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Plot Summary: Seymour Krelborn, a shy and meek florist assistant, discovers a mysterious plant he names Audrey II. The plant brings him fame and fortune, but it harbors a dark secret: it thrives on human blood. As Seymour struggles to keep Audrey II fed, he must face the increasingly dire consequences of his choices in this darkly comedic musical. Director: Frank Oz Producer: David Geffen Screenplay: Howard Ashman Starring: Rick Moranis as Seymour Krelborn Ellen Greene as Audrey Vincent Gardenia as Mr. Mushnik Steve Martin as Orin Scrivello, DDS Levi Stubbs as the voice of Audrey II   ***SPOILER ALERT*** Exploring another Cult Classic Continuing our journey through Frank Oz's filmography, we arrive at the cult horror musical Little Shop of Horrors completed 1 year before I was born. Once again, Oz impresses with unbelievably detailed puppe...

Plot Summary: The Muppets take their musical show to Broadway, facing challenges, adventures, and heartfelt moments along the way, all while staying true to their dreams. Director: Frank Oz Producers: David Lazer Screenplay: Frank Oz, Tom Patchett, Jay Tarses Starring: Jim Henson as Kermit the Frog Frank Oz as Miss Piggy  Dave Goelz as Gonzo Jerry Nelson as Bear Richard Hunt as Scooter Steve Whitmire as Rizzo the Rat Joan Rivers as Eileen Dabney Coleman as Martin Price Art Carney as Bernard Crawford   ***SPOILER ALERT*** Third Movie in Frank Oz's Filmography Continuing our journey through Frank Oz's impressive directorial work, today we arrive at The Muppets Take Manhattan, a staple in the beloved Muppet franchise. As someone who’s never been particularly drawn to Kermit or the Muppets, this wasn’t a movie I would have ...

Funny Lady is a 1975 American biographical musical comedy-drama film directed by Herbert Ross and starring Barbra Streisand, James Caan, Omar Sharif, Roddy McDowall and Ben Vereen. A sequel to the 1968 film Funny Girl, it is a highly fictionalized account of the later life and career of comedian Fanny Brice and her marriage to songwriter and impresario Billy Rose. The screenplay was by Jay Presson Allen and Arnold Schulman, based on a story by Schulman. The primary score was by John Kander and Fred Ebb. source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Funny_Lady Story of singer Fanny Brice's stormy relationship with showman Billy Rose. source: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0073026/ ***SPOILER ALERT*** K: Hi there! We close our week with a charming musical dramedy from 1975 - Funny Lady. A movie that is the continuation of Funny Girl (1968), in which Barbara Streisand made her film debut. In Funny Lady, the protagonist, Fanny Brice, appears before us at...

Stilyagi is a 2008 Russian musical comedy-drama film directed by Valery Todorovsky. It won several Golden Eagle Awards and Nika Awards, including Best Film in both. In Russia, it has become a cult film, as most of its score consists of covers of 1980s and 1990s Russian rock music from bands such as Bravo, Nautilus Pompilius, Nol and the Red Elvises. source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stilyagi_(film) While the Cold War heats up on the world stage, rebellious youth in 1955 Moscow wage a cultural battle against dismal Soviet conformity, donning brightly colored black-market clothing, adopting American nicknames and reveling in forbidden jazz. Straight-laced 20-year-old Communist Mels finds these brazen 'hipsters' shocking until he falls under the spell of one, namely Polly, and joins the new revolution. Soon he's a peacock, cavorting in the latest flashy fashions, sporting an enormous pompadour and wailing on the saxophone. source: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt12...