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Post by kathyb on Nov 18, 2007 22:32:33 GMT -5
My new favorite movie, "Hairspray" is being released this Tuesday. I've seen it twice this summer at the theater, and I have it on my Christmas list, although I shouldn't have done that, cuz I'd like to buy it the day it's released! LOL! It's a very enjoyable movie. I don't think I ever stopped smiling both times while watching it. A feel good movie with great music. And now I'll stop ranting about it.  |
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Post by jbd on Apr 7, 2008 3:51:12 GMT -5
ever see the original version of HAIRSPRAY? the movie, with appearances by singing stars SONNY BONO, DEBBIE HARRY, RIC OCASEK, and RUTH BROWN, and its kitschy soundtrack album, were two of the best offerings of 1988...songs from GENE PITNEY, THE IKETTES, RACHEL SWEET, THE FIVE DU-TONES, LITTLE PEGGY MARCH, CHUBBY CHECKER, and others.
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Post by H2IZCOOL on Apr 7, 2008 7:50:12 GMT -5
ever see the original version of HAIRSPRAY? the movie, with appearances by singing stars SONNY BONO, DEBBIE HARRY, RIC OCASEK, and RUTH BROWN, and its kitschy soundtrack album, were two of the best offerings of 1988...songs from GENE PITNEY, THE IKETTES, RACHEL SWEET, THE FIVE DU-TONES, LITTLE PEGGY MARCH, CHUBBY CHECKER, and others. Y'know, JBD, I think people have forgotten about this movie and think only of the Broadway musical and the subsquent movie based on the play. I saw the musical when it was in DC a couple of years ago, and I was very disappointed. It wasn't '50s tunes, it was - well -- showtunes. I won't even see the new movie. The original movie is the only one that captured the time period and its music. |
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Post by kathyb on Apr 8, 2008 12:47:28 GMT -5
ever see the original version of HAIRSPRAY? the movie, with appearances by singing stars SONNY BONO, DEBBIE HARRY, RIC OCASEK, and RUTH BROWN, and its kitschy soundtrack album, were two of the best offerings of 1988...songs from GENE PITNEY, THE IKETTES, RACHEL SWEET, THE FIVE DU-TONES, LITTLE PEGGY MARCH, CHUBBY CHECKER, and others. Yep, I've seen the original movie several times. You're right, a great (offbeat) cast, and a wonderful soundtrack. Very enjoyable. The new version is excellent, too. |
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Post by daniel on Apr 11, 2008 0:35:10 GMT -5
I guess I'm biased against the new version because I liked the original soooo much. A friend of mine had it when I was younger, and we would re-enact scenes from it from time to time...  |
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Post by jbd on Apr 11, 2008 16:25:06 GMT -5
Y'know, JBD, I think people have forgotten about this movie and think only of the Broadway musical and the subsquent movie based on the play. I saw the musical when it was in DC a couple of years ago, and I was very disappointed. It wasn't '50s tunes, it was - well -- showtunes. I won't even see the new movie. The original movie is the only one that captured the time period and its music.
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i haven't seen the new version of HAIRSPRAY, but something really creeps me out about JOHN TRAVOLTA in "fat makeup". the original is dark, seedy, kitschy, and hilarious, from the quirky cast (which is always a JOHN WATERS trademark) to the classic pre-BRITISH INVASION soundtrack of pop and RNB chestnuts. it's one flick i can still watch every few years and always spot some new greatness i hadn't noticed before...
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