| Revisiting Once - the movie | |
| Posted by: | AnyaS 11:54 pm EDT 08/16/14 |
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| Years ago I saw the movie version of Once at a special screening before its release and was left cold by it. I did like Falling Slowly and said it should win the Oscar but wouldn't have any shot against an upcoming Disney release called Enchanted. I was happy to be wrong. I saw the stage musical last week and loved it. Even thinking about it now gets me all teary, and I'm a hardened cynic. My response took me by surprise. Tonight I rewatched the movie again and...was left cold again. There was so much I admired about it and I thought it was very good but I didn't care about the characters that much and yes...left cold. The only thing I liked better about the film is the couple's homeliness made it feel more real. They seemed like real people. I really want to love the film but something stops me and I can't pinpoint why. I guess it's possible to think something is good but not feel emotionally connected to it. Anyone else feel the same? If so, maybe you could help me figure out what feels different between the two versions because I can't pinpoint it myself. They seem so similar. Also has there ever been any talk of the film's stars reprising their roles on stage? Thanks! | |
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| re: Did you see the tour? or the show on Broadway? n/m | |
| Posted by: | lowwriter 05:38 pm EDT 08/17/14 |
| In reply to: | Revisiting Once - the movie - AnyaS 11:54 pm EDT 08/16/14 |
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| re: Did you see the tour? or the show on Broadway? n/m | |
| Posted by: | AnyaS 06:06 pm EDT 08/17/14 |
| In reply to: | re: Did you see the tour? or the show on Broadway? n/m - lowwriter 05:38 pm EDT 08/17/14 |
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| I was referring to the touring production which I saw last week in Los Angeles in the cavernous Pantages...and yet the size didn't bother me one bit. (TWSS) The theater was empty though. The only time I've seen it more empty was when I saw Taylor Hicks there in Grease. Don't judge me for that. I dig awesomely bad crap. | |
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| re: Did you see the tour? or the show on Broadway? n/m | |
| Posted by: | lowwriter 07:37 pm EDT 08/17/14 |
| In reply to: | re: Did you see the tour? or the show on Broadway? n/m - AnyaS 06:06 pm EDT 08/17/14 |
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| I saw the show a few times in NYC but was surprised how well Once played in the larger Shubert Theater in New Haven. It was full there, the show only played a few performances. | |
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| re: Revisiting Once - the movie | |
| Posted by: | wmdmcree 03:02 pm EDT 08/17/14 |
| In reply to: | Revisiting Once - the movie - AnyaS 11:54 pm EDT 08/16/14 |
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| It is possible that what you are responding to in the play that is not in the musical is the choreography and the stage movement. I think the movement onstage is geared to the subconscious/unconscious feelings in the audience, drawing on those feelings to bring the audience into the story. From the work of his that I have seen, Steven Hoggett is a genius. | |
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| re: Revisiting Once - the movie | |
| Posted by: | AnyaS 06:03 pm EDT 08/17/14 |
| In reply to: | re: Revisiting Once - the movie - wmdmcree 03:02 pm EDT 08/17/14 |
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| Thank you. I had no idea all that was happening...which means Hoggett was doing his job quite well. :) That's fascinating. | |
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| Posted by: | hitbycab 10:45 am EDT 08/17/14 |
| In reply to: | Revisiting Once - the movie - AnyaS 11:54 pm EDT 08/16/14 |
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| I loathed and despised the movie. The main characters were irritating, the songs all sounded the same...like chalk on a board...the word dreary doesn't even describe this movie. I went for all the acclaim and just plain hated it. I hate it even more because it has prevented me from seeing the stage play which I am told is wonderful. I can't do it. ONCE was playing in San Francisco this past July. I just couldn't. I can't even see BEGIN AGAIN because the director of ONCE did it. I know I should seek therapy but it's not that big a deal. I'll save it for bigger things.....like not getting a premium seat to AN AMERICAN IN PARIS when it comes to broadway You are not alone....just to a lesser degree of loathing. | |
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| re: Revisiting Once - the movie | |
| Posted by: | lowwriter 11:01 am EDT 08/17/14 |
| In reply to: | re: Revisiting Once - the movie - hitbycab 10:45 am EDT 08/17/14 |
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| I find Cabbie's loathing of Once extremely unhealthy. But since I know what he likes, not unsurprising. | |
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| re: Revisiting Once - the movie | |
| Posted by: | hitbycab 11:07 am EDT 08/17/14 |
| In reply to: | re: Revisiting Once - the movie - lowwriter 11:01 am EDT 08/17/14 |
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| as expected.. :) | |
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| re: Revisiting Once - the movie | |
| Posted by: | hitbycab 11:10 am EDT 08/17/14 |
| In reply to: | re: Revisiting Once - the movie - hitbycab 11:07 am EDT 08/17/14 |
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| but one positive note Cheyenne Jackson's rendering of Falling in his recent concert in San Francisco was absolutely gorgeous... | |
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| re: Revisiting Once - the movie | |
| Posted by: | lowwriter 11:23 am EDT 08/17/14 |
| In reply to: | re: Revisiting Once - the movie - hitbycab 11:10 am EDT 08/17/14 |
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| Your biggest loss in not seeing Once on stage was missing the performances of Steve Kazee and Cristin Milioti. | |
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| re: Revisiting Once - the movie | |
| Posted by: | hitbycab 05:43 pm EDT 08/17/14 |
| In reply to: | re: Revisiting Once - the movie - lowwriter 11:23 am EDT 08/17/14 |
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| you are probably right... a guy and girl I could believe in might get me into the theatre never too late | |
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| re: Revisiting Once - the movie | |
| Posted by: | PatrickHSF 10:10 am EDT 08/17/14 |
| In reply to: | Revisiting Once - the movie - AnyaS 11:54 pm EDT 08/16/14 |
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| Could it just be the difference between film and live theater? It can be easier to feel more engaged, more invested in a live performance that may seem distant and not as good on film. Watching a film on TV puts you several layers away from the type of personal "happening right now" interaction you have in a live theater experience. I know this is a simple potential answer to your question, but maybe you experience art differently live than taped or filmed? | |
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| re: Revisiting Once - the movie | |
| Posted by: | AnyaS 05:56 pm EDT 08/17/14 |
| In reply to: | re: Revisiting Once - the movie - PatrickHSF 10:10 am EDT 08/17/14 |
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| I wondered that too. Once kind of reminds me of the Before film series, though, and those films always hit me in the gut. | |
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| re: Revisiting Once - the movie | |
| Posted by: | lowwriter 10:59 am EDT 08/17/14 |
| In reply to: | re: Revisiting Once - the movie - PatrickHSF 10:10 am EDT 08/17/14 |
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| Can't help you there. I was very moved by the film. Hansard and Iglova act so natural in the movie and it's obvious they love music and their chemistry comes from their friendship together. Glad the show moved you Anna S. I was surprised how well the stage show expanded upon the movie. I've seen the show in three different venues, with different Guys and Girls and it works for me every time. I've been tempted to see the current cast through TDF but I don't want memory of Kazee and Miloti to fade too much. Wish the first stage incarnation had been filmed as a video for purchase. For those who think all the music sounds the same, I listen to contemporary music all the time and I guess you like this kind of music or you don't. (And I love classical music, too). I've always liked Hansard, his work with the Frames, and his current output. Some of it has to do with my love for Irish folk music. | |
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| re: Revisiting Once - the movie | |
| Posted by: | lordofspeech 11:11 am EDT 08/17/14 |
| In reply to: | re: Revisiting Once - the movie - lowwriter 10:59 am EDT 08/17/14 |
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| SPOILER: There's a sequel/documentary to the movie ONCE, which played briefly at the Quad in NYC. It follows the consequences of fame and money once the two have won the Oscar, and, as I remember, the story of it takes place after they've physically consummated their love relationship (which they had refrained from doing during ONCE because of her marriage) and also "broken up." It's as if the two movies bookend the love affair itself, and they are both testament to the love of music and collaboration they share. Art reflecting the effect art had on their lives. Strangely powerful connection those two had. | |
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| re: Revisiting Once - the movie | |
| Posted by: | lowwriter 11:20 am EDT 08/17/14 |
| In reply to: | re: Revisiting Once - the movie - lordofspeech 11:11 am EDT 08/17/14 |
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| lordospeech -- I saw the black and white documentary which I liked a lot. It follows the two musicians when they performed as the Swell Season. These were magical concerts and the recording are wonderful. It must be interesting to have your relationship reflected in two different kinds of films. I saw the film at the Cinema Village. | |
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| re: Revisiting Once - the movie | |
| Posted by: | lordofspeech 12:42 pm EDT 08/17/14 |
| In reply to: | re: Revisiting Once - the movie - lowwriter 11:20 am EDT 08/17/14 |
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| You're right. It was at Cinema Village. | |
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| re: Revisiting Once - the movie | |
| Posted by: | lowwriter 11:09 am EDT 08/17/14 |
| In reply to: | re: Revisiting Once - the movie - lowwriter 10:59 am EDT 08/17/14 |
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| Doubt if either Hansard or Irglova will do the show. I don't think either of them ever wanted have an acting career. I know Hansard wound up being in the film because the original actor cast for the part turned out not right for the part. | |
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