Have you ever considered watching a musical adaptation of “The Notebook” or “Back to the Future”? Maybe “Water for Elephants” or “The Great Gatsby” is more up your alley.
These are just a few examples of how movies are now being transformed into musicals, rather than the traditional route. Co-host Bruce Miller shares his recent New York experience, where he immersed himself in some of the hottest Broadway shows, and also recounts his encounter with Daniel Radcliffe, who plays Harry Potter, and getting his autograph after a performance of “Merrily We Roll Along.”
Do you recall this time last year when movies like “The Super Mario Bros. Movie,” “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3,” and “Fast X” dominated the box office? Unfortunately, 2024’s summer movie season is off to a slow start, with “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” failing to make a mark over Memorial Day weekend. Even the family-friendly film “IF” is struggling. Despite being this year’s box office leader, “Dune: Part Two” has yet to surpass the $300 million mark domestically. (For the complete list, visit Box Office Mojo.)
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Lastly, the new FX for Hulu limited series “Clipped” premieres on June 4. It stars Ed O’Neill as Donald Sterling, the former owner of the Los Angeles Clippers, and Cleopatra Coleman as V. Stiviano. Listen to insights from both actors in this week’s episode.
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Streamed & Screened is a podcast about movies and TV hosted by Bruce Miller, an experienced entertainment reporter who now serves as the editor of the Sioux City Journal in Iowa, and Terry Lipshetz, a senior producer for Lee Enterprises in Madison, Wisconsin.
