For our 8th selection, That's What She Said is proud to select from the Musical category, Rent.
This musical, directed by Chris Columbus, is the tale of one year in the lives of 8 people living on the fringe of society searching for love, acceptance and, of course, a way to pay the rent.
The message is powerful and simple, the cast (many of whom were a part of the broadway show) superb and the cinematography excellent. In many ways, it reminds me of a more realistic, modern version of "Moulin Rouge". The music is often something that makes you want to move and is absolutely something you can listen to away from the movie as well. If you want a musical that is less fluffy than many, I recommend Rent wholeheartedly. (There's even eye candy provided - the men can enjoy Rosario Dawson while the women get Taye Diggs...*yum*!)
YouTube goodies!
The Trailer
La Vie Boheme - my fave number...
The Tango Maureen
& for the boys, Out Tonight/Another Day
(vaguely NSFW)
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