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Post by kijii on Oct 30, 2020 17:16:13 GMT
Until recently, I might have said The Dresser (1983).
But, after seeing it recently, I have to go with Topsy-Turvy (1999), easily one of the most underrated movies I have ever seen.
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Post by mattgarth on Oct 30, 2020 17:42:43 GMT
The Country Girl
All About Eve
The Velvet Touch
A Double Life
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Post by marshamae on Oct 30, 2020 17:44:37 GMT
I need to give Topsey Turkey another try.
My favorite films about the stage
TWENTIETH CENTURY
TO BE OR NOT TO BE
INGMAR BERGMAN’s MAGIC FLUTE
A MIDWINTER’s TALE
All about Eve
LES ENFANTS DU PARADIS
THE RED SHOES
AUTHOR AUTHOR
ALL THAT JAZZ
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Post by kijii on Oct 30, 2020 18:22:01 GMT
I need to give Topsey Turkey another try. My favorite films about the stage TWENTIETH CENTURY TO BE OR NOT TO BE INGMAR BERGMAN’s MAGIC FLUTE A MIDWINTER’s TALE All about Eve LES ENFANTS DU PARADIS THE RED SHOES AUTHOR AUTHOR ALL THAT JAZZ is a masterpiece in every way--especially its rich dialogue. Topsey Turvey is rich in its granular detail and is a biopic to boot.
Interestingly, the screenplays of both of these films was written by their respective directors.
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Post by london777 on Oct 30, 2020 21:48:39 GMT
Les Enfants du Paradis (1945) dir: Marcel Carné 9.0
All About My Mother (1999) dir: Pedro Almodóvar 8.5
All About Eve (1950) Joseph L. Mankiewicz 8.5
The Red Shoes (1948) Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger 8.5
Farewell My Concubine (1993) dir: Kaige Chen 7.5
Topsy-Turvy (1999) dir: Mike Leigh 7.0
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Post by divtal on Oct 30, 2020 21:56:46 GMT
I would add Stage Door. Perhaps, it's a bit on the comical side for some to consider.
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Post by BATouttaheck on Oct 30, 2020 22:12:04 GMT
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Post by BATouttaheck on Oct 30, 2020 22:14:08 GMT
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Post by BATouttaheck on Oct 30, 2020 22:15:05 GMT
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Post by mikef6 on Oct 31, 2020 0:38:02 GMT
Where the underworld can meet the elite Naughty, gaudy, bawdy, sporty 42nd Street
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Post by kijii on Oct 31, 2020 0:40:17 GMT
I would add Stage Door. Perhaps, it's a bit on the comical side for some to consider. No, it isn't, in fact, it is right on the topic of the thread, as is 42nd Street. Their really are many movies on this topic!!
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Post by kijii on Oct 31, 2020 0:43:40 GMT
I love this musical comedy.. It is sort of a play within a play about a play. "Brush up your Shakespeare"........... 
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Post by northern on Oct 31, 2020 0:45:58 GMT
Bullets Over Broadway. One of Woody Allen's best.
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Post by kijii on Oct 31, 2020 0:46:15 GMT
Bat-- Didn't love to see this movie and will seek it our, esp, after raving about Topsy-Turvy (1999)
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Post by petrolino on Oct 31, 2020 0:47:48 GMT
It's not from the classic era, but I'd like to recommend Richard Eyre's 'Stage Beauty' (2004).
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Post by jervistetch on Oct 31, 2020 1:23:08 GMT
VALLEY OF THE DOLLS. Just kidding but, nevertheless, essential viewing.  |
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Post by phantomparticle on Oct 31, 2020 4:20:32 GMT
I wanted to see Topsy-Turvy since I first heard about it but my local multiplex never booked it. I finally caught it on a cable channel and purchased the blu-ray the next day. It is arguably among the top ten greatest show business films, perfect in every department and, despite its length, never tiring. Begin watching at any point and you have to stay with it to the end.
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Post by kijii on Oct 31, 2020 4:34:37 GMT
The Great Garrick (1937) / James Whale This is a movie that I was introduced to when TCM aired almost all of Olivia de Havilland's feature films during the month of her 100th birthday (2016). Not quite a biopic, more of a comedy based on his character.
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Post by BATouttaheck on Oct 31, 2020 10:36:20 GMT
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Post by sostie on Oct 31, 2020 12:42:21 GMT
Until recently, I might have said The Dresser (1983). But, after seeing it recently, I have to go with Topsy-Turvy (1999), easily one of the most underrated movies I have ever seen. Topsy-Turvy is indeed a good film, but I never seem to like Leigh's period pieces as much as his other work (which I love)
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