the awesome/terrifying freedom

angels in america.

well, i have a pretty intimate relationship with this material. i've played prior twice - heheh, go here to see tiny, fuzzy pictures of me the first time i did it.

salon says you need to see it twice. once to reconcile with the play version, and once to appreciate it for the film that it is. i think they're right. upon first viewing i felt like i was watching 'evita' with madonna: 'i love this material.. why is it so plodding?' i think mike nichols could have made some bolder, more dynamic choices, opting for intensity rather than curiosity. i'm thankful he stayed true to the essence of the play, the text, which is undeniably powerful, so at least we have that. still, i need to see it again with my preconceived notions out of my head.