Monday, June 14, 2021

Movie Magic is Back - In the Heights on the big screen


 Yes - Saturday I went to the movies. Wasn't crowded and they are still spacing seats.  But, when the lights go down and that movie begins, I am transported to another world. 

This time it's Washington Heights, NYC.  In the Heights, from a Tony winning Broadway musical, is a superb translations on to the movie screen. Written by Lin Manuel Miranda (before Hamilton), In the Heights brings a Latino community to life. We get the story of hard working immigrants - the bodega, the taxi company, the nail salon - all brimming with vitality. They are a community that works hard together, eats well together, and looks out for each other. Each character's story is full of energy and soul. 

The key is Usnavi (the very talented Anthony Ramos). He's our soul. 

I loved this movie. The music, singing, dancing, production, acting, scenery, and energy - it's a musical that soars. You will leave the theater uplifted and feeling positive. 

Movie magic is BACK!

6 comments:

  1. So glad! you were able to get back to the big screen. Waiting for the theatres here to open again. TV just doesn't have the same immersive charm.

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    1. exactly. At home I get up and take breaks. I never get up from a movie theater seat.

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  2. Lin Manuel Miranda is enough reason for anyone to see this. Thanks, Joanne. I'll look out for In The Heights.

    Hugs, dear friend.

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    1. thanks. Lin has a bit part, but the songs, etc are his creation. And yes, that's enough. So talented. Show is fun!

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  3. Hi Joanne - sounds fun to see ... but I couldn't face the cinema yet ... the new place is challenging ... but I will definitely see it. I hadn't realised Lin Manuel Miranda had written it ... you obviously loved it - cheers Hilary

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    1. You folks are still getting your sea legs in opening up. In Texas, anything goes. It is a big screen kind of movie

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