Dreamgirls: A Feast for the Ears and Soul There are many great musicals that the world has ever seen in the past years. Some have often brought us to tears while some may have brought to us to a world far beyond our imagination’s reach. In a world where television and the internet have often given us too many options to choose from as a form of entertainment, the soul and level of perfection still brought about by the broad way musicals are still one of the best for some of us. When talking about
Jennifer Hudson is a woman whom posses the great ability to sing and act. Her break came to her when she finished 6th in American Idol, but her big break came when she was casted as Effie White (Jennifer Hudson) in the musical film Dreamgirls (2006). Dreamgirls is a musical film in which three girls go from singing in talent shows in the ghettos of Detroit to becoming famous stars. This movie relates the life of The Supremes, a famous female singing group in the 1960’s that feature Diana Ross, Florence
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The Aesthetic was Magical Mr. Mistoffelees Part of what makes DreamGirls so intoxicating is its dazzling and meticulous aesthetic. From the opening scene, everything flashes, shimmers and gleams. Elements like spinning mirrors/reflections, glitter and snapping bulbs create this sense of magic that 's used to heighten and emphasize parts of the story, entrapping the viewer. Some of the most enchanting numbers are the title song and "I 'm Not Going," of course. The Dreams ' first performance is announced
The 1982 version of Dreamgirls showed a great deal of emotion, and power. The way the Holliday performed definitely made the seen and atmosphere seem believe in my eyes. It was important for Holliday to emphasis the emotion she was supposed to be feeling throughout the play, because of the fact that it was a Broadway musical. In musicals, since there is generally no mics being used, the performers have to project their voices to be heard. During musicals it is also acceptable to overdramatize a scene
There's No One to Like Ruthless and scheming opportunist Curtis Taylor Jr. (Jamie Foxx) is understandably considered the villain in this story, but in actuality, all of the characters are truly awful people, haha. Birds of a selfish feather flock together. Let's start with Ms. Jones: Deena pretended to resist being lead of The Dreams and in Curtis' bed, but early-on during "Love You I Do," she's too elated to catch his eye while trying on a gown. Guess she made up her mind in that moment to sleep
‘For Colored Girls’ directed by Tyler Perry is an adaptation of a Tony Award nominated choreopoem written by Ntozake Shange. Clint O’Conner a reviewer for the Plain Dealer writes about Tyler Perry, “He has taken Ntozake Shange’s 1974 choreopoem ‘For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/When the Rainbow is Enuf’ and both condensed and expanded it into a big-screen extravaganza assessing the black female experience in America” (O'Connor 1). ‘For Colored Girls’ is an emotionally charged drama about
Work exchanges soon expanded into phone conversations. What started as simple short calls delved into hour-long discussions about social issues, family history, and which Jennifer sang the Dreamgirls signature song better- Hudson or Holiday. The more time Leah spent getting to know Patricia, the more she realized the first impression she got during the informational interview was correct. There was something special between the two of them. Nine months after their first encounter, Patricia suggested
To find yourself is one of life’s greatest challenges, the person we are meant to be isn’t always obvious to us. There are several of us still searching for it. For Deena Jones in Dreamgirls, she was pushed to find a voice she didn’t think she had anymore. Deena hardly expressed herself due to the fear of rejection. This is an explicit meaning of a woman who thought she knew what she wanted, but she is faced with the choice of living her dream or finding her voice. Deena had an impossible choice
Jennifer Hudson may not have had our attention when she first appeared on television as an American Idol contestant, but she has our attention now! The actress has been shining brightly since receiving her big break in Dreamgirls (2006), but here are some facts about the actress you may not know. Number Fifteen: Jennifer Hudson Did Not Win American Idol The competition show American Idol has been credited by many of its winners for giving them their start in the music business. Jennifer did not