Perspective from world famous friends...

As you may remember from previous posts, I went to college with one-half of The Secret Sisters.  They are really taking off and are featured on the new soundtrack for The Hunger Games which premieres today.  This song alludes to the belief that tomorrow will be better than today.  In dealing with problems in my life I have tried to keep this attitude and perspective.  You can't always know what tomorrow will bring but we can always hope it will be a step in the right direction.  I have been told this song was written about the life-changing storms that destroyed a great deal of rural Alabama last year.  The Secret Sisters, Lydia and Laura Rogers, are originally from Muscle Shoals, AL.

The film version of Les Miserables has been cast and will begin filming on March 5, 2012.  Hugh Jackman will appear as Jean Valjean and Russell Crowe will star as Javert.  The cast is first class mix of Hollywood/Broadway/West End actors and the songs will be recorded live during filming rather than dubbing over using tracks from the studio.  

Like all Les Miz fans, I am holding my breath to see if the film could possibly live up to such high expectations.  One great aspect of having a feature film version is that it will expose a much wider audience to the wonderful music and story of the play.

Less than a year (hopefully) before the premiere on December 5, 2012.  Can you hear the people sing?

Disney Tribute

Good movies...

I have enjoyed the last few days catching up on some great cinema from my childhood and teen years and present...

• Good Will Hunting
• Lonesome Dove
• First Knight
• RENT (stage show not Hollywood version)
• Milk
• Perfect Storm

I know...random...that's me though, remember?  Have a great start to your week!