| When in doubt, let your story make your thematic points. |
| Last Edit: Delvino 12:03 pm EST 02/17/20 |
| Posted by: Delvino 12:00 pm EST 02/17/20 |
| In reply to: re: UNSINKABLE MOLLY BROWN IS SINKABLE AFTER ALL - NewtonUK 11:32 am EST 02/17/20 |
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Haven't seen it, but I'd argue that a percentage of the sociopolitical points are takeaways from the original narrative, simply by following the storytelling, without placards and agitprop lite. Admittedly, the second act was a thin, drama-free (will she get Johnny back? Gee, I wonder) digression -- all of those Europeans who school her. But the show had those songs. I still listen to "Are You Sure" (Is it intact?) The songs were gold, and they compensated. Reconfiguring them to score in 2020 terms feels contrary to the whole point: a specific grand American myth.
By the way: I've met one of her descendants, who saw the show in Denver. She's a rabid Republican. One wonders how this will go over. To paraphrase someone in the public eye: I don't really care, do you? But I do care about Willson's songs.
Probably a pass for me. |
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