Sing It, Sister!

Sing It, Sister!

By Ellen BrooksTV & FilmArts
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Sing It, Sister! episodes

  • The Rocky Horror Picture Show

    In this episode of Sing It, Sister! Clare and Ellen dig into the 1975 cult classic, The Rocky Horror Picture Show. 2020 truly feels like a time warp. 

    Happy Halloween times! 

    Show Notes:

    RHPS Prop List

    11 thrilling, chilling, fulfilling facts about 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show' by MeTv Staff, Aug 14, 2018, meTV.com

    Happy Birthday, Dear Rocky! 38 Freaky Facts About The Rocky Horror Picture Show by Lindsay Champion, Aug 14, 2013, Broadway.com

    Quiz: How well do you know Frankenstein's monster?

     

    1 hr 27 min
  • TV Musicals

    In this episode of Sing It, Sister! Clare and Ellen pick a winner from their Instagram sweepstakes and talk about their favorite musical TV shows and moments. There is also some gossip about Lea Michele, Ellen DeGeneres, and more! 

    Here are some links to some of the things covered on the ep:

    - Choreographer Kat Burns, bio & upcoming classes with Broadway Dance Center. 

    - Patrick serenades David - Schitt's Creek

    - David's Olive Branch - Schitt's Creek

    - Ben Platt sings "River" on The Politician

    37 min
  • Funny Face

    In this episode of, Sing It, Sister! Clare and Ellen discuss the Audrey Hepburn and Fred Astaire musical, Funny Face! 

    There's Paris, there's dancing, there's fashion, there's misogyny...this film has it all. And the conversation has favorites, least favorites, a game, and...Beyonce? Listen to find out! 

    Show Notes:

    ‘Those Are Things You Don’t Forget.’ How a Young Audrey Hepburn Helped the Dutch Resistance During World War II, BY ROBERT MATZEN MAY 3, 2019, Time.com

    MovieLocations.com - Funny Face

    1 hr 15 min
  • Mamma Mia with Mom

    In this Mother's Day special edition of Sing It, Sister! Clare and Ellen chat with their own mom, Brigid, about Mamma Mia! The feelings are strong in this one! Apologies to our listeners who are fans of the movie; you may want to skip this one...or hate-listen! 

    Happy Mother's Day all! 

    24 min
  • SIS Survival Guide, V3

    In this bonus episode of Sing It, Sister! Clare and Ellen discuss their favorite Instagram follows. Listen along to learn about some fun accounts that may bring a smile to your face! 

    Accounts include:

    @thetinychefshow, @thelesliejordan, @theawkwardyetti, @thebirdspapaya, @mattsurelee, @auntsarahdraws, @celestebarber

    10 min
  • The Producers

    In this episode of Sing It, Sister! Clare and Ellen discuss the many versions of The Producers, with an emphasis on the 2005 film! From the page to the screen, to the stage, to the screen again, it's all covered. Also included, deep discussions about humor and about Jason Alexander. Not included but did take up a chunk of our recording time...what is the correct possessive plural of Brooks???????

     

    Show Notes:

    When We Laugh at Nazis, Maybe the Joke’s on Us, by A.O. Scott, NY Times, October 16, 2019

    ‘The Producers’ Turns 50: Mel Brooks Explains Why His Subversive Comedy Is Still Relevant — TCM Fest, by Bill Desowitz, IndieWire.com, Apr 25, 2018

    Max & Mel “Don’t Be a Spreader," via RollingStone. 

    1 hr 23 min
  • Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

    On this episode of Sing It, Sister!, Clare and Ellen discuss the ANDREW Lloyd WEBBER and Tim Rice musical, Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Ellen tries to teach Clare how Spotify works and they both discussed their cultural catholicism. Tune in to hear favorites, least favorites, TWO games, and some history lessons! 

    Show Notes:

    "25 Best Movie Easter Eggs of All Time," by Satyam Raj February 12, 2019, thecinemaholic.com

    "11 Easter Eggs You Never Noticed In Your Favorite Movies," By Todd Van Luling, Dec. 6, 2017, huffpost.com

    "The Shows Must Go On" YouTube Page

    1 hr 18 min
  • Mamma Mia!

    Clare and Ellen discuss the 2008 movie musical, Mamma Mia! Likes, dislikes, tans, hair, best dads, it's all covered. 

    I'm too tired to do the full notes segment here, but I'll add it later. @ me, bro!

    1 hr 16 min
  • Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

    In the first episode of Sing It, Sister! Season 3, Clare and Ellen discuss Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, the winner of Musical March Madness. It's Dick Van Dyke! It's flying cars! It's a horror movie?! You must listen! 

    Show Notes:

    Remembering Chitty Chitty Bang Bang with Dick Van Dyke (2003)

    Who invented the dishwasher, windshield wiper, caller ID? Women created these 50 inventions.

    Top Halloween Candy by State ~ Interactive Map | CandyStore.com

     

    1 hr 13 min
  • SIS Survival Guide, V 2

    In this second installment of the Sing It, Sister! Survival Guide, Clare and Ellen catch you up on all things Sing It, Sister...and give you some movie news and thoughts on attentions spans that you didn't know you needed! Then they take some silly Buzzfeed quizzes! Enjoy and stay tuned! 

    Links:

    Recast "The Sound Of Music" And We'll Give You A Classic Movie Musical To Watch Tonight

    Take This Quiz And We'll Tell You Which "Cats" The Movie Character Matches Your Personality

    How Many Of These 30 Popular Musicals Have You Seen?

    Sing It, Sister! Musical Favs Playlists on Spotify! 

    V.1    and V.2   (or find @elbrooks4)

    31 min

About Sing It, Sister!

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This podcast is hosted and created by Clare Brooks and Ellen Brooks. We chat about movie musicals: favorite songs, favorite characters, fun facts, occasionally some historical or social commentary.…