Visual Entertainment

​Visual Entertainment Blog 13/7/23
 
Do you have a favourite book, movie, TV show, series, or have you seen a live show that was unforgettable?
We decided to blog about what we are calling “Visual Entertainment”.  This topic covers lots of different entertaining platforms.
We also welcomed Phillip into our blogging group and discovered that he has a lot to offer in this space. So, let’s get ready to read about what our team discovered.

​Welcome to our blog. Today I will chat about the musicals I have been to. 
In musicals, I love how they explain the many different stories. Most of the musicals have either been at Her Majesty's Theatre or Bunjil Place in Melbourne. I went to some of these musicals with my family. Have you ever been to Bunjil Place or Her Majesty’s Theatre? They are both great venues to watch live shows or musicals.
 
I went to Wicked which is about two witches where one witch became the Wicked Witch and the other became Glinda the good Witch. I even have a book that tells me some information about Wicked and the actors too.
 
 I saw Grease which is one of my favourite movies of all time. I love the songs like Summer Nights and Grease Lighting. Grease is about a girl name Sandy who starts a new  school and she bumps into an old friend named Danny. 
Have you ever seen the Movie Grease or the Musical?
 
I also went to the Sound of Music which is a great movie. It includes great songs like Do Re Mi and So Long Farewell. It’s about a nun who likes to play music for family. 
 
I also went to see the Wizard of Oz which has a girl name Dorothy in it who wears red slippers and travels to a different part of the world.
 
I even went to one of my favourite musicals which was School of Rock. I love it a lot. The movie is about a man name Dewey Finn who wants to earn money so he steps into his friend's place and becomes a classroom teacher. Have you seen School of Rock the movie or the musical?
 
I also have started recently going to Bunji Place in Melbourne where they have so many wonderful shows and music.
 
Some of the musicals I have been to at Bunji Place are Jersey Boys which was my favourite because it played great songs called Sherry and Walk like a man. Have you ever listened to Jersey Boys?
 
They even had a world of musicals where a band played different songs from many different movies like Greatest Showman and Abba.
 
I also went to a Billy Joel and Elton John Tribute Show where loads of huge hits were played like Crocodile Rock and Don’t go breaking my heart. They even did We Didn’t Start the Fire.
I even saw a Queen show where it felt like it was Live Aid Again. They Played We Will Rock You and Radio Gaga.
 
Have you ever listened to any of these popular songs? I have many times and remember the words and always sing them when I hear them on the radio. I feel very happy when I hear some of the big hits from musicals and movies 
 
Do you have a favourite musical you have seen or even just listened to the soundtrack?  Some of the songs I love in these musicals are: We go together , Do Re Mi , The Lonely Goatherd, Teacher’s  Pet, You’re in the Band, and Somewhere over the Rainbow. They are all amazing songs I don’t have a favourite song but I love them all. – Scarlett
 
 
 Fun fact, did you know? - The first original Beauty and the Beast came out in 1946 and did you know after the first Beauty and the Beast there were different versions?

• Beauty and the Beast (the animated one) came out in1991.
• Beauty and the Beast the animated version that came out was the Enchanted Christmas in 1997
• The animated Beauty and the Beast that was called Belle’s Magical world which came out in 1998
• The live action movie of Beauty and the Beast came out in 2017.

 
What I love about the live action Beauty and the Beast movie is there are so many different songs. It also teaches us that beauty lies within us and that we are all beautiful.

How does it makes me feel: I feel happy about beauty and the beast the live action movie.

When did I watch it? I rewatched it last night and it was so good but I haven't finished yet though .
What is your favourite Beauty and the beast movie? – Charlotte
 
 
One of my favourite movies is Shrek.
Shrek is a swamp monster. There are a few sequels that I haven’t watched yet, but why I love the movie is it is all about friendship, adventures, love, and family. This movie is for all ages.

The movie is very entertaining my favourite character is the donkey I find him charming, and he made me laugh so much. I remembered watching it with my nephew. Shrek was released 21st of June 2001 and Shrek 2nd, 17th of June 2004.

Interesting facts about Shrek.
 
Shrek is an American computer-animated fantasy comedy film loosely based on the book of the same name by William Steig.

Shrek is a towering, green ogre whose fearsome personality is definitely not a kind heart.
 
The beautiful story behind Shrek is about how to make friends and not judge someone on their appearance and is also learning to build relationships.
 
 What I have learned about the movie personally is how you never know what people around you are dealing with and sometimes we feel that we can do everything on our own but in reality, we all need some help from time to time and connecting with others is important for our wellbeing. - Jess
 
Disney movies have always been my happy place from childhood. I could always watch a Disney movie on a dark rainy day and it would bring magic, adventure and laughter to my world. It was such an exciting time if there was a new Disney movie coming out or I had just discovered an old one to watch. I have two of my favourite movies that I'll talk about today.
 
THE LION KING (1994)
My love of the lion king was passed to me by my aunty Cynthia, she also loves the Lion King and was the person who gave me The Lion King on video. (I still have the video she gave me too). I think sometimes there doesn’t need to be a reason why you love something and this is one of those times. I wholeheartedly just love The Lion King and all its movies and shows (except the Lion Guard, we don’t talk about the Lion Guard) I hope to one day see the musical theatre production as its on my bucket list.



LILO & STITCH (2002)
I saw Lilo & Stitch at the movies when it came out with my Aunty Suzanne, I was so very excited to go and see it because I got to spend time with my Aunty. Stitch is so adorable; I love him so very much and a bit of a bonus bit of information for you, my nickname for my sister is stitch because she does the best stitch voice! My favourite quote from this movie is “Ohana means family. Family means nobody gets left behind or forgotten.” It’s become a very important quote in my life. Stitch is the reason I love Lilo & Stitch because he is adorable but deeper than that everyone can relate to feeling a little lost or like you’re an alien and you don’t belong. Shan
 
A Real Superhero to me doesn’t just mean watching movies. There’s too many to write them all down today but they include firemen and policemen, doctors and scientists. To me they are superheros in their own way. The superheros in movies are just fiction, they’re not real.
 
We have our own way to be a superhero. We can be superheros by being kind to others, faithful, truthful and full of respect. People in these jobs and in the government don’t know I look at them like a superhero.
 
Why don’t you do your best to be a superhero today. -Phillip.
 
 
 Have any of these movies, shows or musicals brought back memories for you? It’s inspired us to get comfy on the couch with some popcorn and our favourite drink this weekend and watch them all again.