Episode 26: RENT
Listeners, this week Mike leads us through the movie version of RENT which Vinnie has never seen. The 2005 film unites much of the original cast which seemed like an exciting idea at the time – until you have a close up on a 30-something trying to sell...
An episode of the A Reel Education: The Musical! podcast, hosted by Windy Bowlsby, Mike Lawson, and Vinnie Scalco, titled "Episode 26: RENT" was published on January 29, 2019 and runs 90 minutes.
January 29, 2019 ·90m · A Reel Education: The Musical!
Summary
Listeners, this week Mike leads us through the movie version of RENT which Vinnie has never seen. The 2005 film unites much of the original cast which seemed like an exciting idea at the time – until you have a close up on a 30-something trying to sell the uniquely narcissistic arrogance of the mid-20s. It also illustrates how very much “of the time” the musical was in 1996: ten years later and the themes, topics, and music do not age well. A period piece rather than a timeless classic. Perhaps the greatest stumbling block is uninspired and clunky (and strangely sanitized) direction that manages to take an ensemble of incredible talent and render them lackluster. Join us as we cover RENT (see what I did there?)!
Episode Description
Listeners, this week Mike leads us through the movie version of RENT which Vinnie has never seen. The 2005 film unites much of the original cast which seemed like an exciting idea at the time – until you have a close up on a 30-something trying to sell the uniquely narcissistic arrogance of the mid-20s. It …
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