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If you're obsessed with Ryan Gosling's kenergy in Barbie, first of all, join the club. He really does it all, from the wounded looks to, to the Malibu Beach battle cry, to the spectacular song-and-dance. Second of all, go ahead and give the 2016 musical La La Land a watch (or re-watch) on Netflix to keep the Gosling magic going. Yes, people...
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Frank Oz's iconic 1986 musical Little Shop of Horrors is a weird, wonderful gem of a movie. The bizarre plot — a nerdy florist feeds people to his humungous man-eating plant in order to achieve personal and professional success — belies the film's wealth of heart. Rick Moranis and Ellen Greene shine, scene-stealer Steve Martin delivers a...
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Equal parts hilarious, heartwarming, and heartbreaking, Falsettos on BroadwayHD is a great watch for Pride Month (or any month, really) and a great argument for why we need more filmed theater. Shot live during the musical's acclaimed 2016 Broadway revival, Falsettos features an all-star musical theater cast that includes Christian Borle (Smash), ...
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One of Netflix's best and most enduring comedies is a sweet ode to one of the world's most beloved events. And the power of a song called "JaJa Ding Dong." Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga tells the improbable tale of an underdog Icelandic band that gets a chance to live their dreams and compete at the annual Eurovision Song...
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If you already watched John Mulaney's quartet of stand-up specials on Netflix, we highly recommend his weird, wonderful children's musical comedy John Mulaney & The Sack Lunch Bunch. Premiering in 2019, this peculiar blend of catchy music, unconventional sketch comedy, and Richard Kind is an entertaining mix of adorable humor and existential...
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Apple TV+'s musical theater comedy is back for a second season with the same cast and a very different setting. Welcome to... Schmicago? Josh (Keegan-Michael Key) and Melissa (Cecily Strong) escaped Schmigadoon with their relationship stronger than ever, but a few years pass and the monotony and disappointment of their lives leave them wanting to...
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Sir Elton John's 76th birthday just passed, and it got me thinking I should probably rewatch Rocketman. Part fantasy, part drama, and mostly biographical, John's life story is told through his own music, beginning when he first caught the music bug as a young boy and spanning most of his life. Portraying the larger than life music icon is a...
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Looking for a movie to watch all together this Thanksgiving? A movie musical is always the correct answer. Any relative who disagrees can show themselves out. In 1960s Baltimore, Tracy Turnblad jives her way onto the famed Corny Collins Show. Her newfound celebrity status brings her romance, enemies, and even provokes racial integration. The cast...
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Fans of the Beatles rejoice for this musical film that, 15 years later, still holds a cult-like place in the universe of cinema. Starring Jim Sturgess (One Day, Cloud Atlas) and Evan Rachel Wood (Thirteen, TV’s Westworld, and the upcoming Weird: The Al Yankovic Story) as Jude and Lucy, respectively, Across the Universe sets these two characters...
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