The Showstopper

About The Showstopper

Curated musical films — three picks an edition, from the canon and from the corners, with an honest line on what each one actually does well.

The Showstopper recommends musical films. Three an edition: the one to watch first, the ones that earn their reputation, and something overlooked.

We are not a reviews desk chasing releases and we do not cover box office. Everything here is watchable tonight, and we say what it is good at — the score, the staging, the one number that justifies the whole film.

Enthusiastic, and honest about the slow middle when there is one.

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