Leah's Favorite Movies
The Phantom of the Opera
PG-13
Enthralled by the "Phantom of the Opera"...sets and costumes are beautiful, and music is addictive. Directed by Joel Schumacher. Starring Emmy Rossum (Christine), Gerard Butler (Phantom) & Patrick Wilson (Raoul). Theatrical adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber's stage musical chronicles the relationship between a disfigured musical genius & a young soprano.
Moulin Rouge!
PG-13
Revived the movie musical genre. Must be seen at least twice to appreciate it all. Drama/Romance/Musical, directed by Baz Luhrman. Starring NicoleKidman (Satine) & Ewan McGregor (Christian). A poet falls for a beautiful courtesan whom a jealous duke covets in this stylish musical, with music drawn from familiar 20th century sources.
