Word: songfulness
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...cabaret and part-time thug working for Ludwig, was perhaps my favorite character. Noyer made this role his own, and deserves high praise for the result. Although he was no small man, Noyer pranced about the stage like a graceful fawn, and was the highlight of the song “Two Ladies”—and just about every other scene...
Throughout the show, song after song made music out of every possible plot element: town bustle, manly camaraderie, and failure as a father were just a few of the individual songs’ themes. On the whole, the music is well written, and although the harmonies occasionally faltered on opening night, Jennings lived up to the reputation of Rapunzel, sweetly serenading the audience from her perch at the back of the room...
...photo essays and clever images that augment the comedic nature of the story. Such small touches make the film engaging, and more importantly, distinguish it from other soul-searching films in the genre. Rivaling Fox’s direction for praise is the acting by Paulo Costanzo and Steph Song. Playing main character Ryan and his love interest Ming, these two young actors establish themselves with believable and entertaining performances. Their talent and natural attitudes further set the film apart from the many others that share similar plots. Costanzo effectively conveys the angst that Ryan feels without taking his character...
...thrusting that make Beyoncé’s videos so hot. This go-around is no exception; how could the meeting between bootylicious and belly dancer be boring? The pair is steamy writhing on the floor, grinding up against a wall, and shaking in the rain. And the song itself isn’t half bad—“Beautiful Liar” is sure to make the dance floor snap, crackle, and pop. As Beyoncé and Shakira prove, the best way to improve a winning formula is to team up with another winner. From...
...plot of petty theft. Lead singer, songwriter, and tactician James Mercer directs the bandits as they distract car salesmen and steal the balloons attached to every car on the lot. The tune itself isn’t earth-shatteringly original, but it’s the sort of bouncy song that makes you want to be five years old again, dancing around in the living room with your dad. The lyrics don’t match the bubbly melody. They have nothing to do with Australia—they’re all about frustration with a dead-end life...