MusicalSplaining

This week we discuss Miloš Forman's 1979 film adaptation of the iconic Broadway show. Angie considers if Amadeus is a musical actually, and Kaveh gets hung up on hairlines.

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The gang is back together with Lindsay temporarily emerging from the Phantom's lair to join us as we go once more unto the breach with Joel Schumacher's Andrew Lloyd Webber's 2004 cinematic masterpiece. Angie's love life is stifled by the Phantom, Lindsay tries to make sense of the cinematographic choices, and the resident Persian is pleased as punch to be discussing this godforsaken story for the umpteenth time.

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This week we dive into the film adaptation of Jason Robert Brown's beloved 2002 stage show. Angie is forced to considers that maybe a musical wasn't made for her and Kaveh learns what the term "LiveJournal musical trading community" means.

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At long last, we make it to the Pulitzer-winning daddy of all Sondheim shows! Angelina waxes poetic, actually and Kaveh considers getting tested for a genetic variant.

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This week we are forced to put on pants and venture out to the local theater to watch Baz Luhrmann's biopic on the world's most famous hip shaker. Angelina unlocks a core memory of an old Simpsons book and Kaveh ponders the origins of Dr. Nick Riviera.

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This week we revisit the classic 1996 film that sparked the Christopher Guestaverse and personally attacked an entire generation of theater kids.

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At long last it's time to discuss the 1988 John Waters classic that inspired the 2007 Adam Shankman film based on the 2002 Broadway show. Angelina remembers the thrill of owning physical media and Kaveh's inner critic and producer come to blows.

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This week we discuss John Huston's classic 1982 adaptation in honor of the film's 40th anniversary. Angelina indulges in her love of orphan themed media and Kaveh pitches a musical for another orphan Annie that lives on Tatooine.

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We are joined by film and TV editor Josie Azzam to discuss the 1979 classic musical film, widely considered to be one of the best in the genre. Angie makes a Danny McBride connection, Josie defends Grease 2, and Kaveh succumbs to referencing Phantom.

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This week we are joined by Sarah Zed as we drink to the 2006 Broadway production of Sondheim's 1970 breakout hit. Angelina recounts her days as a child director, Sarah ponders the queer subtext, and Kaveh feels personally attacked by the show about a guy in his mid 30s who has dragged his feet on getting married.

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