Celebrating Clare!
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For her 40th Birthday friends and family from all around shared some beautiful thoughts for and about our wonderful Clare. Enjoy...and HAPPY BIRTHDAY CLARE!
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1776
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Ahead of the July 4 holiday Clare and Ellen discuss the 1972 musical 1776. Listen in as they discuss the room where it happened. Show notes: , a Harvard University Declaration Resources Project webpage from 2017 , a timeline from the Library of Congress
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The Pajama Game
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Get comfy and listen to Clare and Ellen discuss the 1957 classic The Pajama Game. This was a first-time watch all around so tune in to hear the takeaways. Show notes:
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Tick, Tick...Boom!
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In this episode of Sing It, Sister! (which is definitely NOT one of the shortest) Clare and Ellen discuss the movie about a play about a play, 2021's Tick, Tick...Boom! Show notes: , documentary on YouTube Slate article, November 19, 2021
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The King and I
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In this episode, Clare and Ellen unpack The King & I, in all it's complicated glory! Tune in to hear all the hot takes, and to learn (maybe too much?) about the British monarchy. Also to learn about about another one of Clare's pet peeves/this week's sponsor. Show notes: , from NPR, March 4, 2024
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Hairspray
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In this episode of Sing It, Sister! Clare and Ellen chat about the 2007 movie musical Hairspray (and a bit about the 1988 version which, turns out, is NOT a musical). Come along for the ride as they talk big, blonde, and Baltimore! Episodes notes/reads: , from Mental Floss, June 2016 , from the New York Times, July 2007 - from YouTube (turns out, you can't be wrong!) - from SNL, via YouTube , Slashfilm.com, July 2023
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There's No Business Like Show Business
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In this episode of Sing it, Sister! Clare and Ellen discuss the 1954 film "There's No Business Like Show Business" starring Ethel Merman, Marilyn Monroe, Donald O'Connor, and some other folks! Come along for the ride as they chat about vocal work, off screen beefs, and all things show - plus the music of Irving Berlin. Notes for this ep: by Angelica Jade Bastién, Oct 1, 2022
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Across the Universe
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In this episode of Sing It, Sister(s)! Clare and Ellen discuss 2007's Across the Universe, and embarrass themselves with their lack of Beatles knowledge. Apologies for the lack of soundtrack tunes, Apple changed how things work :( Follow us on Instagram @singitsisterpod
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The Greatest Showman
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In this episode of Sing It, Sister! Ellen and Clare are back at it, this time talking about 2017's The Greatest Showman. Listen to them unpack the problematic character of P.T. Barnum before getting into all the fun stuff like the music, the dancing, and Zac Efron's face. Show Notes: - Smithsonian Magazine, December 22, 2017 - YouTube, December 31, 2017 - YouTube, December 19, 2017
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Spirited
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In this holiday episode of Sing It, Sister! Clare and Ellen discuss the new Apple movie Spirited. Come along for the LONG (but fun) ride! And have a good afternoon and happy holidays!
info_outlineOn this episode of Sing It, Sister!, Clare and Ellen discuss the ANDREW Lloyd WEBBER and Tim Rice musical, Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Ellen tries to teach Clare how Spotify works and they both discussed their cultural catholicism. Tune in to hear favorites, least favorites, TWO games, and some history lessons!
Show Notes:
"25 Best Movie Easter Eggs of All Time," by Satyam Raj
February 12, 2019, thecinemaholic.com