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What we’re about
This is an ONLINE movie and play discussion group. READING THE PLAY IS OPTIONAL, although doing so will increase your appreciation for the film and knowledge of theater history.
From its inception, cinema has relied on theater as a primary source of material. So why is the relationship between live theater and film so vexed? Calling a film “stagy” is always a criticism. But what are the various techniques of adaptation? Which films radically rework a play to make it more “cinematic”? Which commit to theater’s spatial boundaries and emphasis on the spoken word? These are some of the questions we ask.
We look at every style of theater and film, from the most accessible to the most challenging, as well as musicals and opera. Fans of theater, film, literature, history—as well as actors, directors, playwrights, screenwriters and filmmakers—will find there’s a lot to learn by looking at the theater to film transformation.
Everyone from anywhere is invited to attend.
This is an online movie and play discussion group. READING THE PLAY IS OPTIONAL, although doing so will increase your appreciation for the film and its theatrical roots.
"A young beautician, newly arrived in a small Louisiana town, finds work at the local salon where a small group of women share a close bond of friendship, and welcome her into the fold."
The Film:
STEEL MAGNOLIAS (1989)
Directed by Herbert Ross
Screenplay by Robert Harling, based on his 1987 play
With SALLY FIELD, DOLLY PARTON, SHIRLEY MACLAINE, DARYL HANNAH, OLYMPIA DUKAKIS, JULIA ROBERTS, TOM SKERRITT, SAM SHEPHERD and DYLAN MCDERMOTT
1 hour 57 mins.
Available to stream and rent in a variety of places, check https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/steel-magnolias for details.
The Play:
STEEL MAGNOLIAS
By Robert Harling
First performed in 1987
https://archive.org/details/steelmagnolias0000unse/page/n5/mode/2up?view=theater
Upcoming events (1)
See all- Dolly Parton in STEEL MAGNOLIAS (1987 play/1989 film)Link visible for attendees
This is an online movie and play discussion group. READING THE PLAY IS OPTIONAL, although doing so will increase your appreciation for the film and its theatrical roots.
"A young beautician, newly arrived in a small Louisiana town, finds work at the local salon where a small group of women share a close bond of friendship, and welcome her into the fold."
The Film:
STEEL MAGNOLIAS (1989)
Directed by Herbert Ross
Screenplay by Robert Harling, based on his 1987 play
With SALLY FIELD, DOLLY PARTON, SHIRLEY MACLAINE, DARYL HANNAH, OLYMPIA DUKAKIS, JULIA ROBERTS, TOM SKERRITT, SAM SHEPHERD and DYLAN MCDERMOTT
1 hour 57 mins.
Available to stream and rent in a variety of places, check https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/steel-magnolias for details.The Play:
STEEL MAGNOLIAS
By Robert Harling
First performed in 1987
https://archive.org/details/steelmagnolias0000unse/page/n5/mode/2up?view=theater