West Side Story (1961) Review

West Side Story (1961) Review

Feature musical ‘West Side Story’, from directors Robert Wise and Jerome Robbins, still encourages us to feel immensely, more than 60 years after its release. Review by Bella Madge.

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10 Best Singin’ in the Rain Moments

10 Best Singin’ in the Rain Moments

The 10 best moments from the all-time great and forever iconic movie musical ‘Singin’ in the Rain’ (1952), starring Gene Kelly, Donald O’Connor and Debbie Reynolds. List by Martha Lane.

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The Sound of Music (1965) Review

The Sound of Music (1965) Review

Acclaimed movie musical ‘The Sound of Music’ (1965), Robert Wise’s Oscars Best Picture winner starring Julie Andrews, is a memorable gem that never loses its staying power. Review by Alannah Purslow.

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Mean Girls (2024) Review

Mean Girls (2024) Review

The 2024 ‘Mean Girls’ musical is as brittle and fake as plastic, Tina Fey phoning in what could have been a meaningful remake. Review by Margaret Roarty.

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Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical (2022) Review

Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical (2022) Review

The dance numbers are a fantastic spectacle and the songs are catchy and funny in ‘Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical’ (2022), the live-action adaptation starring Emma Thompson. Review by Martha Lane.

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The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) Review

The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) Review

Tim Curry stars as Dr Frank N. Furter in the camp classic Halloween musical ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’ (1975), from the mind of Richard O’Brien. Review by Sam Sewell-Peterson.

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West Side Story (2021) Review

West Side Story (2021) Review

Steven Spielberg’s ‘West Side Story’ (2021), film musical adaptation of the stage play from Stephen Sondheim and Leonard Bernstein, will leave you shiny-eyed. Review by Sam Sewell-Peterson.

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Dear Evan Hansen (2021) Review

Dear Evan Hansen (2021) Review

Broadway musical ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ has arrived on the big screen to a controversial reception. Ben Platt stars in Stephen Chbosky’s musical. Mark Carnochan reviews.

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Everybody’s Talking About Jamie (2021) Review

Everybody’s Talking About Jamie (2021) Review

The creative minds behind the “Everybody’s Talking About Jamie” stage musical have adapted the story for the big screen in what may be 2021’s best movie musical. Mark Carnochan reviews.

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Annette (2021) EIFF Review

Annette (2021) EIFF Review

Sparks and Leos Carax combine for the unique and interesting movie musical ‘Annette’, starring Adam Driver and Marion Cotillard. Mark Carnochan reviews.

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