forget this guy. So yes, this has been my favorite viewing this year! I also found it interesting that I enjoyed it so much with it being such a small cast musical. I'm a dancer, so I usually enjoy big productions with dance numbers and this definitely doesn't have any of those. The music still works without a huge ensemble. Just trust me, and take the time to watch this show.
Way back Wednesday - An American in Paris
I was shocked that I couldn't find this at the library. I really do need to start looking for these shows before I put them on my schedule.
Throwback Thursday - The Mighty Ducks (1992)
I absolutely loved this movie when I was a kid. I have been waiting for this to come up on my schedule for weeks now. I fully expected to feel the need for a marathon after watching the first one, but I have to admit, I didn't. I don't know if I've just seen this way too many times or if I've finally grown up too much for this one, but I found there were other things I'd rather be doing this week then watching the rest of these movies. Don't get me wrong, I still claim that this is a great movie, but I wasn't as excited about it as I remembered.
Friday First - A Star is Born (1937)
So, I admit, I originally had planned on watching the newer 2018 version of this film. However, after missing this week's classic movie on Wednesday, I thought I would try this one instead. I think that I am glad I did. Maybe I'll get to the other version some other time.
Seasonal Saturday - Moulin Rouge (2001)
I remember having mixed feelings about this when it first came out. I think this time, I decided that I don't actually like this movie, but that I can appreciate the music. I mean really, how can you watch this and not smile every time a new musical clip is introduced. So many musical cameos, it's crazy.
Disney Dinner
Because of the superbowl, we didn't have a Disney dinner this week.
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