New York Theater: There is a spectacular other-wordly train crash in “Avatar” that recalls the one in “The Fabelmans,” which in turn explicitly mimics the one in Cecil B. DeMille’s film “The Greatest Show on Earth,” because that’s the first movie that little Sammy Fabelman (obvious stand-in for Steven Spielberg) ever saw, and he became obsessed with using his toy train set to re-create (and film) the crash in it.
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I found this article really interesting in the way that he reviewed it as theater pieces. I also do think that everything everywhere all at once would be an incredible Broadway production. I really like how this reviewer talked about the directors and what Broadway credits they had and how they could work on Broadway. I also do agree with him saying that Elvis could work on Broadway as well especially given the directors theater credits. The way this article is written gives the audience a taste for each of these movies through a different lens that isn’t a movie perspective and I find that very interesting. Having a different lens on a piece of pop culture is important to understand a movie I feel like is essentational to giving opinions. Looking at these movies through a theatrical lens can give a more educated perspective when looking at both lenses of opinions.
I personally have been waiting for Avatar to come to Broadway, I feel like it is only a matter of time. I’m not sure how it would be perceived by the general public, and this might be an unpopular opinion, but I feel as though it could do rather well in the box office. I think that the visual aspects of the movies have a great potential for technical production opportunities, and technologies such as media effects, 3d printing for costume, prop or scenic elements, and lighting and sound technologies lend themselves to bring the world of Pandora to life on the stage. I think it could have potential to be visually stunning, and with the movies being hits at the box office, that could translate to generous ticket sales. Maybe it could work or maybe people just wouldn’t be interested. Regardless, I think that it is a very real possibility.
The article provides a fascinating perspective on this year's crop of Academy Award contenders. As a theater critic, the author brings a unique perspective to the films, examining them not only as visual spectacles but as stories and performances.
One of the most interesting aspects of the article is the way that the author is able to draw connections between the films and the world of theatre. For example, in discussing the film "West Side Story", the author notes the influence of choreographer Jerome Robbins and his groundbreaking work in the world of dance. This kind of contextual analysis adds depth and meaning to the films, enriching the viewing experience for readers.
The article also highlights the power of storytelling in film, noting the importance of strong characters, engaging plots, and emotional resonance. By examining the themes and messages of each film, the author is able to provide a nuanced analysis that goes beyond surface-level commentary.
Turning film into theater has honestly always been a topic I've been pretty iffy about. I think It’s pretty cool when done correctly, but The concept of it has always been really weird to me for some reason. Part of me thinks that films that involve any sort of special effects or are cartoons should remain that way, but the other part of me thinks that some really cool stuff can be done with the special effects in real life. Overall I think it's just a really interesting concept. Although I'm not hating on it, I think it's the part of me that believes that the book is better than the movie that thinks that film should remain films instead of Broadway musicals. Honestly I do think that a movie like Avatar could end up being something really cool on the stage, but I also think it'll take a ton of work to do so. So many things have to be thought about, like the special effects that go into the show, and the makeup they’re gonna have to put on the actors before every show.
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