Sing and Be Happy, Dammit!
Sing and Be Happy, Dammit delves into the history, trivia, context, and reviews of musical movies – one film at a time. For musical lovers and loathers alike, it’s easier to be on this f*ed up planet when we can Sing and Be Happy, Dammit!
Sing and Be Happy, Dammit!
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Sing and Be Happy, Dammit! #37: Labyrinth
Puppets, poets, and the passage of adolescence — this week we discuss the cult classic that led to the end of Jim Henson's film career! Many Canadian connections pop up as we explore the beloved Bowie vehicle, Labyrinth.
Sing and Be Happy, Dammit! (Take 2) #36B: Season 5 Preview
See how the sausage is made! Mike and Jodi choose a theme and — after some confusion — whittle it down to the next ten musicals. Any guesses?
Sing and Be Happy, Dammit! #36: Forbidden Zone
And now for something completely different! Before The Simpsons, before Beetlejuice, before The Nightmare Before Christmas, this Elfman vehicle comes from the performance art influence and tradition of the Cockettes, Frank Zappa, and Andy Warho...
Sing and Be Happy, Dammit (Take 2) #35B: What is a Musical?
What do you consider a musical? Do characters have to sing or can they just dance to music? Do they even have to dance? Do the songs have to further the plot? Do they have to be original songs? We have our fluid opinions — do they gel with your...
Sing and Be Happy, Dammit! #35: Pennies From Heaven
We weigh in on Steve Martin's acting chops and Bernadette Peters' ethereal beauty, we delve into the Great American Songbook, and — for some reason — we list the entire cast of Tremé. Join us for a musical that challenges our "sing and be happy...
