We’ve reached the grand finale of Musical Month here on @wedrinkandwewatchthings, and we are going out with all the glitz, glamour, and cynicism of 1920s jazz-age Illinois: the 2002 Best Picture winner, "Chicago." It’s time to mix yourself a Roxie's Revolver cocktail by @crft.wrld and join us as we explore a film that turned the courtroom into a stage and the media into a circus.
This week, we are breaking down Rob Marshall’s brilliant decision to set the musical numbers within the vaudeville theater of Roxie Hart’s mind, seamlessly blending grit with high-energy fantasy. We’ll be unpacking the powerhouse performances of Catherine Zeta-Jones and Renée Zellweger, the smooth-talking charm of Richard Gere’s Billy Flynn, and why Queen Latifah’s "Mama" Morton is an absolute scene-stealer. We also take a look at the film’s biting satire of celebrity culture and how it portrays justice not as a search for truth, but as a well-choreographed performance.
If you love sharp wit, incredible Fosse choreography, or just want to see us wrap up the year with a film that is pure "razzle dazzle," this is the episode for you. We’re blending our fascination with the film's dark humor with our usual casual banter, making this the perfect standing ovation to conclude our Musical Month. And remember - they both reached for the gun!
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