How do you capture an artist's spirit? Did you watch Tick, Tick... Boom over the holiday? This musical is an excellent distillation of creative impulses, the artist's brain, and the fearless pursuit of your passions even when the world doesn't seem like it will embrace you back. I'm a big fan of the "Notes on a Scene," series that Vanity Fair puts out. In this episode, we see Andrew Garfield and Tick, Tick... Boom director Lin-Manuel Miranda break down the scene where the character of Jon (Garfield) gets the party started with an impromptu acapella performance of the song "Boho Days." Check out his video from Vanity Fair, and let's talk after the break. Watch Andrew Garfield & Lin-Manuel Miranda Break Down a Tick, Tick... Boom Scene Videos like this are always really fun. I loved starting out with the funny tidbit that when Miranda was trying to cast this movie, he had no idea if Garfield could sing. So he consulted an expert, a massage therapist they share, whose endorsement led Miranda to cast Garfield. Talk about your inside Hollywood connections. Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Thursday, 2 December, 2021