Tag Archives: classical music
Fantasia (1940)
Fantasia (1940) is not an animated film, not by its own description. The film’s narrator, Deems Taylor – an announcer for broadcasts of the Metropolitan Opera – describes what you are about to experience as “a new form of entertainment.” … Continue reading
Posted in Theater Inkwell
Tagged 40's, Animation, ballet, classical music, dinosaurs, fairies, Fantasy, Greek Mythology, lovable animals, Magician, Mickey Mouse, Pegasus, prehistoric, Walt Disney
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Zardoz (1974)
Every time I watch Zardoz (1974) – which, I admit, is becoming increasingly often – I have flashbacks to my first viewing, which made such a deep impression on me as a child. It was being aired on television. A … Continue reading
Posted in Theater Fantastique
Tagged 70's, classical music, John Boorman, Psychedelic, Science Fiction, Sean Connery, Surreal
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The Music Lovers (1970)
Ken Russell died on November 27th of this year at the age of 84. In the 60’s and the 70’s, Russell specialized in opulent, decadent spectacles; the musical biopic, in particular, was a favorite subgenre for the director, where he … Continue reading
Posted in Theater Ballroom
Tagged 70's, classical music, Drama, Ken Russell
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