Mike Faist as Riff with the Jets in West Side Story
Musicals aren’t always associated with the thriller genre, as they are largely perceived to be crowd pleasers that seek only to provide mass forms of entertainment to those that already love theater. While it is true that there is a deep history of melodrama within movie musicals, many of the best in the genre add inherently cinematic qualities that make them more intense.
New York, New York PGDramaMusicMusical Set just after World War II, the film tracks the volatile romance between a jazz saxophonist and an aspiring singer. As they navigate the ups and downs of their careers in the bustling music scene of New York City, their personal ambitions and conflicts reflect the rhythm and mood of the era.
Annette RomanceDocumentary Release Date July 6, 2021 Director Leos Carax Cast Adam Driver , Marion Cotillard , Simon Helberg , Rebecca Dyson-Smith , Dominique Dauwe , Wim Opbrouck Runtime 139 Main Genre Romance Writers Ron Mael , Russell Mael Tagline So may we start? Expand Watch on Prime Video Release Date December 20, 2007 Director Tim Burton Cast Johnny Depp , Helena Bonham Carter , Sacha Baron Cohen , Alan Rickman , Timothy Spall , Jamie Campbell Bower , Ed Sanders , Jayne Wisener Runtime 116 Minutes Main Genre Horror Writers John Logan , Stephen Sondheim , Hugh Wheeler Budget $50 Million Studio DreamWorks Distribution , Paramount Pictures Distributor Warner Bros.
Release Date May 24, 2001 Director Baz Luhrmann Cast Nicole Kidman , Ewan McGregor , John Leguizamo , Jim Broadbent , Richard Roxburgh , Garry McDonald Runtime 127 minutes Main Genre Drama Writers Baz Luhrmann , Craig Pearce Tagline This story is about truth, beauty, freedom... but above all -- love Website http://www.clubmoulinrouge.com/ Expand Rent on Apple TV
5 ‘It’s Always Fair Weather’ Directed by Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen It’s Always Fair Weather is among the darkest musicals from the Golden Age of Hollywood, as it allowed Singin’ in the Rain directors Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen to take a more nuanced examination of the anxieties and pressures put on veterans in the aftermath of World War II.
West Side Story is just as visceral as one would expect from Spielberg, as it features brilliantly choreographed musical fight scenes that are just as exciting as the truck chase from Raiders of the Lost Ark or the seizing of Omaha Beach at the beginning of Saving Private Ryan. Cabaret uses its isolating visuals to trap the viewers in a contained environment, emulating the same feelings of claustrophobia that one would feel when seeing a live theatrical performance. Cabaret does feature some inspiring moments, but they only become uplifting because Fosse went out of its way to show what an anomaly it was to find success during such an intense moment in human history when so many lives were in danger.
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