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Printablesextonseven said: Anxiety said: what about that thing with rick springfield? i can't even remember the name of the movie, but it was stinkaroo city.
Wasn't that 'Hard to Hold'? I never saw that movie. sounds like a porno movie (cue the bad porno disco soundtrack--uhh uh uhhh) you look better on your facebook page than you do in person  | |
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i think the worst movies are the ones where the singer decides not to sing at all in the movie or portray a singer, but rather show their acting "range" (usually from A to B). J-Ho was decent in "Selena" but has pretty much sucked in everything else. Prince is best on screen when he has an instrument in hand (Purple Rain, SOTT). Neil Diamond was okay in The Jazz Singer you look better on your facebook page than you do in person | |
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How 'bout "Masked & Anonymous," w/ Bob Dylan (& John Goodman, Jeff Bridges, Jessica Lange, Penelope Cruz, Luke Wilson, Giovanni Ribici, Christian Slater, Chris Penn...)
that movie's either great or horrible, I'm leaning towards horrible. Also "Give My Regards to Broad Street"--Paul McCartney Check this song out at:
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how about ringo starr in "caveman"?  | |
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Oh, and "Can't Stop the Music"--The Village People
"From Justin to Kelly" not that I actually saw it Check this song out at:
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If there's one thing you can say about the Wiz, it's thanks to that movie MJ has the career he does with his Quincy collaboration | |
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nammie said: Janet Jackson in Poetic Justice. OMG that was a hard one to watch!!!
 OMG I looooovvvvve, love, love, love that movie so much
*I betta not see yo ass when I get back, ok? Coz I'ma send somebody who's gonna fuuuuuccck you UP, motherfucker!* Miss J getting down & gritty  no, I love it  | |
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Everybody was very good, except Diana Ross. I was shocked she gave such an over-exaggerated performance after Lady Sings the Blues and Mahogany, (I think she becamse a better actress after The Wiz). I loved Mabel King (the wicked witch), Michael Jackson (scarecrow), Nipsey Russel (tin-can man), Ted Ross (the Lion) and Lena Horne (the good witch) when she sang If You Believe. (I cried and I shivered)!!! I also loved the ending when everyone sang Brand New Day!!! Personally, I think it's a cult classic!!!
meltwithu said: I think the biggest difference between The Wiz and Grafitti Bridge was that The Wiz kinda sunk under the weight of comparison to The Wizard of Oz despite the big budget and huge names involved in the project, while Grafitti Bridge, using a budget of loose coins and snot just stunk.
Amazon.com Directed by Sidney Lumet (Serpico) and penned by Joel Schumacher (Batman and Robin), this lavish 1978 adaptation of the Broadway hit The Wiz was the biggest production filmed in New York City up to that point, utilizing the newly revamped Astoria Studios and locations around the city. Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Nipsey Russell, and Ted Ross (reprising his Tony-winning role as the Lion) star in this Academy Award-nominated musical for the whole family. The Wiz is probably the grandest take on L. Frank Baum's classic tale The Wizard of Oz. The production team created sets with a sense of urban magic and spectacle: a New York subway station literally comes to life, and the massive plaza between the World Trade Center towers is transformed into the Emerald City, featuring nearly 400 dancers with three costume changes. Like all good musicals, the Quincy Jones arrangements are highly hummable long after viewing (especially the funky "Ease On Down the Road" and the inspirational "Brand New Day"). In an era before MTV, the camera stays nearly stationary as Ross and Lena Horne vocally soar through their numbers. Their stage-like performances successfully make the leap to film, making The Wiz a testament to their singing talents and star presence. The then-thirtysomething Ross raised some eyebrows playing the traditionally teenaged Dorothy, but she and her supporting cast (including Richard Pryor as the Wiz) carry the tunes with an infectious verve that will appeal to folks of all ages. --Shannon Gee Diana Ross .... Dorothy Michael Jackson .... Scarecrow Nipsey Russell .... Tinman Ted Ross .... Lion (Fleetwood Coupe de Ville) Mabel King .... Evillene Theresa Merritt .... Aunt Em Thelma Carpenter .... Miss One Lena Horne .... Glinda the Good Richard Pryor .... The Wiz (Herman Smith) Stanley Greene .... Uncle Henry Clyde J. Barrett .... Subway Peddler The Four Crows Derrick Bell Roderick-Spencer Sibert Kashka Banjoko Ronald 'Smokey' Stevens Uncredited Robin Givens .... Extra Quincy Jones .... Emerald City Gold Pianist The Wiz Singers Adult Choir Luther Vandross Patti Austin Roberta Flack Cissy Houston [b] Lennytunia | |
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I'm not sure what the worst is, but I know what my favourite is!
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Oh come on! The all time worst is MICHAEL JACKSON'S MOONWALKER!!!!!
He transforms into a car... silly, silly, silly!!!! | |
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there was that movie that the group SLADE was in, which i rented cuz i thought it would be campy but it was so incredibly bad that i just had to turn it off halfway through. 
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"The Wiz" is a good movie, with memorable performances and some very good songs. I agree with that stationary camera comment. I hate how they film musical segments today, and I really don't know anyone who really likes it. People complain all the time about not being able to see the dance numbers in modern musicals. I just know they'll screw up "Phantom" when it comes out. |
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No, no, no. None of these are the worst. The absolute worst film starring musicians has to be:
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sextonseven said: No, no, no. None of these are the worst. The absolute worst film starring musicians has to be:
it's awful, but at least it's watchable. it's fun. | |
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sextonseven said: AnckSuNamun said: SPICE WORLD!
I knew it was only a matter of seconds before someone posted this one. I have and like this movie. It's great campy fun. I love spiceworld too! it IS definately campy but it's funny  yes I'm a big spice girls fan | |
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sextonseven said: No, no, no. None of these are the worst. The absolute worst film starring musicians has to be:
aaaaah no no no!! HUGE Kiss fan here! 
...but seriously, they hated it too it's a holy grail for Kiss fans to find, tho! | |
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Harlepolis said: nammie said: Janet Jackson in Poetic Justice. OMG that was a hard one to watch!!!
OMG I looooovvvvve, love, love, love that movie so much
*I betta not see yo ass when I get back, ok? Coz I'ma send somebody who's gonna fuuuuuccck you UP, motherfucker!* Miss J getting down & gritty no, I love it It may not have been the best movie, but Janet was amazing in it. I especially love the scene where she starts to cry in the mirror as "I Never Dreamed You'd Leave in Summer" is playing on the record player. One of my favorite lines: "An' whatchu doin' seein' a mailman anyway? You know they don't make no money! What's he gonna do for you, mail your bills for free?" | |
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DavidEye said: "The Wiz" starring Diana Ross and Michael Jackson
It's really awful and embarassing.Worse than "Graffiti Bridge" NO! I  that movie forever. | |
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For the life of me I don't know why heads are hatin' on The Wiz. That movie is an enduring childhood classic. It's a little long towards the end, but the performances are rich and memorable. The musical scenes were beautifully sung and Michael, Diana and Nipsey giving winning vocal performances. It felt like I was taking the journey with them (I know that sounds corny ). But, yeah, when I have kids this is a movie I'm definitely going to share with them. | |
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I can't believe no one mentioned this movie yet.
Pop star films' nadir? Edited: This was the original pic, but the hotlink was forbidden -->http://www.impawards.com/1991/posters/cool_as_ice.jpg [Edited 11/5/04 13:55pm] | |
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Anxiety said: noepie said: Absolute Beginners with David Bowie, Sade, Ray Davies and Patsy Kensit.
utter garbage!! awww, i liked the musical scenes in that flick. bowie with the giant typewriter? good stuff!  i liked that too! | |
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JANFAN4L said: For the life of me I don't know why heads are hatin' on The Wiz. That movie is an enduring childhood classic. It's a little long towards the end, but the performances are rich and memorable. The musical scenes were beautifully sung and Michael, Diana and Nipsey giving winning vocal performances. It felt like I was taking the journey with them (I know that sounds corny
). But, yeah, when I have kids this is a movie I'm definitely going to share with them. the music is good. me and my sisters and brother watched it a lot when we were little. | |
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Waiting To Exhale - Whitney Houston
The Bodyguard - Whitney Houston Can't Stop The Music - Village People Grafitti Bridge - Prince Xanadu - Olivia Newton John Andy is a four letter word. | |
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Anxiety said: what about that thing with rick springfield? i can't even remember the name of the movie, but it was stinkaroo city.
That was "Hard To Hold",where he plays a rock star who falls in love with a teacher.Very tedious movie,but the soundtrack was pretty good | |
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DavidEye said: "The Wiz" starring Diana Ross and Michael Jackson
It's really awful and embarassing.Worse than "Graffiti Bridge" yeah..I think the songs save this movie.. and no movie is worse than Graffiti Bridge..... | |
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MrSquiggle said: Looks like we have a winner | |
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DavidEye said: MrSquiggle said: Looks like we have a winner don't tell me you actually saw that one Vanglorious... this is protected by the red, the black, and the green. With a key... sissy! | |
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Anxiety said: how about ringo starr in "caveman"?
Haha,nice one!Only Ringo could get away with that one... | |
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I just remembered:Bob Dylan starred in a lousy 80s movie,cant remember the title though.("Hearts of Fire",or something,I think).
He was quite alright in Pat Garret (small role,though..)... | |
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