Author(s): Matthew LaRusso
Location: New Jersey
“Dance, Dance"
Directed by: Rob Marshall
Written by: Bill Condon and Rob Marshall
Original Score by: Danny Elfman
Original Music by: Fall Out Boy
Principal Cast:
Patrick Stump as Himself
Pete Wentz as Himself
Joe Trohman as Himself
Andy Hurley as Himself
Ben Affleck as Deuce Devon
Kate Hudson as Faye Funnerling
Kevin Kline as Larry Dermicus
Richard Gere as Troy Spalding
Tagline: "4 Eager Rock and Roll Wannabes, 1 Dream…. time to dance!"
Synopsis: Loosely based on a true story, this musical movie follows four aspiring high school musicians who eventually formed the band Fall Out Boy. West Wilmette High School was a hot bed for young aspiring bands, but making it was never an option, it would take skill, guts, raw energy and a will that could never be matched. The four boys meet their future manager in Deuce Devon (Affleck), a wacky, goofy and sometimes-perverted 30 something man, who cares about nothing more than high school girls, especially that of Stump’s girlfriend, Faye Funnerling (Hudson). If Deuce has one advantage, it’s that he has an eye for talent and he has connections to many powerful men in the music business. Those connections are mainly to record producer Troy Spalding (Gere), who is CEO of Spalding Records. Devon sets up a show for the band, which also happens to be the spring formal, with a little coercing of Principal Dermicus (Kline). The guest of honor is Spalding, scouting out the band that Deuce wants him to sign. This is it, where the skill, guts and raw energy come to the forefront that will decide the fate of these four young men from Wilmette, Illinois. Get ready; it’s time to dance.
What the press would say:
The next musical from the ever-changing minds of Rob Marshall and Bill Condon, follows a different suit than “Chicago” and “Dreamgirls.” It is a movie about the rock business and the trials and tribulations of a young band trying to make it big. The choreography of the musical numbers is outstanding, as the piercing and highly original sound of the band Fall Out Boy makes this movie one for the ages; as does the performance of Ben Affleck as the boys sadistic and perverted manager, who has his eye on the prize, in more ways than one. This is truly a gem for Affleck who is a lock for a nod from the Academy. Visually breathtaking, and musically stunning, “Dance, Dance” will sweep you off your feet and carry you away.
For Your Consideration:
Best Picture
Best Director- Rob Marshall
Best Supporting Actor- Ben Affleck
Best Adapted Screenplay
Best Sound
Best Costume Design
Best Song, “For What It’s Worth”, Fall Out Boy
Best Song, “The Guts, The Glory and the Way”, Fall Out Boy
Location: New Jersey
“Dance, Dance"
Directed by: Rob Marshall
Written by: Bill Condon and Rob Marshall
Original Score by: Danny Elfman
Original Music by: Fall Out Boy
Principal Cast:
Patrick Stump as Himself
Pete Wentz as Himself
Joe Trohman as Himself
Andy Hurley as Himself
Ben Affleck as Deuce Devon
Kate Hudson as Faye Funnerling
Kevin Kline as Larry Dermicus
Richard Gere as Troy Spalding
Tagline: "4 Eager Rock and Roll Wannabes, 1 Dream…. time to dance!"
Synopsis: Loosely based on a true story, this musical movie follows four aspiring high school musicians who eventually formed the band Fall Out Boy. West Wilmette High School was a hot bed for young aspiring bands, but making it was never an option, it would take skill, guts, raw energy and a will that could never be matched. The four boys meet their future manager in Deuce Devon (Affleck), a wacky, goofy and sometimes-perverted 30 something man, who cares about nothing more than high school girls, especially that of Stump’s girlfriend, Faye Funnerling (Hudson). If Deuce has one advantage, it’s that he has an eye for talent and he has connections to many powerful men in the music business. Those connections are mainly to record producer Troy Spalding (Gere), who is CEO of Spalding Records. Devon sets up a show for the band, which also happens to be the spring formal, with a little coercing of Principal Dermicus (Kline). The guest of honor is Spalding, scouting out the band that Deuce wants him to sign. This is it, where the skill, guts and raw energy come to the forefront that will decide the fate of these four young men from Wilmette, Illinois. Get ready; it’s time to dance.
What the press would say:
The next musical from the ever-changing minds of Rob Marshall and Bill Condon, follows a different suit than “Chicago” and “Dreamgirls.” It is a movie about the rock business and the trials and tribulations of a young band trying to make it big. The choreography of the musical numbers is outstanding, as the piercing and highly original sound of the band Fall Out Boy makes this movie one for the ages; as does the performance of Ben Affleck as the boys sadistic and perverted manager, who has his eye on the prize, in more ways than one. This is truly a gem for Affleck who is a lock for a nod from the Academy. Visually breathtaking, and musically stunning, “Dance, Dance” will sweep you off your feet and carry you away.
For Your Consideration:
Best Picture
Best Director- Rob Marshall
Best Supporting Actor- Ben Affleck
Best Adapted Screenplay
Best Sound
Best Costume Design
Best Song, “For What It’s Worth”, Fall Out Boy
Best Song, “The Guts, The Glory and the Way”, Fall Out Boy
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