Tag Archives: Musical

‘Aladdin’ at 30 – Review

Posted on November 25, 2022 by Sam Sewell-Peterson

https://www.thefilmagazine.com/aladdin-30-disney-review/ SSP

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The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) Review

Posted on October 5, 2022 by Sam Sewell-Peterson

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Elvis (2022) Review

Posted on July 5, 2022 by Sam Sewell-Peterson

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‘Cabaret’ at 50 – Review

Posted on February 13, 2022 by Sam Sewell-Peterson

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West Side Story (2021) Review

Posted on December 14, 2021 by Sam Sewell-Peterson

https://www.thefilmagazine.com/west-side-story-review-spielberg/ SSP

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Review in Brief: Bo Burnham: Inside (2021)

Posted on June 29, 2021 by Sam Sewell-Peterson

INSIDE is a feature film, no question. At the very least it’s a musical, with elements of documentary and insightful monologue mixed in. Comedy musician Bo Burnham spent over a year crafting a unique special for Netflix and decided to … Continue reading →

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Review in Brief: In the Heights (2021)

Posted on June 28, 2021 by Sam Sewell-Peterson

“Feelgood film of the year” is an overused poster quote, but as far as IN THE HEIGHTS is concerned it’s probably true. Lin-Manuel Miranda’s pre-HAMILTON hit brought to the screen by Jon M Chu has the same confidence and similar … Continue reading →

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‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame’ at 25 – Review

Posted on June 21, 2021 by Sam Sewell-Peterson

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Review: Cats (2019)

Posted on January 17, 2020 by Sam Sewell-Peterson

I’m not trying to offend anyone who genuinely enjoys Andrew Lloyd Webber’s smash hit musical – I like some strange things too – but I personally found CATS on stage unbearable. Even the better songs on the soundtrack just cling … Continue reading →

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Review: Rocketman (2019)

Posted on June 17, 2019 by Sam Sewell-Peterson

ROCKETMAN is the second musical I’ve really loved this year. Whereas the first, WILD ROSE kept its cowboy-booted feet firmly on the ground, the story of the man formally known as Reg Dwight’s formative years and breakthrough floats off into … Continue reading →

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