My mother surreptitiously took me to see the film even tho I was only 10, because I was a dancer, and my mother considered it that important to my experience and knowledge of dance, that I see and know Bob Fosse's work. Then, she was somewhat embarrassed, I know, what we ran in to my ultra-conservative dentist-and-wife in the hall of the theatre. I remember her sheepishly explaining what I was doing there. I also remember being shocked when Joel felt up Liza. But what I remembered most all over the years from that early viewing was the dazzling "Maybe This Time" number and the larger-than-life energy of Liza and how beautifully Bob Fosse captured that her energy with the camera in that scene (with the beams of light coming from behind her and the camera moving all around her). It's still one of my favorite scenes from the movie and one of my favorite all-time movies.
I have only rediscovered this masterpiece after I recorded it on Talking Pictures Tv although I do have this on Dvd. the 8 Oscars and 7 British Film Awards that this won were well deserved and as for Liza, Michael, Marisa, all were fantastic in this great movie.
The story this comes from is also a masterpiece. If you are interested in 1930s Germany, read Christopher Isherwood's Berlin Stories. It's not fiction -- it's a memoir of his time spent in Berlin before the second world war. There you'll find the real Sally Bowles and many others.
I was shown this film in high school to teach me the evils of Nazism. I couldn’t help but notice also the degeneracy of the Weimar Republic that spawned it all.
I somewhat agree. It does glamorize it alot, but it does add to the kit kat klub's fever dream aesthetic. Everything outside of the club dosnt glamorize anything.
I remember seeing this in the movie theater in 1972. Everyone thought, “Liza Minnelli, music, dancing, like an MGM musical.” When the movie was over, the public left the theater pale and shaken. We’d never seen anything like it. Minnelli’s performance is iconic; she richly deserved that Oscar.
Usually when an artist is as profound as Judy Garland, the talent of the children pales by comparison--it's such a hard act to follow, genetically and practically. The pressures are too great, the stakes are too high. Liza is the exception. She's just as talented as her mother.
Liza may not have been given the same talent of her mothers but she succeeded at life. Whatever bumps Liza goes out just so far then reigns it in. She carved out a wonderful career and she’s a legend in her own time just like Judy. And she did it on her own.
My late music teacher was appearing in a German production of 'Sweet Charity' while Fosse was filming this movie so he was also pulled in as an extra in some crowd scenes. He told me when he introduced himself to Liza she went wide-eyed and said "Oh my GOD, you're an AMERICAN?! How wonderful!" Exactly like you'd expect Sally Bowles to react.
My mother surreptitiously took me to see the film even tho I was only 10, because I was a dancer, and my mother considered it that important to my experience and knowledge of dance, that I see and know Bob Fosse's work. Then, she was somewhat embarrassed, I know, what we ran in to my ultra-conservative dentist-and-wife in the hall of the theatre. I remember her sheepishly explaining what I was doing there. I also remember being shocked when Joel felt up Liza. But what I remembered most all over the years from that early viewing was the dazzling "Maybe This Time" number and the larger-than-life energy of Liza and how beautifully Bob Fosse captured that her energy with the camera in that scene (with the beams of light coming from behind her and the camera moving all around her). It's still one of my favorite scenes from the movie and one of my favorite all-time movies.
Thank you. You write well, dancerlisa.
Such talent and unique vision, Fosse was a true artist.
Joel Grey so deserved his Oscar
My mother didn't think so. She thought the Best Supporting Actor Oscar should have went to Al Pacino for playing Michael Corleone in "The Godfather."
I agree, but I remember seeing the 'extras' about Cabaret and Minnelli doesn't mention him, I wonder if they had a falling out?
No way did he deserve that, what a travesty.
Yeahhhh yeah yeah
100%
Magnificent and frighteningly relevant.
Even more today. Chilling.
Ive always thought this was a film with music rather than a musical in the traditional sense
One of the best films of its era ... Bob Fosse superb director, and talented dancer, watch his earlier work.
He's so charming.
Fosse was terribly specific with this film. He didn’t want it to be a “Disney type film” Fosse made a musical for people who hated musicals
You are quoting this from Fosse/Verdon...and I could not agree with you more.
Louis Caruso Yes.
A true genious, well aware of the changes in the world.
Masterpiece.
I have only rediscovered this masterpiece after I recorded it on Talking Pictures Tv although I do have this on Dvd. the 8 Oscars and 7 British Film Awards that this won were well deserved and as for Liza, Michael, Marisa, all were fantastic in this great movie.
The story this comes from is also a masterpiece. If you are interested in 1930s Germany, read Christopher Isherwood's Berlin Stories. It's not fiction -- it's a memoir of his time spent in Berlin before the second world war. There you'll find the real Sally Bowles and many others.
Ya cine de culto!los talentos reunidos" Bob Fosse,Liza Minnelli,Yoel Grey,Michael York" y elenco,, geniales❤
Dziękuję za te filmy. Super.😊👌💚
My Forever movie at the moment!
Brilliant
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I was shown this film in high school to teach me the evils of Nazism. I couldn’t help but notice also the degeneracy of the Weimar Republic that spawned it all.
You're uneducable.
never saw it because I thought it was such a sad example of the growing bad times in Germany
I somewhat agree. It does glamorize it alot, but it does add to the kit kat klub's fever dream aesthetic. Everything outside of the club dosnt glamorize anything.
It shows us that in a subtle way to critique it. And warn us that such could happen again. And it is happening now.
God I hate musicals/musical theatre.
Well you obviously haven't seen this.
nobody asked lmao
Nothing like it since!
I love Joel Grey! Such an incredible actor/performer!
Quite possibly the best musical film ever made
I remember seeing this in the movie theater in 1972. Everyone thought, “Liza Minnelli, music, dancing, like an MGM musical.” When the movie was over, the public left the theater pale and shaken. We’d never seen anything like it. Minnelli’s performance is iconic; she richly deserved that Oscar.
masterpiece.
My all time favorite film. I saw it on opening day in Los Angeles and several times more over its initial run. A classic!
Usually when an artist is as profound as Judy Garland, the talent of the children pales by comparison--it's such a hard act to follow, genetically and practically. The pressures are too great, the stakes are too high. Liza is the exception. She's just as talented as her mother.
Liza may not have been given the same talent of her mothers but she succeeded at life. Whatever bumps Liza goes out just so far then reigns it in. She carved out a wonderful career and she’s a legend in her own time just like Judy. And she did it on her own.
does anyone know who recorded the featurette? would be great to cite it for my essay
The best film of the world👏👏👏👏👏💞💞💞💞💞🎩🎩
My favorite musical EVER!!! Love the film and the live production was AMAZING!!!!
I love Cabaret
bob fosse es el mejor gringo que eeuu entendio poco y fugazmente
My late music teacher was appearing in a German production of 'Sweet Charity' while Fosse was filming this movie so he was also pulled in as an extra in some crowd scenes. He told me when he introduced himself to Liza she went wide-eyed and said "Oh my GOD, you're an AMERICAN?! How wonderful!" Exactly like you'd expect Sally Bowles to react.
What a great story! Thanks for making me smile.
A masterpiece of movie!
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