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'Moulin Rouge!' (feat. Jennifer Howell of Every Rom Com)
Mar 11, 2025 ·
1h 14m 12s
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'Moulin Rouge!' (feat. Jennifer Howell of Every Rom Com)
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The greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to watch—and discuss—a movie in return! On this episode of Close Watch with Robert Yaniz Jr., we step into the dazzling, high-energy...
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The greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to watch—and discuss—a movie in return!
On this episode of Close Watch with Robert Yaniz Jr., we step into the dazzling, high-energy world of Moulin Rouge!, the 2001 jukebox musical that redefined modern movie musicals. Directed by Baz Luhrmann and starring Ewan McGregor and Nicole Kidman, this visually stunning spectacle is equal parts romance, tragedy, and theatrical extravaganza.
Joining Robert for this cinematic deep dive is Jennifer Howell of Every Rom Com, bringing her expertise in romantic films to explore how Moulin Rouge! balances its over-the-top theatricality with raw emotion. We discuss the film’s bold use of existing pop songs, its impact on the jukebox musical trend, and how its rapid-fire editing and heightened style make it one of the most unique films of the genre.
And, of course, we’ll each rank our top six songs from the film’s unforgettable soundtrack. So expect passionate debates, surprising picks, and a deep dive into a movie musical like no other. Is Moulin Rouge! still sparkling after all this time? Hit play and let’s can-can into this cinematic fever dream together!
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On this episode of Close Watch with Robert Yaniz Jr., we step into the dazzling, high-energy world of Moulin Rouge!, the 2001 jukebox musical that redefined modern movie musicals. Directed by Baz Luhrmann and starring Ewan McGregor and Nicole Kidman, this visually stunning spectacle is equal parts romance, tragedy, and theatrical extravaganza.
Joining Robert for this cinematic deep dive is Jennifer Howell of Every Rom Com, bringing her expertise in romantic films to explore how Moulin Rouge! balances its over-the-top theatricality with raw emotion. We discuss the film’s bold use of existing pop songs, its impact on the jukebox musical trend, and how its rapid-fire editing and heightened style make it one of the most unique films of the genre.
And, of course, we’ll each rank our top six songs from the film’s unforgettable soundtrack. So expect passionate debates, surprising picks, and a deep dive into a movie musical like no other. Is Moulin Rouge! still sparkling after all this time? Hit play and let’s can-can into this cinematic fever dream together!
Subscribe to Crooked Table on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@crookedtable
Follow Crooked Table on Social Media: https://linktr.ee/crookedtable
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