“Dreagirls” was on HBO last night and even though I’m long on the record for not being a fan, I still give it a look from time to time. I caught the last act or so and the closing credits sequence, and I had forgotten how dazzling that sequence is. You probably remember it: every single aspect of the production, form the costume design to the film editing, the coreography and sound to the art direction, each element was treated to its own bit of razzle dazzle over the credits.
Multiple angles for the editor, sketches for production and costume design, appropriate visuals throughout. It’s a really special sequence, I think, and one that exhibits Condon’s clear affinity for the medium. I’m sure he’ll bring every ounce of that passion into the Oscar cast in just under two weeks’ time, and no matter how boring the eventual outcome (for those bored by things like, I don’t know, the best film of the year winning Best Picture), I think we’ll all be in for a treat.
I tried to find a YouTube clip of that “Dreamgirls” credits sequence, by the way, but no luck. Go check it out again if you have a chance, though. Lots of heart in that bit.
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6 responses to “Solid proof Condon/Mark is the right call”
When I first saw the credits in the theater, I skeptically inferred that it was nothing more than shameless and subversive awards campaigning. But when I watched it later on DVD, I realized he was just giving his craftspeople the attention they deserved. Very tactful.
I’m eager to see how he’ll treat the craft categories for the show. I think the ceremony two years age did the best job of all the Oscar telecasts I’ve seen.
The film really does have some of the best credits of the past decade.
If you can find it, Wal-Mart has the 2-disc SE for $4. I bought it a couple of weeks ago as a blind buy, but haven’t watched it yet.
I’ve made the Blu-ray switch. I can’t go back. I CAN’T!
Would you rather spend $4 on a DVD that you might watch once in a great while or $25 on a better looking copy that you might watch once in a while? :)
Underrated movie, definitely. That and Sweeney Todd are the two best movie musicals since Cabaret. I don’t doubt Condon will make the night a spectacle, that much is true.