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Nov 15, 2021 · ‘Encanto’ Review: Disney’s Lush and Lovely Animated Fairy Tale, Fueled by a Tasty Batch of Lin-Manuel Miranda Songs Reviewed at AMC Lincoln Square, Nov. 8, 2021. MPAA Rating: PG.
Nov 24, 2021 · “I was in touch with Stephen Sondheim at every stage of this, cause so much of Tick, Tick…Boom! is a love letter to Sondheim, the way this movie is my love letter to Jonathan Larson—with links in...
Nov 23, 2021 · Disney’s new film, about a gifted family in Colombia, has stunning animation, a beautifully composed story and spellbinding songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda.
Nov 11, 2021 · Nov 11, 2021 3:30am PT. ‘Tick, Tick … Boom!’. Review: Lin-Manuel Miranda Makes ‘Rent’ Creator Jonathan Larson’s Self-Portrait Feel Even More Personal. Andrew Garfield captures the creative...
- Jon's Introduction
- Jon's Party
- Jon's Birthday Blues
- Jon Working in The Diner
- Rosa's Advice
- Stephen Sondheim's Critique
- Michael & Jon Fight
- Susan's Closing Narration
- The Final Song
"...Lately I've Been Hearing This Sound Everywhere I Go. Like A Tick, Tick, Tick."
Jon introduced himself as a musical theater writer and joked that he was one of the last of the species. He also talked about the constant ticking he was hearing in his mind, like a time bomb steadily counting down, ready to explode. The ticking time bomb analogy related to Jon's life and how he felt the pressure of time running out for him to have a breakthrough and a successful musical. It's a pressure that many can relate to in general, and combined with everything else that happens in lif...
"What Is The Point Of Money, If You're Not Going To Spend It On The People That You Love?"
While Jon was preparing for a party at his apartment, Michael commented that he couldn't afford lavish celebrations. Jon argued that it was important to spend money on the people he loves and during the celebration, he performed one of the best musical numbers on Tick, Tick...Boom! In addition to his struggle breaking into the musical theatre industry, Jon was broke. This quote showed that despite being cash-strapped, he didn't hold back when it came to celebrating the people he loved, highli...
"And In Eight Days, My Youth Will Be Over Forever. And What Exactly Do I Have To Show For Myself?"
The first song about turning 30 was interspaced with snippets of Jon's conversation with his friend about time running out for him to be successful. While the musical movie and live show have some differences, this song captured the essence of the original play perfectly. The mounting anxiety that came with the countdown towards his birthday was played out with stunning accuracy. Wanting to feel a sense of accomplishment at a certain age is normal, and Jon's life and struggles with success we...
"...You Get To A Certain Age, And You Stop Being A Writer Who Waits Tables, And You Become A Waiter With A Hobby."
A little while before his Superbia workshop, Jon talked to his friends about how he needed it to be his big break because the older he got, the less feasible his dream of being a musical theater writer would be, and it would eventually become only a hobby. RELATED: 10 Best Musicals Based On Historic Events Jon's assertion is a sad reality for many creatives who end up taking on other jobs when their dreams don't work out, just so they can at least pay their bills. He'd spent eight years on Su...
"You Just Keep Throwing Them Against The Wall, Hoping Against Hope That Eventually Something Sticks."
After Jon's workshop, Rosa told him everyone was raving about the performance and was excited to see what he'd do next. He'd hoped that a producer would be interested in it, but Rosa told him not to give up writing one musical after another until he succeeded. Rosa's words were a wake-up call for Jon, who was ready to give up and get a job like Michael. But, he took her advice to heart and kept writing, eventually creating Tick, Tick...Boom! and Rent, which went on to be bigger than he'd drea...
"I Think This Is A Musical That Knows Exactly What It Is."
When Jon was part of a writing workshop, one of the critics, Walter, said the musical he'd presented was confusing and unclear while the other, Stephen, disagreed and said many good things about it. RELATED: 10 MCU Movies That Would Make Great Musicals At a time when he was struggling to get his career off the ground, such high praise from a well-known icon was just the boost he needed to keep going and pursuing his dream. Stephen even attended a presentation of the Superbiamusical, and calle...
"I'm Sorry For Enjoying My Life While I Still Have Time."
While Michael was reprimanding Jon after the focus group he'd recommended him for, the two of them got into an argument. Jon didn't see why it was a big deal and reminded told Michael he'd traded in his dreams to enjoy material things. Michael countered by calling Jon out on taking certain things for granted like the right to marry someone he loves. At the time, Jon didn't understand why Michael felt like he was running out of time too until it was later revealed that he was HIV positive. Whi...
"It Changed The Definition Of What A Musical Could Be."
Jon's breakthrough finally came with Rent, but he didn't live long enough to see it, even though it went on to become wildly popular. Like Susan said in her narration, it was unique and paved the way for the creation of more brilliant musicals that told all kinds of stories, without resorting to over-the-top musical performancesto capture the audience's attention. According to The New York Times, Rent ran for 12 years on Broadway and it went on to win a Pulitzer and a Tony Award. There were m...
"Fear Or Love, Baby, Don't Say The Answer. Actions Speak Louder Than Words."
The final song in the movie was a combination of questions about fear, love, time, and many more issues Jon encountered throughout the movie. It was beautifully performed by Garfield, Vanessa Hudgens, and Joshua Henry, and was also the perfect ending as it played in the background of the narration about Jon's final projects and his tragic death. One of the last things Jon said to Susan in the movie was that he didn't know what to write next, but he had a lot of questions and she said that was...
tick, tick... BOOM!: Directed by Lin-Manuel Miranda. With Andrew Garfield, Alexandra Shipp, Robin de Jesus, Vanessa Hudgens. On the brink of turning 30, a promising theater composer navigates love, friendship and the pressure to create something great before time runs out.
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Nov 19, 2021 · “I will never be good enough for you,” an exasperated Mirabel says at one point. Happily, “Encanto” is plenty good enough for families seeking a sprinkle of that Disney animated magic, just as...
