I’ve been enjoying not doing much since I’ve been back, hence no posts. I haven’t been doing anything of note. On Friday though I ventured out for the day to Glasgow.
Matthew and I went into Central then out to Williamwood to see my Granny. At about two-ish we headed back into Glasgow to roam around the shops. I picked up a few CDs, DVDs and a new book. We then ventured up to the Kings Theatre to meet up with my folks and the Gillespie’s and went for dinner. We then went to see a production of Noises Off! with an ex-Doctor Who and some bloke what was in Hollyoaks, who I happened to bump into at a cash machine round the corner from the venue. The play itself was really good and I recommend it if anyone can get to see it. Failing that it was made into a film with Michael Caine.
The journey back was fun, and I ended up chatting about Barbie films. In my time away I saw them all with the exception of the new one. Now, I badmouth them a bit, but the more I think about them the more I think they’re really good. Allow to explain.
The music is always very good, often borrowing from well-known pieces and played by very good orchestras. The good thing there is that it gets kids listening to classic music. There is nothing wrong if later in a life a kid says “Hey, I know that piece of music. I remember it from one of the Barbie films!”
They usually have at least one “name” actor in there: Martin Short from Inner Space, Anjelica Huston from The Addams Family films, Kelsey Grammer from Frasier, etc. My theory is that they have just got hefty tax bills and are after quick cash, but still it’s nice that they take time out of their lives.
Yes, the plots are always samey and predictable but some stories are takes on well-known stories. Barbie Of Swan Lake for example is based on the ballet Swan Lake, Barbie As Rapunzel is based on the fairy-tale. Of course they are changed, but if little children (girls mainly) are learning these stories at a young age then all the more power to them.
To sum up. The Barbie films are good. Just don’t watch them if you’re above the age of seven.
Incidentally; Daniel the Shoemaker is Babrie’s love interest in The Twelve Dancing Princesses.
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see I don't like barbie.... and barbie films are a point in question.... but it is true that they make little girls remember bits of classical music knowledge... I once met a three year old who when asked who composed the music to swan lake replied.... BARBIE!
(we weren't asking her... her mum was on a team of people doing a who wants to be a millionaire quiz at a new years party.... she just kind of blurted out the "b word")
It was "hunky Duncan the shoemaker" when we talked about it in the car.
Damn, so it was. Daniel's the love interest in The Magic Of Pegasus.
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