Gypsy

So cool that this has the feel and look of a classic Hollywood musical

So cool that this has the feel and look of a classic Hollywood musical

not even close to a favorite musical but it was good! the music is, obviously, sooo good and iconic. i did appreciate how some costume changes and transitions felt super theatrical, like i was watching the stage production. 

overall probably wouldn’t watch again willingly but the music will be on repeat. 

ROSE’S!!!! TURN!!! Oh Kurt Hummel, you will always be famous. 

Not enough Tulsa or Yonkers tbh

not even close to a favorite musical but it was good! the music is, obviously, sooo good and iconic. i did appreciate how some costume changes and transitions felt super theatrical, like i was watching the stage production. 

overall probably wouldn’t watch again willingly but the music will be on repeat. 

ROSE’S!!!! TURN!!! Oh Kurt Hummel, you will always be famous. 

Not enough Tulsa or Yonkers tbh

Poor Herbie 😕

Poor Herbie 😕

the second half of this film picks up so naturally as does the musical

it really solidifies how impactful of a finale roses turn is…the acceptance that she’s selfishly forced her children into show businesses simply for her own satisfaction, causing everyone to walk out on her. the big blow out of “why did i do it? what did it get me?” amazing!

so wonderful and a beautiful portrayal of found identity through performance, appearance and the transition into adulthood 
 
overall an amazing performance by bette midler and cynthia gibb

the second half of this film picks up so naturally as does the musical

it really solidifies how impactful of a finale roses turn is…the acceptance that she’s selfishly forced her children into show businesses simply for her own satisfaction, causing everyone to walk out on her. the big blow out of “why did i do it? what did it get me?” amazing!

so wonderful and a beautiful portrayal of found identity through performance, appearance and the transition into adulthood 
 
overall an amazing performance by bette midler and cynthia gibb

Gypsy is a massive blind spot for me. I’ve heard of most of the songs before but never in the context of the show. So many great songs. I loved all of the reoccurring motifs, especially the “I Have a Dream” motif.

Gypsy is a massive blind spot for me. I’ve heard of most of the songs before but never in the context of the show. So many great songs. I loved all of the reoccurring motifs, especially the “I Have a Dream” motif.