#chicago movie

[miss-galaxy-turtle]

Roxie Hart, esp movie Roxie, is a girl kisser

Think about it

All the musical numbers on the movie are her imagination trying to cope w the situation, right?

SHE'S the one putting these gorgeous women in sexy outfits

SHE'S the one who imagines a whole ass musical number about Queen Latifah being a sugar mama

That is NOT heterosexual behavior!!!

[oliviatexts]

cell block tango is so relatable because i too would kill a man for being annoying and then sing about it

[strawberry-lia]

i rewatched chicago 2002 today and i never realised how wlw coded roxie is?? excuse me for being blind

i mean this movie def was for the sapphics (and i enjoyed it a lot) but i never thought about how roxie viewed women in this

i mean i think her true love really is the fame, and that is why she views everything as a jazz show hence the musical numbers, but when you think abt it i don’t think she ever really loved amos and she only got w the guy she killed (i forgot his name) because he promised her an opportunity for fame

whereas when you see how she views women, she is like sooo obsessed with velma, i think it’s a "do i want to be her or be with her" type of situation and for me it ends up being both

but the moment i really realised it was wlw coded was in mama morton’s song bc why are you imagining her in such a seductive way when she’s actually just here for business? i mean when you compare her introduction to billy’s in "all i care about is love", his definitely seems more comedic whereas even though hers is more seducing

anyway maybe i’m reaching, or maybe roxie hart and velma kelly are queer icons you tell me

[janus-cadet]

Tarot Project - N°32

How is anyone supposed to not love Catherine Zeta Jones as Velma Kelly? I don't know. I certainly can't. So here is she, another card in my tarot, as the Knight of Wands.

(if you're wondering where's the horse- the horse is the guy. Seemed in character.)

And now, the usual explanation. Right under the cut, for the curious!

Upright, the Knight of Wands is all about energy and passion. You have a clear vision of what you want to create, fuelled by your inspiration, and are now moving forward with leaps and bounds to turn your vision into reality. Even if that include maybe murdering your husband and sister (they had it coming, really), lying in court, or teaming with an ennemy. In your defense, said ennemy is hot. You are a bold person, willing to venture into unknown territories. You don't really care if danger lies ahead- in fact, if it does, then it becomes all the more exciting and thrilling for you. Nothing can stop you from achieving what you want! Others see you as highly charismatic, and might want to be in your presence to benefit from your energy. You are not good with bringing said others along with you on the journey, but you do enjoy the extra attention. You can maybe, perhaps, just a little, be quite impulsive- acting first, thinking later. Whoops, number 17, Spread Eagle? Dang. Now you're covered in blood. It's alright, it suits you. You're a jazz killer, my dear. All for the razzle dazzle. Perhaps, next time, take a moment to think before acting.

Reversed means that you're pursuing a personnal passion. Dancing? Singing? Maybe. It's up to you, and the fire that has been lit within you. You know that you are destined for something big, but you may be restricted from taking action right now. Are you perhaps in jail for just two little murders? Very possible. Are you being overshadowed by your pretty, talented rival? Probably. You are being restrained, which may cause frustration to grow; you want to do everything at the same time, and can't complete anything in your rush. You take actions on the spot and might regret it later.

The Knight of Wands remind you that there will be things that you can control, despite all of that, and change as you want- you just have to find them.

And that's it for today! I doubt many people will see this, but hey, you, yes, you who are reading me right now- thank you. I hope you liked it ;)

[angelofmusings]

two factor poll!

a) are you aroallo? (for this i’m holding by the most limited definition, ie 100% aromantic and 0% asexual — so if you’re aromantic & acespec, or even arospec & allosexual, vote for the “other aspec” option)

b) how do you feel about the hit [stage and/or movie] musical Chicago?

PLEASE elaborate in the tags on if you think there’s any sort of causal relation going on between the two datapoints!! like for instance i am both aroallo and not at all normal about how much i like Chicago. and for me i think those are related!! my deep affection towards Chicago is very much aroallo-shaped!

the reason that the identity categories are so sweeping is that i’m mostly interested in seeing if there’s any correlation specifically for aroallos! if people express a wide enough variety of opinions in the tags i might make a followup poll though!!

[saphhicwitchbitch]

Six

Another Steddie imagine au. This time Steve and Eddie work in a theatre company and this year they are doing a Chicago play performance. So Steve as a pretty boy gets cast as one of the cell block tango ladies. He specifically plays Annie, the one that sings ”Six”. Why this is important? We get to that in a bit.

So Eddie as a very dramatic, energetic person who loves performing has had a main role for the last few years. However, this year is different because his manager decided to give him the challenge of not being in the spotlight for once, instead, he will be a dancer for the cell block tango. At first, Eddie is pissed. Like come on, he has talent that can be used, not just dancing for one song. So on his way to his first rehearsal he’s in a bit of a mood. But he goes along with it and acts amicable when needed, treats his instructors nice, and comes to find that he actually likes learning the dances.

A few weeks later practise is going fine, apparently the dancers playing the 6 girls will be ready to rehearse their partner dances soon. Which means that the next few sessions are dedicated to the individual moves each of the men do when the ladies are dancing with them. Eddie finds out that he is partnered to Annie, which is cool. The start of his dance is literally standing, then laying on the floor while Annie does her routine, then the main tango steps that they were all taught (basically the same dance she does in the movie). He thought that this was going to be easy.   

He was wrong.

When they introduced the cast playing the main six girls, Eddie knew he was screwed. Because in the mains was one of the most gorgeous men he ever has the blessing of laying his eyes upon.

Steve. 

This Steve is wearing a very little amount of clothes : booty shorts that barely cover anything, a crop top/lingerie bralette thing, and thigh harnesses. So of course, Eddie is enamoured with him. This gift in the form of a man reaffirms to him that this is not as bad as he initially believed it to be. There is literally a Greek god standing in front of him. So while he doesn't get to use the full extent of his talent on stage, at least he can ogle Adonis.

While waiting to get paired up with whoever is playing Annie, Eddie is approached by Steve. They strike up a conversation where there is defiantly flirting on both parts, a few teasing lines thrown at each other and overall an amazing conversation. At this point Eddie is fully convinced Steve is a true angel, the perfect man for him. 

Then partners are announced. 

Now Eddie knew he was dancing with Annie, he was prepared for this already. What he wasn’t prepared for was the fact that Steve plays Annie. 

Practise starts, “Pop” lady and her partner get through their section, then it is Eddie and Steve’s turn. 

And Holy Fuck.

“ I met Ezekiel Young from Salt Lake City about two years ago “

One foot in front of the other, Steve struts towards Eddie. His voice dripping with lust as he sings on the most perfect raspy voice that has ever existed. He comes to a stop in front of Eddie, lays his hand upon eddies chest and slowly starts to stoke downwards. His touch light and teasing, fingers gently dancing along the material as they head further south. Then he reaches up again, hands grasp firmly on Eddies shoulder and push him violently to the floor. Eddie looks up in time while on the ground to see Steve’s decent. Fucking beautiful. Steve slowly slides into the splits over Eddies body. Coming to rest, lightly sitting mere inches above Eddie’s rapidly developing boner. The song continues, and Steve keeps singing, seemingly unaware of Eddies crisis. But then it gets worse. Steve leans down onto Eddie, pressing his whole upper body against eddies chest ,face coming closer and closer each lyric that is sung...

“ I fixed him his drink as usual”

Teeth graze the side of eddies neck as Steve bites into the red cloth that is tucked just under a strap near his throat. It is seductive, tantalising, alluring. Slow and sensual as every nerve in eddies being is set alight by the rough drag of the material being raked across his neck from Steve’s teeth.

“ You know, some guys just can't hold their arsenic”

The energy changes, slow seduction has been halted. Now they must switch to the hot, animalistic, sexual nature of the tango. They grip each other tight. Eyes focused only on each other. Minds empty of anything but the raw passion they have for the other as they twist, turn, kick, and dip to the rapid tempo. Consumed with one another for the rest of the dance. Souls promising the other that more will happen as the final beats of the tango come into fruition. The music stops. They stop dancing. Panting. Breathless. Gasping for air. One of Eddies hand is clutching onto Steve’s thigh, pulling it up and close around his hips. The other gripping onto the small of Steve’s back, holding him up in their final position while Steve’s hands are desperately clinging to Eddie’s chest.

Steve catches his breath, and looks up towards Eddie. His eyes becoming sultry once more and a grin spreads across his face.

 “ how about we do that again sweetheart?”

[scribledon]

So uh… this post I made 2 years ago has almost 100 notes and is still getting them which is pretty cool….. but it sucks so I redrew it. This time the characters are directly from the movie rather than a mix of the broadway revival and the movie. (I’m sorry Joel Grey I love you)

[ittakesauniverse]

Join us in wishing CATHERINE ZETA JONES a Happy Birthday! ⭐️

[i-need-a-real-username]

chronically listening to the cell block tango has some fantastic side effects on me

at random intervals during the day i started saying in a terrible southern accent "NoW i'M sTaNdInG iN tHe KiTcHeN-"

needless to say i'm having a blast

[capitalrforrevolution]

My gf suggested something about the Chicago movie that was Very Interesting to me. Almost all of the songs are Roxie interpreting the world as a stage show to deal with what’s really going on. Which begs the question, is the finale actually Roxie once again interpreting the world through a stage show and she and Velma actually just shot up a place?

[angfdzfilm]

Chicago, Rob Marshall, 2002

Today I found out that my mom "can't watch this movie" and I couldn't figure out why, since I consider it to be one of the greatest broadway shows brought to film of all time. By which I mean–– I haven't seen the broadway show, but the way they made this musical fits into the language of movies perfectly and I'm so glad it exists.

Anyway, the answer was because of the infidelity, which cracked me up. She and my father, getting their feathers in a tizzy over the jazz age. Then again, they take their marriage very seriously, so it's y'now. I get how for them a story about women who cheat on their husbands and kill them might be a little too much, as my mother puts it.

But I think this movie is fantastic, it's fun, the cut backs from the songs to the "real life" moments are beautiful. Lucy Liu has a cameo in it (on a separate note, I think I'm like... in love with lucy liu...). The casting, though, is what makes this movie so fantastic. Every character is on point, the costumes are on point, and the shots are all on point. I have zero complaints, I've seen this movie a good four or five times and I'd see it again y'hear me?! I'd see it again!!!

[oliviatexts]

mister cellophane might not be the best song off chicago but it’s by far the most relatable

[claireverlasting]

They had it coming

[nationmckinleyscorset]

If you know all 3 i love you, links under the cut

TW! The Reefer Madness one contains blood

I'm not adding links for Chicago, every song is technically a prison musical number

[pheeby-deeby]

Okay I’m breaking down “Chicago” in this rewatch. Buckle up.

Right off the bat the shot starts with zooming in Roxie’s eye which puts us in a dream sequence already.