...i learned to sing mr. mistofeles in 4th grade and forced my parents to take me to the musical not knowing it is approximately 6 hours long and mr. mistofeles doesn't play until near the end...i think all three of us slept at different points in the show...all to say that the cats movie is one of the great cinematic achievements of our era, and i start every christmas morning by queueing it on the television...cheers to the jellicle existence!...
Someone gave me a VHS of Cats musical (maybe the same one you rented) and I watched it everyday for like a year. I had no interest in cats or musicals but I guess it was just that good! Loved this story!
I watched it nearly every weekend and definitely every time it rained. The only other musical I've ever loved this much was Fiddler on the Roof. That recording of Cats had something magical in it.
Beautiful Charlie. The description of the grandma reminds me of your talent for condensed character sketches in a few sentences. Yes, I have stood in front of that exact grandma. A precious image.
Really enjoyed this, Charlie! I too have an elderly cashier at my grocery store who I wish will stay around until the end of time so she can continue to call me "'hon" and "dear"
...i learned to sing mr. mistofeles in 4th grade and forced my parents to take me to the musical not knowing it is approximately 6 hours long and mr. mistofeles doesn't play until near the end...i think all three of us slept at different points in the show...all to say that the cats movie is one of the great cinematic achievements of our era, and i start every christmas morning by queueing it on the television...cheers to the jellicle existence!...
I loved Mr. Mistofoles but I have to say my favorites are Memory by a long shot then Rum Tum Tiger, and after that it’s pretty even.
Someone gave me a VHS of Cats musical (maybe the same one you rented) and I watched it everyday for like a year. I had no interest in cats or musicals but I guess it was just that good! Loved this story!
I watched it nearly every weekend and definitely every time it rained. The only other musical I've ever loved this much was Fiddler on the Roof. That recording of Cats had something magical in it.
Beautiful Charlie. The description of the grandma reminds me of your talent for condensed character sketches in a few sentences. Yes, I have stood in front of that exact grandma. A precious image.
Thank you Rick! Apparently this is a more universal experience than I realized and more grandmas are putting in hours.
I can clearly envision everything you described Charlie, and I also miss those days. Beautifully written:)
The good old days! I can remember going to that same grocery store with someone in Zorro and Tigger costumes.
Really enjoyed this, Charlie! I too have an elderly cashier at my grocery store who I wish will stay around until the end of time so she can continue to call me "'hon" and "dear"
Thanks Will! It just hits different, doesn’t it?
It’s the elixir for a bad day
I write about all the stuff you like... but a bit more brutal.. :) check it out you might like it.
I liked your story :)
Also saw cats on their 1989 New Zealand tour :)