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Post by omega on May 30, 2017 5:09:18 GMT
Big Finish Audiobooks --> Marilyn & Sinatra TBR June 2017 (Download only)SynopsisYou know their names but you didn’t know their love story…until now! Adapted from the hit stage play of the same name and exhaustively researched, Marilyn & Sinatra dramatises the little-known tale of the rollercoaster relationship between Hollywood icons Marilyn Monroe and Frank Sinatra. Set between 1954 and 1962, this intimate, entertaining, poignant and revealing drama stars Erin Gavin (Footballer’s Wives) and Jeff Bratz (America’s Got Talent). NOTE: Marilyn & Sinatra contains adult material and is not suitable for younger listeners.Written By: Sandro Monetti Directed By: Jason Haigh-Ellery CASTErin Garvin (Marilyn), Jeff Bratz (Sinatra) Technical DetailsWritten By: Sandro Monetti Director: Jason Haigh-Ellery Sound Design: Toby Hrycek-Robinson Music: Toby Hrycek-Robinson Cover Art: TBA Duration: 45 Digital Retail ISBN: 978-1-78703-389-4 Production Code: BFPMARILYN Product Format: 0-download only
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Post by fingersmash on May 30, 2017 6:42:11 GMT
Love me some Marilyn, love me some Sinatra. This was a near instant order for me.
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Post by Ela on Jun 5, 2017 18:57:32 GMT
For the price, sounds like it might be fun.
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Post by mark687 on Jun 18, 2017 10:35:53 GMT
Thread Bump
Due for release tomorrow Monday 19th June
Regards
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Post by Audio Watchdog on Jun 18, 2017 21:48:24 GMT
I don't like to be negative based on previews or trailers but based on what I heard in the podcast, no thank you.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 19, 2017 0:13:33 GMT
Yeah, this one easily slides into the small list of Big Finish releases that I will never, ever buy. Even putting aside the fact that the subject matter holds little interest to me, what I have heard just solidified my lack of interest, rather than sparking any sense of curiosity whatsoever.
But that's okay, it's nice to give my wallet a rest once in a while. Besides, I'd never be so arrogant as to assume that just because something wasn't to my particular taste that it shouldn't be made. Whoever the market is for this release, I genuinely hope they enjoy it.
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Post by omega on Jun 19, 2017 8:55:08 GMT
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Post by Ela on Jun 19, 2017 19:45:55 GMT
I don't like to be negative based on previews or trailers but based on what I heard in the podcast, no thank you. Yeah, I have to agree. |
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Post by coffeeaddict on Jun 19, 2017 21:12:17 GMT
I had no intention of getting it - it just doesn't appeal to me.
I wasn't aware that a preview was available - but I've pretty much given up on the podcast. They seem more interested in their tangents than they are in answering emails or having interviews where you learn more than when they met Nick.
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Post by Audio Watchdog on Jun 19, 2017 21:53:56 GMT
Whoever the market is for this release, I genuinely hope they enjoy it. That is the question that springs to my mind. Who is this for exactly? I mean I love Sinatra and think he was a fascinating human being as well as the greatest singer who has ever lived but still......And there was a lot more to Marilyn Monroe than most people realize but still....Anyway, I hope this does well for them. I'm glad to see JHE directing again. I fully support BF branching out and trying different stuff but this just doesn't look like "it" for me. |
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Post by Ela on Jun 19, 2017 22:12:29 GMT
I had no intention of getting it - it just doesn't appeal to me. I wasn't aware that a preview was available - but I've pretty much given up on the podcast. They seem more interested in their tangents than they are in answering emails or having interviews where you learn more than when they met Nick. They played a clip or trailer in the latest podcast. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 20, 2017 11:50:04 GMT
I was a bit non-plussed by this release when it was announced. I don't know what market BF are aiming for with this but good luck to those that do buy it and enjoy it. It's not for me though.
It's great when I can save money and not want to buy a BF release.
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Post by Digi on Jun 21, 2017 11:16:51 GMT
It was...interesting? I'm not quite sure how to react after listening to this one. I didn't dislike it, but I didn't love it either. I guess I kind of feel like this could have been a lot more than it was, like this was an opportunity to tell a grand tragic story, but we decided to read the Sparknotes page instead.
But still, for $4, it's not a terrible way to spend 45 minutes.
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Post by melkur on May 15, 2018 12:14:05 GMT
I listened to this in bed last night and it was an alright listen, not a favourite but it was ok...
My only real criticism of it is that it was a little short... I think I might have preferred it as a full 'proper' play (i.e 60-75minute) to give it some time to build up the characters and to add some drama, as at (barely) half-an-hour it seemed a little... Short, as by the time that I was really getting into it, it had finished... (Though I guess that's why there was the Q&A at the end, half the length of the play, to pad it out a little...).
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Post by muckypup on May 15, 2018 13:14:33 GMT
I listened to this in bed last night and it was an alright listen, not a favourite but it was ok... My only real criticism of it is that it was a little short... I think I might have preferred it as a full 'proper' play (i.e 60-75minute) to give it some time to build up the characters and to add some drama, as at (barely) half-an-hour it seemed a little... Short, as by the time that I was really getting into it, it had finished... (Though I guess that's why there was the Q&A at the end, half the length of the play, to pad it out a little...). 45 minutes is the BBC standard for a single one off drama........ |
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Post by melkur on May 15, 2018 22:02:28 GMT
I listened to this in bed last night and it was an alright listen, not a favourite but it was ok... My only real criticism of it is that it was a little short... I think I might have preferred it as a full 'proper' play (i.e 60-75minute) to give it some time to build up the characters and to add some drama, as at (barely) half-an-hour it seemed a little... Short, as by the time that I was really getting into it, it had finished... (Though I guess that's why there was the Q&A at the end, half the length of the play, to pad it out a little...). 45 minutes is the BBC standard for a single one off drama........ Indeed so I think the full 45minutes might have been ok for this, but at half-an-hour (plus Q&A) it just seemed a little short... |
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