Paul Thompson: Actor and director in Lancaster, United Kingdom.

Thank you for the connect :]

Hi Paul. Many thanks for the invite. Nice to connect.

Hope everyone is well and looking forward to christmas!

I would like to start a conversation about the masterpiece, Les Misérables. I just saw it again on HBO, and although it should be seen and heard on the biggest screen you can find, I must admit, seeing it for a third time on my 47” tv, gave a different perspective on the intimate scenes. As someone who has been in his share of stage musicals, I have often wondered why movie musicals always were lip-synced. Think about it! This was the first time everyone was singing live on screen. I think it was the beginning of a new art form...they were doing more then just singing, they were acting to music. For those critics who sloughed off this accomplishment by giving the argument that all stage performers have to sing live, you totally missed the point. Even performers who wear microphones don't ever achieve that intimate quality that this movie did. I think one the best three minute performances ever on screen was the “I Dreamed a Dream” sequence, not just sung, but lived, by Anne Hathaway. It is as good as any soliloquy or monologue you will ever see. What do think?

Hi Paul, thanks for connecting with me :o)

Hey guys, I'm a Drama student from Scotland, but studying down in Lancaster. I'm currently in pre-production of a short film entitled 'iris' so I look forward to meeting new faces and stay active here :)

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