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Category: Reviews
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Published: Wednesday, 21 July 2010 21:37
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Written by Lupe Haas
Fame
A reinvention of the original 1980 hit film, Fame follows a talented group of dancers, singers, actors, and artists over four years at the New York City High School of Performing Arts, a diverse, creative powerhouse where students from all walks of life are given a chance to live out their dreams and achieve real and lasting fame...the kind that comes only from talent, dedication, and hard work. In an incredibly competitive atmosphere, plagued by self-doubt, each student's passion will be put to the test. In addition to their artistic goals, they have to deal with everything else that goes along with high school, a tumultuous time full of schoolwork, deep friendships, budding romance, and self-discovery. As each student strives for his or her moment in the spotlight, they'll discover who among them has the innate talent and necessary discipline to succeed. With the love and support of their friends and fellow artists, they'll find out who amongst them will achieve Fame...
Release: 09/25/2009
An MGM Release
Genres: Drama, Musical/Performing Arts, Remake And Teen
Starring: Kherington Payne, Anna Maria Perez de Tagle, Paul McGill, Asher Book, Kelsey Grammer Directed By: Kevin Tancharoen
Produced By: Mark Canton, Tom Rosenberg, Gary Lucchesi
FAME Movie Review
I was curious about the movie Fame. I was curious why someone felt it was necessary to make the movie again. With all the High School Musicals, Camp Rock, Glee and other incarnations, it was hardly a void that needed filled. When the original Fame came out in 1980, it created a sensation. It was so dynamic and inspirational, that High School students everywhere were breaking out in song and dance. A TV show soon followed and then a stage production. But why another film version, and why now?I attended Fame (2009) with the expectation of seeing something new. Something to explain the need for a fresh take, but what I found was a well constructed film that was entertaining and full of talented young people. What I didn’t find was anything new. With theatre performers such as Bebe Neuwirth, Charles S. Dutton, Debbie Allen, Megan Mullally and Kelsey Grammer, there was a real weight, a respect for the craft of performing arts. But what the film lacked was electricity. With all the dance shows and talent shows on the air today, it would take a lot to blow us away.
The young performers in this film were good. They were talented, they were awesome. But for some reason the screen did not ignite. That spark never happened and no one performance really blazed. Now don’t get me wrong. This film is worth seeing. But I was hoping for something more. After this film I left the theatre smiling, but in 1980 I left the theatre signing and dancing. And that is all the difference in the world.
Melanie Wilson
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Category: Reviews
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Published: Wednesday, 21 July 2010 21:14
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Written by Lupe Haas
LOVE HAPPENS
Aaron Eckhart and Jennifer Aniston star in the romantic drama LOVE HAPPENS. When a self-help author arrives in Seattle to teach a sold-out seminar, he unexpectedly meets the one person who might finally be able to help him help himself. Dr. Burke Ryan (Eckhart) is on the precipice of a major multimedia deal, but the therapist who asks his patients to openly confront their pain is secretly unable to take his own advice. Eloise Chandler (Aniston) has sworn off men and decided to focus on her floral business.
However, when she meets Burke at the hotel where he’s speaking, there is an instant attraction. But will two people who have met the right person at exactly the wrong time be able to give love another chance? As each struggles with the hurt of love and loss, they realize that in order to move forward, they need to let go of the past. And if they can, they’ll find that, sometimes, love happens when you least expect it.
In this scene from LOVE HAPPENS, Aniston's Eloise tells her best friend her boyfriend has cheated on her again.
