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plush-anon · 4 years

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after many hours spent pausing the show bc good lord why did they do that, i have now finished Love Never Dies

annnnnd yikes 😬😬😬

I’ll start with the few positives I did enjoy from the recorded Australian production on Youtube:

1.) the camera work. This is the kind of thing I dream of for professionally recorded shows - it really allows for some lovely close-up shots of how the emotions play over their faces, it’s lush

2.) the costumes are well-crafted, and I desperately Want the Phantom’s long-ass swooshy trenchcoat cape thing he wore for the first half-hour

3.) the sets used throughout this are honestly very impressively used and put together for some really fantastic shots

4.) the opening, with ‘Til’ I Hear You Sing Once More’. This song is honestly very lovely, and really articulates the Phantom’s loss and heartache for Christine. It’s sung very earnestly, and had the rest of the show been more like this I might have liked it more.

5.) the Fucking Song, ‘Beneath a Moonless Sky’, is a guilty pleasure. It’s so over the top, and it is only about recounting that One Time they totally banged yo, and I love it. I think it’s the orchestration, but it’s also enjoyably silly even while it takes itself 100% serious.

6.) As much as I hate to say this? ‘Devil Take the Hindmost’. While I hate the gist of the song - that being Raoul and Erik betting on who Christine will choose, and pretty much deciding for her who will get to be her one true love forever, completely negating the entire point of the OF musical where her choice was the most important factor for all of them - the pacing and the lyrics as they dance around each other are absolutely fantastic. It’s kind of sad to say, but Raoul and the Phantom, in this scene alone, display more chemistry in their singing than they do with anyone else. Let the hatefcuking commence~

7.) Some parts of ‘The Beauty Underneath’ I enjoy, particularly the ending scene where the Phantom is trying to talk Meg down. It’s very slow, melodic, and shows his more manipulative side, as well as how he can crawl into someone’s head, I love it.

8.) This very interesting visual with a mirror in Christine’s dressing room. There are two separate scenes where someone is in the mirror singing. The first is the Phantom, between Raoul and Christine. The second is Raoul between the Phantom and Christine. It’s honestly a nice touch.

9.) The main three are excellent singers.

Unfortunately, that’s all on the list of what I liked. Everything else is a Giant Fcuking Mess.

1.) The Phantom is no longer a complex, messed-up, but still somewhat sympathetic character, no; this is just a giant asshole who takes everyone for granted and barely realizes that anyone else exists except Christine, and even then only really as his personal instrument.

He never actually apologizes to Christine for the shit he’s put her through and continues to put her through, but still demands obedience and forgiveness and understanding. It completely negates the entire point of POTO’s ending, where he actually realizes he’s done wrong by her and his actions pertaining her, and lets her go from his world entirely, and RESPECTING HER CHOICES AND LEAVING HER ALONE.

Not to mention This Bitch also threatens to kidnap/possible “lose” her child if she doesn’t sing for him, keeps pushing her around and telling her what to do, and manipulating her life to change her decisions for her.

AND HE’S FRAMED AS THE BETTER OPTION HERE

2.) Which reminds of me of the next big asshat: Raoul de Chagny, who has now become an alcoholic gambler who pushes his wife to do things she’s not comfortable doing to repay his debts, neglects his son entirely, and also is abrasive and controlling of Christine, to the point he yanks her back and forth on doing shit. Play this role! We should leave bc he was an asshole! No now we should leave bc Phantom is back! No take the role he’s paying triple! I’ll make a bet on whether she loves me to pay my debts! No wait you should quit ten minutes before you go on-stage bc I don’t want to lose you! MAKE UP YOUR GODDAMN MIND YOU MISERABLE PISSANT SHUT UP SHUT UP SHUT UP

Like I can understand being overprotective to a certain degree, which could eventually morph into being controlling. But neglecting your son, your wife, drinking and gambling your fortune away? ALL of that?!? Really???

Shouldn’t he be desperate to keep his wife and son close to him at all times after the events of POTO? Never leave, never go anywhere, only do what’s safe? You COULD have set this up as a continuation of Safety versus Freedom with Raoul and the Phantom, show the good and bad of both and have her choose from there. Show the dichotomies and hypocrisies of both men’s standards.

But nope! We’re just totes gonna make the husband like this for no goddamn reason, especially since Raoul doesn’t start suspecting that Gustave (his son) isn’t really his until Devil Take the Hindmost. He’s just that much of an idiot!

3.) The presence of Madame Giry and Meg Giry. Oh gods, where to even begin? They’re pretty much only here so that Sir Andy doesn’t have to make new characters with different backstories and motivations and introduce them accordingly. Nope! Now both women are blaming Christine for leaving the Phantom Man-Baby, and talking about everything they sacrificed to help him make his stupid-ass circus, and talking about how they love him and GAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH Madame Giry in the POTO musical YOU LED RAOUL DIRECTLY TO THE PHANTOM’S LAIR SO HE COULD RESCUE CHRISTINE WHY ARE YOU COMPLAINING ABOUT HOW SHE BETRAYED HIM

And, oh, Meg... she reaaaaaaaaaaaaally got the short end of the stick here. I just... poor dear, she was horribly treated in this.

Neither of them deserved to be like this, honestly.

4.) Christine, to a lesser extent. Experienced Literal Character Assassination, forced to choose between two horrible options, stripped of her agency entirely, used as a bet in a game between said two horrible options, lied to and dragged around constantly, should have taken Gustave and run off with Meg to run a music store together. Fcuk you Sir Andy, for using POTO characters to act out your bitterness and frustration at your ex.

5.) The entirety of the whole Boardwalk Circus schtick, spawning an additional Fuck You to Frederick Forsythe, who thought this was a tenable option for the story to progress.

6.) The Phantom’s deformity was literally just four lines drawn onto his face with crayon and some smeared lipstick:

what even the fcuk, you couldn’t make the make-up crayon drawing more detailed??? take more than ten minutes to draw it on???

I never thought I would say this, but even the 2004 film’s depiction was better than this! At least that one partially drew from a real medical condition, Sturge-Weber Syndrome. What the fcuk is your excuse LND?!?

7.) The Lyrics. Oh gods, the lyrics. Some songs were decent, mostly the ones I listed up top. But the rest? Did someone forget to give the writer a more advanced/creative guide to rhyming lyrics? I wrote better shit in middle school than Glenn Slater did for the majority of these lyrics.

Glenn my dude, what the fcuk is this nonsense? You’ve written good shit like the Tangled songs and stuff for Galavant! Why are you writing worse than an angst-ridden middle schooler? It is immensely frustrating, to say the least.

8.) The really WEIRD direction in acting. No one here acts like they know how to move their arms or hands naturally; there’s a lot of really odd and unnecessary gesturing that makes it look like everyone has just had their limbs replaced with faulty robotic arms. There’s also a lot of leaning the characters do, with their arms perfectly straight by their side and it just looks wrong.

9.) The Phantom’s pseudonym is Mr. Y. No, they never explain why it is he chose that particular moniker.

10.) Bathing Beauty. Just... all of it, here, tied to POTO, present and here.

11.) It’s been exactly 10 years since Christine saw/banged the Phantom, and her son is precisely 10 years old.

That’s... not how pregnancy works. At all.

12.) This weird scene with the American press, where they are absolutely obsessed with Christine, despite the facts they present, such as:

- She hasn’t performed in 10 years anywhere.

- She was a French performer, and

- She only starred in three operas at the Populaire (Hannibal, Il Muto, and Don Juan Triumphant, which wasn’t even finished. So technically 2.2 operas that we know of).

Why, precisely, would American reporters be so obsessed with her upon hearing she’s coming? I could see some interest given the whole shebang with the Phantom, but after 10 years of radio silence, would she really garner an entire crowd of reporters and photographers... in America, no less?��

France I could definitely see. America? Not so much.

13.) Gustave is a flat, generic kid character, who apparently is totes the Phantom’s son because... he can play the piano well. And also has the same ideas of music as the Phantom, despite never being taught about them, or discussed such things with his mother.

Is musical talent only inherited through the father’s side of the family in this universe? I mean, we never learn about Christine’s mother, just her famous violinist father. Otherwise, why is it Gustave’s musical talent isn’t attributed to - oh, I don’t know - HIS FAMOUS OPERA SINGER MOTHER?!?

14.) Apparently the Phantom is also now the one who invented cars OH I MEAN “horseless carriages” 🙄 A carriage with no engine and a “ghost horse” appears, and everyone is just fcuking stunned by this, like they’ve never seen a vehicle move without a horse before. In 1907. 22 years after the first functional automobile was invented. Ugh.

15.) seriously tho who thought basing a sequel on the Frederick Forsythe novel was a good idea why did nobody think to stop him apart from Sir Andy’s pet cat Otto. why.

16) The Phantom’s interactions with Gustave are distinctly creepy and unsettling. I keep getting pedo vibes from him and I Do Not Like It.

17.) The death scene at the end is so goddamn over-the-top and out of nowhere I just want to throw something, ugh

18.) And finally, my last gripe with this mess: This takes place in 1907, and declares that it’s ten years after the original musical. Despite the fact that the OG took place in 1885. Yippy skippy. 😑

I can honestly say I am Not a Fan of this musical as a whole, mostly based on the plot and the character assassinations (one quite literal) and the poor lyrics. I can admire the camera work, the basic singing ability, the scenery and costumes, and maybe two or three songs. But I just do not enjoy it. It took me two days to finish watching it because I kept cringing from what shit kept happening, and had to walk around and listen to other shit to get it out of my head.

HOWEVER: People do enjoy this one on the sake of it being so bad and over-the-top, and I can honestly see the whys. It helps that most of the cast can sing, and the orchestration is done well. There’s a TON of stupid to mock, and a lot of over-the-top awkwardness to laugh at. This is a good one to watch and mock with friends, IMO.

For those of you who do enjoy it, I’m afraid I have to disagree on most of it. Still, it is nice being able to watch this one for free, even if it is a giant hot mess.

And that’s all for me on this one! Have a good week guys!

#plush reviews: final thoughts #lnd #love never dies #poto #musicals #this was an ordeal and a half i tells ya

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rainbow-the-zany · 6 years

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Best Things To Do In Varanasi

Best activities in Varanasi, India

Varanasi is a MUST on your rundown, since it is all the tumult and love of India in a single place. Other than being the social capital of India, it is the most stunning spot on earth that you can visit. Strong however evident; like clockwork, your eye can discover something new and energizing. At the point when in Varanasi, you can truly feel the heavenliness of the place (regardless of whether you are not a Hindu).

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You can likewise visit the close-by old city of Sarnath, which is additionally a blessed place of journey. Different activities in Varanasi incorporate the fascinating Archeological Museum, the Ramnagar Fort and the Yoga Education Training Society.

1. Try not to miss the Ganga Aarti

Ganga aarti is performed at night. That is the point at which it first light on you the importance of this stream, the hearts of billion individuals. This is where science and religion arrive at an end, where human feeling and convictions are incomparable. When you see this heavenly waterway, you understand that the stream genuinely has its very own spirit. Seeing a huge number of individuals coming here to offer their supplications, bow their heads and offer regards, perform pujas and skim candles in little mugs is entrancing. The feelings on their appearances and their firm conviction this is the most perfect waterway on earth that washes all wrongdoings notwithstanding being a standout amongst the most dirtied stream body would abandon you puzzled.

2. Investigate Varanasi by walking

Varanasi by walking The thin paths swarmed with bovines, bulls, speeding bikes is a phenomenal affair. One needs to watch their means as these galis are specked with bovine fertilizer and dozing canines. In any case, one take a gander at the old structures and you are attracted to its way of life and convention. The way of life and religion wake up in these pleasant paths. It is an enterprise in addition to a lifetime opportunity with a dynamite photograph opportunity to section down these old back roads of history.

All the galis either keep running towards or parallel to the ghats, along these lines you can never be lost in this grasping city. Also, regardless of whether you are, the general population here are glad to enable you to direct towards your goal. Furthermore, what is Varanasi or Banaras or Kashi if not direct you back to your Maker.

3. Taking a watercraft ride watching dusk/daw:

A sunrise paddling watercraft ride along the Ganges is a basic Varanasi encounter. The early-morning light is especially motivating, and all the shading and uproar of travelers showering and performing puja unfurls before you. Unfortunately, the waterway is maybe the most dirtied on the planet and the environment leave a great deal to be wanted for, still you would be stunned to perceive how the stream draws you towards it. You may take a watercraft ride to take you starting with one ghat then onto the next - each with its own particular history and fantasy. Deal hard, individuals here dont trick or cheat except if its business.

4. Shopping in Varanasi:

The silk saris of Banaras are known the world over and are extremely valuable family treasures, passed on from mother to little girl. In prior days, these were made of weaving gold and silver. Not any longer. The stunning outlines and shading blends are lighter and dynamic as ever.

Other than Banarasi saris and brocades, you may search for brilliant bits of brassware, luxurious gems, copperware, wooden and earth toys and antique outlines of overwhelming gold adornments in Varanasi. Be that as it may, be careful with efficiently accessible impersonation saris which can be exceptionally hard to recognize from the genuine ones.

5. Try not to miss the delicious road sustenance:

Varanasi tour isn't only the city of sanctuaries yet it is a foodies heaven. Banarsi sustenance is as delicious as the place is energizing. These folks have idealized the aptitude of paan making into a workmanship. The lassi here are not to be missed, there are incalculable flavors, from something as odd as coconut banana and others that which you can't envision with a measure of yogurt. Be that as it may, reclassifying all known rule of taste and combination, each flavor discusses the other to develop completely interesting and heavenly. Likewise, don't miss the than daai (with a little bhang on the off chance that you can stand the aftereffect).

6. Visit the neighborhood book shop:

Chiefly for the savants, this city has interesting out-dated little book shops, which are perfect in the event that you favor a decent read about themes as the sociologies, theory, fiction, governmental issues or history. The seating here is flawless to get over an innovative square. Take a seat with some kulhad tea and get some wallets. The joy inferred out of perusing in the open at the twilight, other than Ganga streaming, Dias skimming, and boundless sky and space around you, is unparalleled.

7. Archeological exhibition hall of Sarnat:

Approx 10 kms from Varanasi lies the most seasoned site gallery of the Archeological overview of India. Found ideal beside the exhumed site, this exhibition hall has more than five displays and models, antiquities dated from the third Century BC to the twelfth Century AD.

Appropriate over the principle corridor is Shakyasimha display. Here, you can discover most unique pieces in the gallery sandstone Lion Capital of the Mauryan Pillar, which turned into the national seal of India. The locales like the Tree where Buddha accomplished nirvana, the principal lesson to his 5 pupils are for the most part entrancing even to a non Buddhist.

8. Panaromic see from Malviya Bridge:

Crossing over two urban communities from ages - Varanasi and Mughalsarai, Malviya connect offers all encompassing perspective of the Banaras Ghats. In excess of 1000 meters in length this Double Decker connect, gives the chance to see the distance to the opposite side on a crisp morning. In any case, even else it gives you an altogether different point of view of the blessed city giving a winged creatures eye see. The extension is under reconnaissance for the duration of the day and henceforth not prudent to invest more energy without a reason, however you wont be troubled on the off chance that you take a couple of pictures.

9. See striking spray painting on the dividers:

The dividers of Banaras have remarkable stories to tell. The various Graffiti on the dividers of Varanasi Ghats are special and intriguing. On the off chance that you look carefully, there are such huge numbers of fascinating spray painting embellishing the dividers, the greater part of them strange, yet alluring. There is additionally religious or folklore based spray painting, you will discover Ganapati, Shiva in different symbols, stunning hues yet fascinating. You will locate some conceptual ones, with arbitrary words and letters jotted as a test for a bystander to be deciphered. The open doors for a picture taker are relatively interminable.

10. Hang out with Sadhus:

The sadhus you will experience here befit the emanation of the city. Their disconnection from anything common appeared to be negated by their requirement for camaraderie with each other and for ganja. They have various stories to share from about the sky, Shiva's city, and other otherworldly marvel. The vast majority of them are benevolent and will enable you to photo them (in some cases for a base charge), however recollect few out of every odd unshaven man is a Sadhu. varanasi Dont get excessively motivated by sadhus and take protect in their feet.

Banaras has lived since antiquated ages is as yet living on. Individuals come here for every single diverse reason. Discover your motivation to visit. I can continue forever, however lets leave the rest to be lived than to be perused here.

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