Frozen
Frozen feels a lot like a broadway musical converted into a Disney animated movie. And that’s just fine by me. Case in point: Okay, so the powerful voice of Idina…
Unfinished Song
Unfinished Song isn’t exactly a comedy - unless, perhaps, you’re comparing it to the likes of Amour. Then sure, it’s a hoot. The film tackles a rather sensitive subject -…
20 Feet From Stardom
20 Feet From Stardom is one of those documentaries that’s just plain fun, and interesting to watch - for the music and the story. It’s not quite as good as…
Searching for Sugar Man
I have to say this movie is amazing! It is a documentary about an American musician who inspired a generation in South Africa to fight apartheid and was more popular…
Rock of Ages
If you are a child of the 80s and a fan of musicals, you will most likely love Rock of Ages. (Take note Mainstream Chick.) If, like me, you are…
Joyful Noise
Joyful Noise is full of, well, joyful noise – at least when the music is playin’. Unfortunately, the movie slows down quite a bit between numbers. In other words, you…
Mozart’s Sister
Pity the forgotten ones living in the shadows of the famous, the siblings who are mere footnotes in history. Who knew Mozart had a sister? Her name was Maria Anna…
Footloose
Ah, to be 16 again… if even for an hour or two. That’s kind of how I felt watching the soundtrack of my youth playing out on the big screen…
Who Is Harry Nilsson (And Why Is Everybody Talkin’ About Him?)
I remember really liking Harry Nilsson back in the day and even buying a couple of his albums, including the wonderful Nilsson Schmilsson. But I didn't really grasp his mark…
Pirate Radio aka The Boat that Rocked
Pirate Radio aka The Boat that Rocked is a very, very funny movie with a kick ass soundtrack. I don't think I have ever enjoyed the music in a film…