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Review: Action! - Hoshigumi 1995
Mar. 21st, 2010 11:01 amSummary: A series of Christmas-themed skits, followed by a revue with interviews.
( Action! - Star Troupe 1995 )
( Action! - Star Troupe 1995 )
Another reason Mariko WINS
Mar. 16th, 2010 07:00 pmI just watched Action! for the first time and nearly ended up crying with laughter. Ayaka and Mariko's characters are stamdard ones for them to started out with: spoiled rich girl and tough, streetwise badboy musician. And then, they body switch! I don't know what was worse, though - Ayaka having it pointed out to her that she now has boobs, or Mariko's character being informed that she also has something new. :D
It also features (in no particular order) android Siennes, Noru as a Rock DJ whose theme tune is 'Bat out of Hell', gratuitous use of the 'Power Rangers' theme tune (I was sure my ears were deceiving me when that slipped in), and an abundance of random Christmas songs. Oh, and Izumo Aya being amazing as usual :)
I love this show. So much magic Christmas crack :D A review will follow, once I watch the 2nd act :)
It also features (in no particular order) android Siennes, Noru as a Rock DJ whose theme tune is 'Bat out of Hell', gratuitous use of the 'Power Rangers' theme tune (I was sure my ears were deceiving me when that slipped in), and an abundance of random Christmas songs. Oh, and Izumo Aya being amazing as usual :)
I love this show. So much magic Christmas crack :D A review will follow, once I watch the 2nd act :)
Review: Lure of the Icon - Hoshigumi 1998
Oct. 19th, 2009 06:54 pmSummary: Mikhail and Tatiana have a Past. When they were younger, the two ballet stars tried to break through the Iron Curtain. Tatiana succeeded. Mikhail failed. 10 years later, she returns to Moscow with her husband, who is seeking religious icons. However, it transpires the reason for this modest collecting is far more sinister, and Tatiana and Mikhail soon find themselves up to their necks in trouble from ex-ballet-teachers (yes, really) and a cult known as Lucifer.
( Lure of the Icon - Star Troupe 1998 )
So, yes. I have a new show to add to my top five. Will have to shuffle them around, but I will fit it, somehow.
( Lure of the Icon - Star Troupe 1998 )
So, yes. I have a new show to add to my top five. Will have to shuffle them around, but I will fit it, somehow.
Review: Elisabeth - Hoshigumi 1996/7
Sep. 5th, 2009 05:43 pmSummary: Elisabeth is the Gothic musical about the love story between Empress Elisabeth of Austria and Death. It follows her life, as an unhappy Empress through until her assassination in 1898, and Death following her steps. (In case you didn't realise this was my favourite :D)
( Elisabeth - Star Troupe 1996/7 )
( Elisabeth - Star Troupe 1996/7 )
Summary: In the last days of his Empire, Nero faces conflict within the palace due to his mother's behaviour. He is forced to desperate measures to ensure that she is remembered well, his own reputation left to the flames.
Hemingway Revue is a celebration of the male performers, loosely based around the life of Ernest Hemingway and his loves and life.
( Emperor/Hemingway Revue - Star Troupe 1998 )
Hemingway Revue is a celebration of the male performers, loosely based around the life of Ernest Hemingway and his loves and life.
( Emperor/Hemingway Revue - Star Troupe 1998 )
