Once

In light of seeing the Broadway play Once, I have decided to pay homage. A surprising number of people at the show were unaware that Once was originally a very special motion picture- academy award-winning special.

"Ah, Academy award-winning, you say- then why I haven't I heard of it?"
Well, that is because Hollywood has a disgusting amount of power in the film industry, beginning when Thomas Edison employed goons to beat people up who tried to make independent films. But that is a story for another time.

The Facts

The two stars of the film composed and performed all of the original songs.

The film was nearly scrapped and was only given the go-ahead under the condition that it could be made for $160,000. To put that into perspective, The Avengers had a budget of $220,000,000. This film should serve as a reminder to Hollywood that it doesn't take millions or even 200k to make something remarkable. 

Falling Slowly invokes a special kind of emotion I have seldom felt from a song. Maybe that's why it won the Oscar for best original song.  Let it seep into your soul.


The Broadway show is a musical masterpiece. All the performers are impressive musicians as well as singers. Although the story isn't conveyed with the necessary depth, the variety of musical talent is unmatched on Broadway.

Prognosis?

 See them both!