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Fargo: Top 10 Characters

Television shows like Breaking Bad, The Sopranos and The Wire are definitely three of the greatest in the genre of non-fantasy dramas, thrillers, and crime fiction. If you love those three shows, but you are unfamiliar with Fargo, stop whatever you are doing, and watch it now. Right now. Thank me later.

One of the reasons why Fargo is a work of genius is the intensity and depth of its characters. These characters, in my opinion, have earned the right to be categorized alongside Walter White, Tony Soprano, Omar Little and Don Draper, as some of the legendary TV characters of all time. This blog takes a look at eleven of the most astonishing characters Fargo has provided to the world of television.

Beware of spoilers, obviously.

Consolation Prize: Lester Nygaard (Season 1)

“Old Lester, now, he would've just let it slide. But not this guy.”

Played by Martin Freeman, or better known as Dr. John Watson from the twenty-first-century version of Sherlock Holmes, Lester Nygaard is a loser. Like all losers, we tend to feel bad for him, until his personality develops in a way which makes us abandon our pity for him. Pity is replaced by disgust, and sadness is replaced by anger. Lester’s transformation from a good-for-nothing non-achiever to a devious and heartless criminal and fugitive is definitely one of the most subtle character developments I’ve seen on TV. His role is often overshadowed by two other characters from the same season. Very important character nonetheless, brilliantly portrayed by Freeman.

10. Wes Wrench/Mr. Wrench (Season 1, Season 3)

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Played by the deaf, yet brilliant actor - Russel Harvard - Mr. Wrench also can’t hear. What can do is kill. He is an assassin, and he is loyal and lethal. He appears in the first season as one-half of the committed team of Mr. Wrench and Mr. Numbers (Grady Numbers). Wrench’s childish attitude is quick to win the hearts of the audience, while his kill skills and will-power earn him a spot on this list. After losing his partner (Mr. Numbers) in a gunfight, he is spared by his partner’s killer because the killer was himself impressed by Wrench’s skills and character. He reappears in season three as an invaluable accomplice to another character on this list, a role which makes us love him even more.

9. Molly Solverson (Season 1)

“Got to love a man who keeps his word, right?“

Played by Allison Tolman, Molly is the walking-definition of a young and hungry-for-justice police officer. A daughter to a police officer and a granddaughter to a sheriff, Molly is the character that makes us nurture the hope that there is hope for goodness and justice. After losing her murdered chief early on in the show, who is replaced by an incompetent one, Molly takes up the challenge of solving her chief’s murder all by herself, and she quickly finds herself trapped in a world of assassins and conspiracies. But despite being shot and hospitalized, she just does not give in, acting as the top cop that she isn’t. The character even earned Tolman the Emmy and Golden Globe nominations.

8. V.M. Varga (Season 3)

“The past is unpredictable.”

Played by David Thewlis, or as we know him - Professor Remus ‘Mooney’ Lupin - from the Harry Potter world, Varga is sick, and in all likelihood he will make you sick to the stomach. Sadistic and ruthless, with a portrait of Joseph Stalin on his desk, Varga uses a businessman hitherto leading a happy and normal life to further his money laundering scheme. Intimidation and disposal seem to be his key tactics to success, apparent when he makes the businessman’s subordinate drink his own urine as a punishment for acting suspiciously. With the worst teeth on the show, and probably suffering from bulimia, Thewlis’ villainous role does not allow us to take even a one minute break between episodes.

7. Floyd Gerhardt (Season 2)

“Three times, I sent men to do a job. Three times, they come back unfinished. I'll handle this myself.”

Played by Jean Smart, Floyd Gerhardt inherited one of the most difficult jobs in the world. After her husband Otto, the head of the Gerhardt crime syndicate, suffers a stroke and is unable to lead the mafia any longer, Floyd takes over all the guns and the money. Her eldest boy, Dodd, is unwilling to accept a woman, who is also old, as the new mafia don. However, throughout the season, Floyd shows us who’s boss as she uses an iron hand to deal with a rival gang from Kansas City and to investigate the homicide of her youngest son. One of the characteristics of Floyd which makes us like her so much is her love and concern for her granddaughter, who is mostly abused and humiliated by her father Dodd. The characters in season 2 are the strongest, but without Floyd, none of the other characters would be as appealing as they are.

6. Gloria Burgle (Season 3)

“There’s violence to knowing the world isn't what you thought.”

Played by Carrie Coon, Gloria is the older version of Molly Solverson. After finding her stepdad murdered via asphyxiation, Gloria’s investigation leads to bizarre outcomes that find her entwined in something very big and very dangerous. A recently divorced woman, whose position of Chief also got taken away, her new Chief is simply intolerable, who demands of her to let go of the investigation. But like Molly, she just doesn’t give up, and her relentless pursuit constitutes the heart of the third season. Gloria is an example of how some police officers simply cannot be intimidated or corrupted into submission. The final scene of Fargo is a conversation between Varga and Gloria, and arguably, that tense scene is one of the best dialogue exchanges in the series. A true superhero.

5. Lou Solverson (Season 2)

“Am I the only one here who’s clear on the concept of law enforcement?”

A loving father, a caring husband and the hotshot cop of town, Lou Solverson, played by Patrick Wilson, is your Marvel/DC superhero. Lou actually made his first appearance in the first season, as Molly’s father - former cop currently running a diner. In the second season, we are given a glimpse of Lou’s glory days as he single-handedly takes on both the Gerhardt Family and the Kansas City Mafia. Two things to note about Lou’s character - fearlessness and morality. Lou just does not submit to intimidation, as is seen in his confrontations with Mike Milligan on one occasion and with the Gerhardt Family on another. On the latter aspect, Lou is forced to take in his long-time friend Ed Blumquist on charges of murder, but the element of friendship does not deter Lou to do what he knows is his duty and is morally right.

4. Mike Milligan (Season 2)

“If the goal is to kill those who oppress you, what does it matter who goes first?”

Played by Bokeem Woodbine, Mike Milligan is the epitome of suave. A well-read man, who often uses poetic quotes out of nowhere to dramatize his point, Mike is an assassin working for the Kansas City Mafia, and is in charge of ripping the Gerhardt Family apart. Arguably the most cunning and nefarious character of the second season, what sets Mike apart from other villains is the unbelievable aura of calm he brings to a seemingly tense situation. Varga does that too, but Mike does it better. Intelligence is his most lethal weapon, as his loyal henchmen, known as The Kitchen Brothers, carry out most of the bloodshed for him. At the end, although Mike meets a fate worse than death, most of us would die to be him during a gang-war.

3. Lorne Malvo (Season 1)

“There are no saints in the animal kingdom. Only breakfast and dinner.”

Played by the former husband of Angelina Jolie, Billy Bob Thornton’s portrayal of Lorne Malvo goes down as the greatest villainous role in Fargo. Malvo, in simple words, is pure evil. He does not care. He is a predator, with an ideology best put as, “kill or be killed”. He begins an unusual friendship with the Lester Nygaard, whose character is antithetical to that of Malvo. He even saves Lester from arrest and gradually, through his venomous words, turns him from an innocent loser into a evil loser. Eventually, Lester tries to show him who’s boss, realizing he couldn’t have made a worse choice about who to fuck around with. The personification of evil that is Malvo, can be categorized with characters such an Anton Chigurh, the Joker and Hans Gruber (who has an unusual physical resemblance with Malvo) on the list of the greatest villains of all time.

2. Ohanzee “Hanzee” Dent (Season 2)

“ “Send the Indian,” they'd say. “Who cares about booby traps? Give Hanzee a flashlight and a knife and send him down into the black echo.” ”

Played by Zahn McClarnon, Hanzee Dent is not an evil guy. He is a bad man, sure. But he is not EVIL. He is not a villain. Society alienated him, treated him like a mongrel and made him a ticking time-bomb only seconds away from the boom. A native-american assassin recruited by Otto Gerhardt from a very young age, Hanzee appears to be a loyal hit-man for the Gerhardt Family, until he loses his shit. An unstoppable force and a ruthless killer with a history of military service (Vietnam), Hanzee has an agenda of his own. His killing spree is triggered by a sign outside a pub boasting about murders of 22 Sioux Indians who were hung there, with a puddle of dried vomit beneath it. Arguably the most complicated character of the show, with an intense development of personality, Hanzee Dent is the only character in the show who is a lethal assassin but makes us pity him and root for him.

One Last Consolation Prize: Peggy Blumquist (Season 2)

“I just wanted to be someone.”

Played by Kirsten Dunst, or Mary Jane from the Tobey Maguire Spiderman series, Peggy Blumquist is the source of all the drama. After she accidentally runs over the youngest Gerhardt son, Rye Gerhardt, her husband, Ed Blumquist (another brilliant character) becomes number one on the Gerhardt Family’s blacklist, and acquires the nickname - The Butcher of Luverne. Peggy should not be perceived as stupid or a trouble-maker. Throughout the show, she feels what many of us also feel, that we are not living up to our potential. Her interests conflict with her husband’s interests, but eventually she does everything in her capacity to clean up the mess that she (unintentionally) created, and to save her husband from the cops and the mafia. Her portrayal by Dunst was vastly appreciated by critics and fans alike, but in a show comprising of so many awesome characters, it was impossible for me to include Peggy in my top ten.

1. Nikki Swango (Season 3)

“You've made me the happiest woman ever. Now, let's make a sex tape.”

In Fargo, we have super-heroes, heroes, villains and super-villains, and we have Nikki Swango, portrayed by Mary Elizabeth Winstead. Right from the moment we saw her eliminate a threat to her grand plan with the help an air-conditioner, Nikki provided Fargo with the most unique ‘unique character’. A genius who utilizes her intellect in a professional game of cards (Bridge), she may be, at first, perceived as selfish and shallow. But towards the end, it is evident that she actually did love her fiance Ray Stussy, and wasn’t just using him for her personal ambitions. It is hard to put a hero/villain label on her because she embodies the key characteristics of both roles - empathy, willpower, deviousness, ruthlessness and a thick skin. Her partnership with Mr. Wrench, her plan to execute the entire squad led by Varga AND extort two million dollars from him has to be one of the most memorable moments of the series. Not to forget how she, along with Wrench, hijacked the truck carrying all the documents needed by the IRS to prosecute Varga. Simply put, Nikki Swango is the badass of the show.

So that’s my list. I won’t ask you to like or comment on my blog (some feedback would be appreciated though). All I want from the world of Netflix, is that this TV show receives the viewership and appreciation that it deserves, which it hasn’t gotten yet.

#netflix #fargo #television #thriller #movie #coronavirus

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It’s Complicated Chapter 6: A Little Too Easy

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Amanda Rollins noticed Rafe Rojas the second he walked into the squad room. Only a man who lived in jeans could make them fit like that. And the squint lines around his dark eyes did something to her down low. He was the lean, cowboy type – well, he was a literal cowboy – she absolutely could not resist. His hat was well-worn and didn’t disguise the shagginess of his thick, dark hair. She didn’t mean to come on to him. She liked Frankie, and Frankie was in deep shit. But her older brother was basically sex in cowboy boots. So Amanda got real Southern, real fast, the minute she stepped up to Rafe to introduce herself. Sure, Porter was standing next to him and could have made the introductions. But Amanda’s ovaries were in charge. Or some part of her female anatomy, anyway.

“We’re on our way out to Riker’s,” Porter explained. “We just stopped by to give you guys a chance to ask any questions you may have thought of.”

“Nikki OK with that?”

“Nikki might not be aware of it,” Porter muttered. “And your lives might be easier if you didn’t mention this visit to Stone, either. Unless something good comes out of it. But I trust you guys. I know you’re on Frankie’s side. ”

Dodds introduced himself to Rafe, who was a few inches shorter and a few shades darker. Rafe’s voice was deep and Amanda thought she detected just the slightest twang, like a delicate spice that gave a tasty dish just the right, subtle kick.

For several minutes, the group discussed anything in Frankie’s past that might be either helpful or hurtful, but there was nothing. She was who she was. She had no skeletons, no previous arrests (knife-related or otherwise), and no history of any kind of violence, unless having a hair-trigger temper and a sharp tongue counted. Rafe couldn’t help the case, except to reassure them that there were no surprises in his sister’s past waiting to trip her up.

Porter and Rafe left shortly thereafter. Amanda could feel her thighs quiver when Rafe touched his hat to her and said, “Miss,” as he left. Amanda was positive he gave her a subtle wink along with his nod. She stood just a little too long watching the hallway after they’d turned the corner toward the elevators.

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Porter ran interference with the guard at Riker’s who tried to keep Rafe from hugging his little sister. He felt responsible for his friend being in prison for a crime she didn’t commit, and he wasn’t about to deny her the small comfort of a hug from her brother.

“You all right, Snot-rocket?” Rafe asked, sitting down next to Frankie.

“Y-yeah,” Frankie stuttered, trying desperately not to cry.

Rafe pulled her head to his shoulder, and Porter signaled to the guard to let them be.

“Everybody sends their love. They’re pissed at you for tellin’ ‘em not to come, but they get it.”

“I can’t-“

“They know. They treatin’ you OK in here?”

“Yeah. It’s fine. My lawyer knows some of the guards, and she has some clients in here, so…”

“Can’t say I’m too impressed with a lawyer whose clients are in prison.”

Frankie gave the tiniest laugh, then sniffled. “She’s good. She’ll get me out of here.”

“Yeah, she will. And if she don’t, me n’ the guys’ll stage a jailbreak. Always wanted to do that.”

“Don’t even joke about that in here,” Frankie told him.

“Ain’t jokin’. So listen, Porter only got us five minutes, so I don’t wanna waste it. Just… you need anything? You need me to do anything?”

“No, there’s nothing. Dean gave you the keys to my apartment?”

“Yeah. I’ll take care of it for you until you get home. You just hang in, all right? Porter’s gonna find that kid. I met your team at SVU, and they seem like they got their shit together. We got you, OK?”

“OK.”

“By the way, I’m gonna marry that Amanda.”

“She’s way too good for a snot-rocket like you. But you go ahead and try.”

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Things started to get strange about eight O’Clock the next morning. Peter Stone got a call in his office. Based on an anonymous tip, Detectives Carisi and Tutuola had picked up Juwon Jefferson and had him in custody. And he was talking.

He was a different kid than Stone had seen on the tapes of his first interrogation. For one thing, he was a mass of bruises and cuts. For another, he was giving them real information. The attitude was still on full display, and he was definitely not happy to be there. But at least they had him, and for whatever reason, he was ready to tell them everything he knew about Alan Canady. In part, Stone believed his story that Canady had been a truly evil son of a bitch, and now that he was dead, Juwon could safely say so. But there was no way that was the whole story.

“Yeah, man, I tol’ the Doc to go see the motherfucker, gave her the message he was gonna barbecue her boyfriend if she didn’t show up. Ain’t nothin’ illegal ‘bout that. I just delivered a message.”

“Did he pay you?” Stone asked.

“Yeah, man, you think I play messenger boy for my health?”

“Why did he want to see Dr. Rojas?”

“He said he was gonna fuck her up. Said he was gonna do hisself, make it look like she done it. Guess that’s pretty much what he done, ain’t it? That’s bad-ass, man. Stabbin’ yo’self. That’s cold.”

Stone rolled his eyes. This was all way too convenient. Out of the blue, they get an anonymous tip and this kid who hadn’t cooperated at all is suddenly telling them the exact same wildly implausible story the suspect told? And he just happened to be covered with injuries? No. Somebody got to this kid, and he was either getting something huge out of this, or they had something big over him. Either way, Stone wasn’t about to let Rojas walk on the word of this little tweaker alone.

“Why should I believe you?” Stone asked, looking hard at the kid.

“I don’t give a shit if you believe me. It’s that rich bitch doctor sittin’ in Rikers, not me.”

The kid had talked quite a bit about Alan Canady’s rapes of the three women. That, at least, they could prove. The kid’s evidence gave them probable cause to test Canady’s DNA against the rape kits, which was being done right that moment. Stone thought blackly that it wasn’t like it was hard to collect Canady’s DNA - it was pooled all over the floor in that cheap motel room. But that still didn’t prove who had killed Canady, and it didn’t answer why this kid was suddenly in custody and talking. Stone was suspicious of anything this neat and easy.

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Later that day, Stone stopped by Barba’s office. Barba was sitting at his desk, tapping a pen and staring off into space.

“Thinking deep legal thoughts?” Stone grinned.

“Shallow ones, anyway. What can I do for you?”

“I wanna talk about this Rojas case.”

Barba frowned. “You can’t talk to me about that case.”

“Not about the case itself, just… Hypothetically, what would you say if you had a case with a very hard to find, reluctant, unreliable witness, who suddenly gets found by an ‘anonymous source’ and starts singing like a canary?” Stone made himself comfortable in one of the chairs in front of Barba’s desk.

“I’d smell a rat. Especially if this suddenly cooperative witness is a junkie.”

“He is. Hypothetically.”

“Hypothetically. Look, I’m in an impossible spot here. You know that. I know Francisca Rojas didn’t kill Alan Canady.”

“You don’t know that, and neither does anyone else except Canady. And he’s not talking.”

“I have instincts, same as you. And I know this woman.”

“You’ve known this woman for a whole month. And you’re fucking her. Tends to mess with the instincts, Barba.”

Rafael shot Stone an irritated look and gave a snort of annoyance. “What, exactly, do you want from me here? There’s no way she did it. I know that. But if you’re asking me whether you can believe this tweaker’s sudden conversion to the light, I’d say no. So you get all the information you can out of him, and you check it all out, and you prove she didn’t do it with that evidence.”

“What the hell’s happened to everyone around here? Since when are we in the business of proving someone didn’t do a crime?” Stone snapped.

“Since always. We prove the truth, not just what we want to be true. That’s why I’m saying don’t buy the tweaker’s story. I’d like Franci- Dr. Rojas out of Riker’s today. But you have a job to do, and that means you need to be right.”

“Thanks for nothing,” Stone smirked, getting up.

“That’s what I’m here for. Get her out. Soon. But do it the right way.”

Rafael was troubled. The tweaker was back and now he was talking? What had she done? Or what had been done on her behalf?

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The DNA matched. Alan Canady was the Pattern 20 rapist. Unfortunately, that didn’t prove who had killed him. Nothing did. The autopsy was consistent with either Canady stabbing himself or someone else stabbing him; it was inconclusive either way. And both his fingerprints and Frankie Rojas’s were on the knife. True, Canady had no defensive wounds, but she could simply have gotten a lucky shot before he realized what was happening. Because Barba’s building had no security cameras, there was no way to prove that Canady or Jefferson had somehow gotten in and stolen the knife. From an evidence standpoint, that meant it was equally likely that either Frankie had killed Canady, or he had done it himself.

In the end, the Manhattan DA’s office had no choice but to drop the charges against Frankie Rojas. With the tweaker kid’s testimony, there was simply too much reasonable doubt for Nikki Staines to work with. Nikki had actually been in the office the day the decision was made, raising holy hell and making Peter Stone’s life miserable. Stone wasn’t happy about any of it – he felt like they had been played by someone who had gotten to the tweaker kid, but he couldn’t prove it, and he had other cases he could prove. So they dropped the charges and Nikki blew up the phones at Riker’s as she drove out to collect her client, making sure they would have her processed out and ready when Nikki arrived.

She called Dean Porter from her car. “You heard?”

“Yeah. Can I go pick her up?”

“I’m on my way now. But listen. I’m never gonna look a gift horse in the mouth, but Stone thinks he got played, and I can’t blame him. Is there anything I should know about that Jefferson kid? It does seem like he had a pretty sudden, and violent, change of heart.”

“I don’t know what you’re talking about.”

“Yeah, I’m sure you don’t. I just want to know I’m not gonna get any surprises, and my client isn’t either.”

“You won’t. I swear to you, Nikki, it’s all above board. The kid was telling the truth.”

“Yeah, but why was he telling the truth?”

“You know what? Take the win. It’s all good.”

“It better be. You got a lot to lose these days.”

“Yeah, life is good. And I wouldn’t jeopardize that. We didn’t do anything to the tweaker kid that’s gonna hurt us. Or you. Or Frankie.”

“You didn’t, huh? Then who’s ‘we’?”

“Did I say ‘we’? I meant ‘I’. Hey, Nikki, my other line is ringing. I gotta answer that. Nice working with you.”

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Frankie was pretty sure she was being set up. She didn’t really like it, given what she’d just been through, but it was hard to find a basis to complain. Her brother and Amanda had become very… close, and were both claiming that, since he was planning to fly back to Austin in the morning, it was their last opportunity to spend time together. So, as badly as they felt about it – yeah, sure, she thought – they wondered whether Frankie would mind spending one more night at Barba’s. Besides which, all her things were at Barba’s. And they claimed already to have set it up with him.

Frankie dimly felt that it was bizarre for people who loved her to be worrying about romance, their own or hers, after she had just been in prison for murder. But she was exhausted. She’d barely eaten or slept in the five days since her arrest, and she’d been in an emotional spin-cycle the entire time. The truth was, she wanted two things. She wanted to take a shower for about a week, followed by a soak in a bathtub for a month. And she wanted Barba.

She hadn’t spoken to him since her arrest. He’d retained Nikki for her, and she’d had messages from him through Porter, but that had been all he could do. Now that she was about to see him again, she was in a turmoil of different emotions. She felt physically hideous and soiled, and she felt emotionally battered and horribly ashamed. She thought she was far too needy to be going to stay with a man she knew as little as she knew Barba. But, apparently, she was the only one who felt that way, because he was waiting for her when Nikki pulled up at the curb in front of his building.

He looked absolutely delectable to her. Gorgeous and kind and caring and opening his arms to her before she was all the way out of the car, even though all she had to wear home was the terrible sweats they’d given her at the M.E.’s office when they’d taken her bloody clothes. Nikki smiled broadly at Rafael as he moved to push the car door closed, cradling Frankie in his arms.

“Thank you,” he mouthed.

“My pleasure,” she replied, waving. She liked the idea of Barba owing her one.

Rafael gently guided Frankie through the door to the lobby, and held her while they waited for the elevator.

“Thank you for letting me stay with you,” she mumbled into his shirt. She hadn’t looked at him, really, as she’d climbed out of Nikki’s car, just put her arms around him and buried her face in his chest.

“I would have come to your place, if you hadn’t come here. Even with your brother there. I want to help. I’ve felt so fucking useless these past days…”

She squeezed him, hard. “You called Nikki. You shouldn’t even have done that. That was everything.”

“I know you didn’t kill him, Francisca.”

“No, you don’t. No one does, except me and him. But I didn’t. I swear it.”

“Still arguing with me…” he said with a grin, as he led her into the elevator, still with her arms clasped to him and her face buried. He wasn’t sure what to make of that. It was wonderful to have her in his arms again, to be able to comfort her as he’d been aching to for days. But the way she was clinging to him spoke of a depth of fear and anguish that he’d only guessed at. He was intensely grateful she had come to him so that he could help her through it. He was honored that his fresa, usually so dauntless and fiery, and now so crushed and wounded, would allow herself to be this vulnerable with him. He vaguely realized that he would do anything for this woman in his arms, but he paid little attention to the thought, as he thought about what he could do to help her begin to recover from her ordeal.

She released him from her arms when he closed the door behind them, but stayed right next to him.

“I’m guessing you’d like the longest, hottest shower in the history of the world,” he suggested.

“I’d give my left arm for that,” she sighed softly.

“No charge for guests. You go get in the shower, and I’ll bring you a drink.”

“Do you happen to have any scotch?”

Rafael couldn’t help but laugh at that. Everyone knew about Rafael Barba and scotch. He was a little amused by this evidence that they really hadn’t known each other that long. “I have scotch.”

When he had poured a scotch for each of them, he hesitated outside the door to his bathroom for a moment. He could hear the water running, and see billows of steam floating lazily into the bedroom. But he was suddenly unsure what she was expecting. Did she want privacy? Should he wait for her to come out? Well, he’d told her he was going to bring her a drink. Besides, he realized, the steam was escaping into the bedroom because she had left the door ajar. He knocked tentatively and pushed the door open a little.

“Francisca? I brought your drink.”

She didn’t respond. He noticed the sweatshirt and pants she’d been wearing wadded up on the floor.

“What do you want me to do with these sweats?”

It took her a second to answer. “Bonfire,” she finally said in a choked voice.

He was sure he heard a sob. He didn’t hesitate, but stepped into the room, set his drink on the counter, and pulled the shower curtain back just enough to see her. Her hands were splayed on the tile wall and she was leaning on both arms, head hanging, crying hard and trying to be silent about it.

“Oh, mi fresa,” he said, pulling the curtain back and stepping, fully clothed, into the shower to take her into his arms. She instantly let out a groan of agony, turning into him and clinging to him as she sobbed into his shoulder. He held her drink just outside the spray of the shower.

For long minutes, he just held her and let her cry, while the hot water cascaded down and soothed her. He didn’t realize he had begun to hum softly to her until she turned her face into his neck, muttering, “That’s nice.”

When she seemed to be done crying, he moved them a bit to the side and held the glass to her. “Here, drink this,” he said softly, not letting go of her. She downed its contents in one gulp and handed it back to him. He smiled.

When he felt her arms loosen around him, he reached behind her and set the glass down on the shower’s built-in tile shelf. He took a bottle of shampoo and poured a little into his hand. Moving her just a bit backward out of the spray, he began to shampoo her hair. She closed her eyes and tilted her head back, the slightest smile touching her lips. When he was done, he moved her under the spray to rinse her hair and began to soap her body. He tried not to make it sexual, given the situation and the fact that he was still wearing all of his now-soaked clothes. But it wasn’t easy. He wasn’t sure, but it seemed like she moved into his hands from time to time. He conditioned her hair when he’d finished washing her, and moved her once again under the spray to rinse out the conditioner.

“MMmmmmmm,” she said. “This feels so nice.”

“That’s the point,” he said, leaning down without thinking and kissing her.

He was just preparing to be concerned about pushing her when she reached to put a hand behind his head and wind her fingers in his wet hair, pulling his mouth harder on hers. After thoroughly kissing him, she looked into his eyes for the first time since she’d arrived.

“Thank you.”

“You’re welcome. And I mean that in a number of different ways. I like having you here, and I’m here for you.”

“I know,” she said. “Can we take a bath?”

“Of course we can.”

“And… will you please take your clothes off? I don’t care what you do when you’re alone, but I refuse to take a bath with a clothed man.”

Rafael put his forehead to Frankie’s. “No, I won’t take them off. But you’re welcome to, if you want.”

“Oh, you’re a pain in the ass, Barba.” She kissed him again and began undressing him.

When she had his clothes off, he quickly washed his hair and turned the dial that turned off the shower and began to fill the tub. Pulling back the curtain, he picked up the pile of wet clothes and wrung them out as best he could, then tossed them across the bathroom into the sink to be dealt with later.

“You get comfortable.” He said. “I’ll be right back.”

Rafael quickly padded out to his kitchen and retrieved the bottle of scotch, bringing it to the bathroom and setting it down next to the tub where Frankie was pouring some shampoo under the water to make bubbles. He took his glass from the counter, lifted hers from the shelf in the shower, and put them on the edge of the bathtub, then stepped into the water. She moved to let him get seated behind her, then scooted between his legs and relaxed against his chest.

He poured some scotch into her glass and handed it to her, then picked up his own. He wrapped one arm around her and she held his arm with hers. They sat in the rapidly-filling tub and sipped in silence.

When the tub was full, Frankie used her foot to turn off the water and turned herself so that she was lying on her side, her cheek on his chest, and could put both arms around him.

“I love you,” she murmured, eyes closed and smiling.

Rafael kissed the top of her head, wondering whether she could possibly have meant what she’d just said. She lay quietly, seemingly perfectly satisfied with no response other than a kiss. She’d had two drinks – he had only poured a couple of fingers each time, but he had no idea when the last time she’d slept or eaten was, and for all he knew, she was asleep right this second. Maybe she didn’t even know she’d said it. He decided that’s what it was. His chest felt warm anyway, and it wasn’t just because of the scotch.

He thought he dozed a little, lying there holding her in the hot, bubbly water. He was gently nudged back into consciousness when she shifted between his legs and mumbled, “It’s getting cold.”

“You want to put in some more hot water?”

“Mmmmmm, I want to be in bed. I don’t want to get out of this tub and move to the bed. I just want to be in bed without that part.”

“I’d like to do that for you, mi fresa, but I don’t think I possess that particular skill.”

She inhaled deeply and slowly exhaled. “OK, we’ll do it the hard way.”

They helped each other to stand and climb out of the tub, and Rafael wrapped Frankie in a deliciously large, fluffy towel. She was too sleepy to comment, but she made a mental note to compliment him on his taste in towels – and scotch – in the morning. Neither bothered much with their hair – Rafael just toweled his off and Frankie twisted hers into a quick bun on top of her head. They quickly brushed their teeth, leaning on one another, and were cuddled together in bed very soon thereafter, arms around one another and her head cradled on his shoulder.

In the soft light coming through the window, Frankie looked up at Rafael. She lifted her lips to kiss his jaw and he turned his head to take her lips between his. He was a bit surprised when she subtly shifted her body and opened her mouth to his, sliding her hand down his side to his hip and thigh, angling her caress until she was softly cupping him in her hand.

“Barba?”

“Hmmmm?”

“Will you please make love to me?”

“Anything for you.”

He followed her lead, going slowly and touching her softly, never taking his mouth from hers, even when whispering endearments and praise. Her soft moan as she came with him inside her was pure enchantment, and he was almost positive it contained a whispered, “I love you.”

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1. Vaccination And Immunization Are The Same

What the vet says:

“Prevention is better than cure. Vaccination is the way we cause animals to become resistant (immune) to infections. A vaccine consists of a modified or killed virus or bacterium. It is prepared in such a way that the body’s defenses recognise it as a threat and react to it as if it were a real infection. The body will produce antibodies which are proteins which recognise and attach to chemicals on the surface of the organism, killing it. These antibodies are then available to kill any of the real infection organisms the animal might pick up during its life. They are lost gradually and the body needs occasional reminders (booster vaccinations) to keep the antibody level high enough to prevent real infections. Vaccination reactions are very rare. A booster is recommended each year.“

Our issue with this advice:

The body doesn’t react to a vaccine the same way it would to the real disease.

When exposed to a real virus, the body forms immunity by filing that information away in memory cells. The memory cells, called cellular immunity, are responsible for mounting a quick attack the next time they are faced with the same disease and the body, armed with the knowledge the memory cells have stored away, quickly neutralizes the disease by triggering circulating antibodies. This is why humans only get chicken pox once and dogs can only get parvovirus once. After the first episode, they’re protected for life.

Vaccines try to emulate this, but they don’t do a complete job.

Vaccines stimulate circulating antibodies, called humoral immunity, and they bypass the memory cells. This creates an artificial immunity called humoral bias and this essentially turns the immune system inside out.

To learn more about this effect, read our article on Vaccines And The Immune System.

But the real problem with this statement is their desire for antibody levels to be high. High antibody levels mean high levels of circulating antibodies – or humoral bias.

The higher the titer, the more chronically inflamed the body is.

This humoral bias and resulting chronic inflammation result in many of the autoimmune diseases we commonly see in dogs today: allergies, cancer, arthritis, diabetes, bowel disease and many, many more. Vaccine reactions may be rare, but the risk and severity of chronic disease that vaccines cause increase with each and every vaccine given.

2. Vaccinating Puppies At 6 Weeks Of Age

What the vet says:

“Your puppy vaccination course should be started at 6 weeks of age. A primary vaccination is first given and a booster 2-4 weeks later. This course must be completed before your puppy is fully protected. Unfortunately, the protection provided by vaccinating is not life-long and hence an annual booster is recommended. At XXXX veterinary clinic we will send you out an annual reminder to ensure your pet is kept up to date and protected.”

Our issue with this advice:

Vaccinating a puppy at 6 weeks? According to veterinary vaccine researcher Dr Jean Dodds, only 30% of puppies will be protected from a vaccine given at 6 weeks of age.

100% of them will be exposed to disease when taken to the vet clinic for that shot.

Moreover, vaccines create immune suppression for 10 to 14 days.

So, choosing to vaccinate a puppy at 6 weeks means exposing him to the most disease-ridden location he could possibly be in – the vet clinic – while creating immune suppression at the same time. Your puppy is much more likely to get the disease he is being vaccinated for, and all in exchange for a 30% chance the vaccine will work.

That’s a pretty high gamble with a puppy’s life.

The reason the vaccine is unlikely to work at that young age is because the puppy is protected against disease with maternal antibodies – immunity passed down from his mother. This protection wanes over time, but is still pretty strong at 6 weeks. That’s why in most cases the vaccine doesn’t work at this age: the maternal antibodies are strong enough to block the vaccine.

Here is problem number two with vaccinating at that age: the maternal antibodies will be less effective after the vaccine is given because vaccines cause immune suppression.

We also object to this statement: “This course must be completed before your puppy is fully protected.” There are two problems with this statement actually.

You can’t be partially protected: immunity is like being a virgin, you either are or you aren’t. Either the immune system has filed that information away or it hasn’t: there is no grey area, you are either immune or you are not.

As for the other problem, a course of vaccines is not necessary: it only takes ONE vaccine to protect a puppy – ONE AND DONE.

For more information on this, you might want to read Taking The Risk Out Of Puppy Shots.

3. Lifelong Immunity

What the vet says:

“Primary pet vaccinations do not cover your animal for the rest of their life, so annual booster vaccinations are required for continued protection.”

Our issue with this advice:

Wow, bad grammar aside, there’s one very big problem with this statement – a monumental problem of biblical proportions!

Not only do core vaccines last for years, some for the life of the animal, vets have known about this for about forty years!

We won’t even go into why annual vaccination is a very, very bad choice – because vaccinating every three years or every five years is also a bad choice based on unsound science.

Why would you vaccinate every year if the minimum immunity starts at 7 years? Why put your dog at risk?

Nuff said.

4. Revaccination Is Backed By Research

What the vet says:

“At XXXX Veterinary Hospital, we are aware of some of the controversy currently surrounding immunization protocols. However, until industry leaders and experts, such as the vaccine manufacturers and the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), arrive at some definitive conclusions, we believe it to be in the best interest of your pet and the general public to continue to adhere to our established immunization protocols. We recommend that your pet should receive annual boosters.”

Our issue with this advice:

Controversy? Industry leaders and experts?

Here is the crux of the problem: these vets are waiting for the vaccine manufacturers, AAHA and the AVMA to decide how often to vaccinate. Don’t you think that all of these entities have a financial interest in how often you vaccinate your dog? Are they capable of making an unbiased recommendation?

Apparently, they aren’t.

The report of the American Animal Hospital Association Canine Vaccine Taskforce in JAAHA (39 March/April 2003) includes the following information for vets:

Misunderstanding, misinformation and the conservative nature of our profession have largely slowed adoption of protocols advocating decreased frequency of vaccination; Immunological memory provides durations of immunity for core infectious diseases that far exceed the traditional recommendations for annual vaccination.

This is supported by a growing body of veterinary information as well-developed epidemiological vigilance in human medicine that indicates immunity induced by vaccination is extremely long lasting and, in most cases, lifelong.

And the American Animal Hospital Association’s own Preventive Healthcare Guidelines state:

Tailor vaccination protocols to your pet. While some vaccines, like rabies, are required by law because of the risk to humans, others may be necessary for your pet’s lifestyle. In some scenarios, a titer to previous vaccines can be measured to help decide if a booster vaccination is necessary. Your veterinarian will know what’s best for your pet.

If you would like to read more about how vets arbitrarily chose the period of three years for revaccination, even though they knew back in 2003 that vaccines lasted likely for the life of the dog, read Lifelong Immunity And The AAHA Revaccination Guidelines.

5. Your Vet Is A Vaccine Expert

What the vet says:

“Annual boosters are painless for your pet, and help to fight off contagious illnesses throughout the year. The staff at XXXX Veterinary Clinic are expertly trained in the welfare of your pet.”

Our issue with this advice:

Any vet who advocates annual vaccinations – or even uses the term booster – is clearly not expertly trained in immunization or the welfare of your pet.

In fact, most vets are woefully inept when it comes to understanding immunity. (We already talked about this above)

They are very good at giving vaccines – yet most vets are not taught very much about immunity at all.

Perhaps that’s because immunity is taught by the vaccine manufacturers. It’s no wonder that vets are well armed with needles yet lack the knowledge or motivation to question just what damage those needles are doing.

And even if they acknowledge the research that proves annual vaccines are unnecessary, most are not willing to lose the profits those yearly visits bring in.

If you would like to learn more about how little vets feel they were taught about vaccination, and the diseases they’ve seen vaccines cause in their patients, read our ground-breaking featured article, Vets On Vaccines.

In the end, it doesn’t matter whether vets continue to dispense this bad advice out of ignorance or for financial gain (most veterinary practices earn 14% of their income from vaccines). Either way, the bad advice is out there and dog owners – and dogs – will fall victim to that bad advice every day.

If you find your vet dispensing bad vaccine advice, don’t ignore it. Perhaps reading and sharing What Every Vet (And Pet Owner) Should Know About Vaccines will help you both to begin understanding that immunity involves more than just shots and boosters.

#vaccines #pet care

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Come and see a new post in my blog - http://essentiallydogs.com/this-vet-is-in-trouble-for-being-ethical This Vet is in Trouble for being Ethical

This Vet is in Trouble for being Ethical http://essentiallydogs.com/this-vet-is-in-trouble-for-being-ethical http://essentiallydogs.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Dr.-Robb-Rabies.jpg Dr. John Robb of Bridgeport, Connecticut was recently placed on probation by the state Veterinary Board. Dr. Robb has been dosing the rabies vaccine according to the work of Dr. Ronald Schultz and Dr. Jean Dodds who renowned experts in immunology and vaccinology. [embedyt]...

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pawsitivelypowerful · 5 years

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What’s your opinion of Dr Jean W Dodds’ vaccination protocol? I’m looking into breeders for Golden Retrievers but it seems every time I find one that has all the right hallmarks (appropriate health testing, puppy contract, socialization training, etc) they recommend the Dodds protocol. I’m wary; I want to give my animals the best possible care and denying them life-saving vaccines just doesn’t seem like the answer. Have I misunderstood how it works? Thank you for your time! :)

It’s been awhile so I could be wrong, but I don’t remember it involving denying vaccines, just vaccinating later than most.

I personally am not a fan of vaccinating dogs when they’re super young. 8 weeks is the earliest I would ever do it, and her starts at 9 weeks so it’s not that far off. Vaccinating too young can cause the dog to be more exposed because it can mess with the resistance that their mother has given them.

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The Best Dog Food for Itchy Skin

The post The Best Dog Food for Itchy Skin by Elizabeth Anderson Lopez appeared first on Dogster. Copying over entire articles infringes on copyright laws. You may not be aware of it, but all of these articles were assigned, contracted and paid for, so they aren’t considered public domain. However, we appreciate that you like the article and would love it if you continued sharing just the first paragraph of an article, then linking out to the rest of the piece on Dogster.com.

You’re watching TV and hear it again — scratch, scratch, chew, chew. Yes, that sound can be annoying, but that’s nothing compared to how your dog feels trying to get relief from itchy skin or related ailments. So, how do you relieve itchy skin on dogs? One of the best ways to do it is through diet. Let’s look at the best dog food for itchy skin.

First, why do dogs get itchy skin?

Why do dogs get itchy skin in the first place? Photography ©Christian Buch | Getty Images.

Before we break down the best dog food for itchy skin, let’s look at why dogs get itchy. Just like when people get an itch, there are multiple possible reasons for dogs — a major one being allergies. But how to tell? Signs of allergies include itching, rash and hair loss, according to Doug Knueven, DVM, a holistic vet with Beaver Animal Clinic in Beaver, Pennsylvania.

Jean Dodds, DVM, founder of Hemopet, based in Garden Grove, California, says crusty sores with intermittent healing and acute breakouts can be signs of chronic skin infections.

“The most common cause of itchiness and skin self-trauma are allergic reactions to flea bites, environmental allergens and food allergy,” adds Sean J. Delaney, DVM, MS, DACVN (board certified Veterinary Nutritionist of the American College of Veterinary Nutrition), who operates Davis Veterinary Medical Consulting in Davis, California. “Collectively, these allergens work together to cause pruritus, the fancy word used for itchiness, in allergic dogs. Often eliminating or controlling even one of these allergens can lead to a reduction or elimination of signs.”

Dr. Dodds also cites Malassezia yeast infections, dry flaky skin and dandruff as causes of chronic itching, as well as chewing and licking feet.

Whether your dog has all-over itching or hot spots, which Dr. Knueven defines as “just an area of intensely itchy skin,” not treating the cause of your dog’s itching can make things worse, including pyoderma — another fancy word, this time for skin infections.

“Ignoring frequent or aggressive scratching can lead to inflammation and self-trauma and subsequent infection with bacteria and yeast present on the body or in the environment that normally is kept at bay by intact and healthy skin,” Dr. Delaney says.

And those problems can go beyond the physical: “Painful sores can lead to serious stress and behavioral issues with the constant skin irritation and itching,” Dr. Dodds says.

The best dog food for itchy skin

What is the best dog food for itchy skin? Photography ©ra3rn | Getty Images

While topical treatments may provide relief (or even a toy to get your dog’s mind temporarily focused elsewhere), don’t overlook the benefits that come from the inside-out approach. Namely, using food and supplements to help heal the skin while nourishing the body.

“Typically once flea bite preventive strategies are used (e.g., topical flea adulticide), one will try and see if addressing any underlying food allergies will help reduce scratching,” Dr. Delaney says. “This is done — as environmental allergens often cannot be completely avoided — and treatment is more challenging.”

But where to begin when it comes to the best dog food for itchy skin? Veterinarians describe multiple approaches. “Grain- and gluten- free foods are wise to start with, plus limiting meats and fowl to grass-fed rather than grain-fed,” according to Dr. Dodds.

“If skin issues are just a poor-quality coat or skin flakiness, a change to another commercial food slightly richer in essential nutrients that support skin health may be indicated,” Dr. Delaney says. “Key essential nutrients supporting skin health include protein, amino acids (especially an often limiting one, methionine), linoleic acid (the essential fatty acid), vitamin A, some B vitamins and trace minerals like zinc.”

When it comes to foods used to heal that itch, a discussion with your vet about your dog is likely in order because there is clearly no one answer — or cause. “It is important to realize that the protein from animal meats, poultry and fish, as well as from plants such as legumes, tubers and grains can all cause an allergic reaction,” Dr. Delaney says.

And finding what works may not be a case of one and done. “Rotate food sources every four to six weeks but not more often than every two weeks to help induce immune tolerance,” recommends Dr. Dodds.

How to switch your dog to find the best dog food for itchy skin

What is the best way to switch your dog’s diet? Photography ©mediaphotos | Getty Images.

When you change your dog’s diet in order to find the best dog food for itchy skin, avoid going cold turkey. “A switch to a raw diet, or any food change, should be done gradually,” Dr. Knueven says. “Start by adding ¼ the amount of the recommended daily amount of the new food and ¾ of the current diet. After a week, increase it to 50/50. After another week, go to ¾ new food and ¼ previous food. After a week, give just the new food.”

Dr. Delaney has another tip for transitioning to the best dog food for itchy skin. “The effects on the GI tract of a sudden diet change can be minimized by ensuring the new food truly is novel for the pet, and the fat, fiber and moisture levels are kept somewhat similar to the previous diet.”

What not to feed a dog with itchy skin

What should you avoid feeding a dog with itchy skin? Photography © GlobalP | iStock / Getty Images Plus.

Then there’s the flip side of determining what to feed a dog plagued by dermatological issues — what not to feed. Again, this can vary. Dr. Dodds recommends an Eastern medicine approach. “Avoid pro-inflammatory ‘hot’ foods in Chinese medicine like chicken and venison, plus related fats, oils and flavorings. Calming foods are turkey and white-colored fish. Avoid shellfish generally.”

Dr. Delaney recommends the above-mentioned novel approach when it comes to determining what food types to avoid. “Even if feeding an uncommonly fed allergen like venison works in many dogs, if a specific allergic dog has always been fed venison, a diet that uses a common food like chicken may be a better choice if the chicken is ‘novel’ or new to them.

“A food that has never been fed to a dog or that is novel to them is often fed in a limited-ingredient diet when food allergy is suspected or needs to be treated,” Dr. Delaney adds. “The ingredients are limited to reduce the potential number of allergens the dog is exposed to.

Finally, Dr. Knueven likes the DIY approach, preferring a balanced raw diet. “I think the benefit is especially apparent for dogs with allergies,” he says.

Should you supplement?

Will supplements help your dog’s itchy skin? Photography ©alphaspirit | Getty Images.

Along with changing the diet, you can also look into supplements that may help. “Fish oil supplementation can help decrease the inflammation of allergies, and probiotics can help rebalance the immune system,” Dr. Knueven says.

However, Dr. Delaney says, “At times, fatty acid supplements may be suggested, but it is best to select a food that already has an appropriate fatty acid profile than try to supplement a food that doesn’t.”

Dr. Dodds suggests oral supplements, as well as a topical one to help Scooby stop scratching. “Dogs must have plenty of omega-3 fatty acids plus some omega-6 fatty acids; coconut oil in moderation (as it’s high in fat) and apple cider vinegar in the food.” Topically, Dr. Dodds recommends green tea on sores and for foot soaks.

Dr. Delaney cautions that some human foods intended to help might actually hurt. “It is important to remember that any enjoyed treats should be cautiously used in case they introduce food allergens that are not novel or tolerated in a food-allergic dog.”

When to expect results

How soon after switching to a diet to combat itchy skin should you expect to see results? Photography ©ThamKC | Getty Images

Just as people want to see pounds lost on the scale the second day of a diet, when it comes to the best dog food for itchy skin, we often want immediate results after making a change in diet or adding a supplement. Veterinarians cited as little as a few days up to several months, depending on your dog’s condition.

“If there is an underlying food allergy, then response can take up to 12 weeks in some cases, with 8 weeks being more common,” Dr. Delaney says. “If the skin issue is solely related to poor skin or coat quality due to a diet that isn’t meeting a pet’s specific needs for an essential nutrient like a fatty acid, improvement may be noticed in as early as several weeks.”

Hopefully, this information serves as food for thought when it comes to giving your furry friend some relief. It might just result in the only scratching is you scratching his belly or behind his ears.

Is your dog susceptible to itchy skin?

Dogs with white or lighter coats are more susceptible to skin issues. Photography ©GlobalP | Getty Images

Veterinarians point out that any breed or dog can have allergies, but some may be more prone to skin issues. There are a couple different forms of “skin deep” traits that may boost allergy propensity.

“Dogs with white or lighter coat colors can be more susceptible because of the effects of sunlight exposure,” says W. Jean Dodds, DVM.

Sean J. Delaney, DVM, MS, DACVN, Board Certified Veterinary Nutritionist of the American College of Veterinary Nutrition, cited breeds with extra skin folds as more likely to have skin diseases or issues. “If a pet lover is considering a specific pure breed as a new family member, it is best to discuss this concern, as well as any others that may be more prevalent, with their veterinarian.”

Dr. Dodds adds that some underlying diseases can make some dogs more prone to skin issues, with the following as just some examples:

Endocrinological — Hypothyroidism and thyroiditis

Hyperactive adrenal function — Cushing’s disease

Systemic autoimmune diseases — Discoid lupus, systemic lupus, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and Sjögren (or Sjögren’s) syndrome

Fleas or food — which is the foe?

While either cause is painful, a trip to the vet is the first step in determining whether your dog’s itching and scratching is caused by fleas or food.

“Both can lead to self-trauma and infection,” says Sean J. Delaney, DVM, MS, DACVN, Board Certified Veterinary Nutritionist from the American College of Veterinary Nutrition. “The veterinarian will then treat any infection as well as address the root cause that led to the infection.”

Doug Knueven, DVM, a holistic veterinarian, starts with the “what’s most likely” approach.

“Flea allergy is the most common skin allergy,” Dr. Knueven says. “If an animal has fleas and is itching, I consider it a flea allergy until proven otherwise. The best way to rule out a food allergy is to switch the dog to a novel diet for eight weeks. If the skin clears, then he was allergic to something in the previous diet.”

Your dog can also be tested to pinpoint any allergens. W. Jean Dodds, DVM, describes the two types: “Serum-based environmental allergy screening (trees, weeds, grasses, pollens, fungi, molds, dust, fleas, etc.) and saliva-based (not serum-based) food-sensitivity testing.”

Tell us: What is the best dog food for itchy skin? What helped your dog stop itching?

Thumbnail: Photography by cmannphoto/istock.

About the author

Elizabeth Anderson Lopez is an award-winning writer based in Lake Forest, California. She and her husband have many pets, including two English Bull Terrier rescues named Dexter and Maybelene. You can contact her at fromconcepttocontent.com.

Editor’s note: This article appeared in Dogster magazine. Have you seen the new Dogster print magazine in stores? Or in the waiting room of your vet’s office? Subscribe now to get Dogster magazine delivered straight to you!

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Trade Wicked Bootlegs

Hey guys, here’s a list of all the Wicked bootlegs I have, which I will update frequently. If you have anything I don't have let me know and maybe we can trade :)

If you’ve got any recent bootlegs (2016 onwards) or any from the Australian production of Wicked that would be a bonus.

Last updated 12/03/2019

The bootlegs are sorted into productions:

VIDEOS:

BROADWAY

Wicked [2004-07-18] (Broadway) (VOB/2DVDs) Cast: Idina Menzel, Kristen Chenoweth, Norbert Leo Butz, Michelle Federer. * Kristin and Norbert's last

Wicked August 17, 2005

Shoshana Bean (Elphaba), Megan Hilty (Glinda), David Ayers (Fiyero), Megan Sikora (u/s Nessa), Jeffrey Kuhn (Boq), Ben Vereen (The Wizard), Adinah Alexander (u/s Madame Morrible), Sean McCourt (Dr. Dillamond)

Wicked [2006-05-28] (Broadway) (VOB/2DVDs) Cast: Eden Espinosa (Elphaba), Megan Hilty (Glinda), Derrick Williams (Fiyero), David Garrison (The Wizard), Carol Kane (Madame Morrible), Jenna Leigh Green (Nessarose), Robb Sapp (Boq). *Megan's last show on Broadway.

Wicked May 22, 2007

Julia Murney (Elphaba), Kendra Kassebaum (Glinda), Sebastian Arcelus (Fiyero), Jayne Houdyshell (Morrible), David Garrison (The Wizard), Cristy Candler (Nessarose), Logan Lipton (Boq), Steven Skybell (Dr. Dillamond)

Wicked October 9, 2007

Stephanie J. Block (Elphaba) Annaleigh Ashford (Glinda), Sebastian Arcelus (Fiyero), Kathy Santen (u/s Madame Morrible), Lenny Wolpe (The Wizard), Crity Candler (Nessarose), Logan Lipton (Boq)

Wicked 31/10/2008 Broadway

Cast: Kerry Ellis, Kendra Kassebaum, Aaron Tveit, Jane Houndyshell, PJ benjamin, Cristy Chandler, Ben Liebert

Wicked September 27, 2009 –

Dee Roscioli (Elphaba), Erin Mackey (Glinda), Kevin Kern (Fiyero), Rondi Reed (Morrible), PJ Benjamin (Wizard), Michelle Federer (Nessarose), Alex Brightman (Boq), Timothy Britten Parker (Dillamond)

Wicked April 9, 2010

Mandy Gonzalez (Elphaba), Katie Rose Clark (Glinda), Andy Karl (Fiyero), Rondi Reed (Madame Morrible), PJ Benjamin (The Wizard), Jenny Fellner (Nessarose), Alex Brightman (Boq), Andy Karl (Dr. Dillimond)

Wicked February 10, 2013 –

Donna Vivino (s/b Elphaba), Ali Mauzey (Glinda), Kyle Dean Massey, Randy Danson, Adam Grupper, Catherine Charlebois, F. Michael Haynie, Tom Flynn

Arguably one of the best Wicked bootlegs ever recorded

Date: 12/5/2013 Broadway VOB Cast: Wellemijin Verkaik, Katie Rose Clarke, Kyle Dean Massey, Randy Danson, Adam Grupper, Catherine Charlebois, F. Michael Haynie, Tom Flynn

Date: 26/5/2013 Broadway VOB

Cast: Wellemijin Verkaik, Katie Rose Clarke

Wicked [2014-08-18] (Broadway) (VOB/2DVDs)

Cast: Christine Dwyer, Jenni Barber, Justin Guarini, Tom McGowan, Mary Testa, Michael Wartella, Kelli Barrett, K Todd Freeman, Christopher King, Wade McCollum, Sterling Masters

Wicked

Date: 20/7/2015 Broadway

Cast: Caroline Bowman, Kara Lindsay, Matt Shingledecker, Tom McGowan, Kathy Fitzgerald, Robin deJesus, Kelli Barrett, Timothy Britten Parker, Christopher King, Wade McCollum

Wicked [2016-06-21]

(Broadway) (VOB/2DVDs)

Cast: Rachel Tucker, Ginna Claire Mason (s/b), Jonah Platt, Peter Scolari, Judy Kaye, Zachary Noah Piser, Dawn E Cantwell, Michael Genet, Christopher King, William Ryall, Sterling Masters.

Wicked [2016-12-27] (Broadway) (VOB/2DVDs)

Cast: Jennifer DiNoia, Kara Lindsay, Michael Campayno, Peter Scolari, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Dawn E Cantwell, Zachary Noah Piser, William Ryall, Courtney Iventosch, Raymond Joel Matsamura, Ioana Alfonso, Larkin Bogan, Jerad Bortz, Jane Brockman, Alex DeLeo, Dan Gleason, Josh Daniel Green, Kali Grinder, Amber Jackson, Spencer Jones, Adrian Lee, Brandon Leffler, Marissa Lupp, Lindsay K Northen, Daniel Quadrino, Hannah Shankman, Heather Spore, Travis Taber, Betsy Werbel.

1st NATIONAL TOUR

Wicked [2007-03-04] (1st National Tour) (Tampa, FL) (VOB)

Cast: Victoria Matlock (Elphaba), Christina DeCicco (Glinda), Cliffton Hall (Fiyero), Barbara Tirrell (Madame Morrible), P.J. Benjamin (The Wizard), DeeDee Magno Hall (Nessarose), Josh Lamon (Boq), Tom Flynn (Dr. Dillamond).

Wicked, 1st National Tour, August 16 2009 {Video} | VOB / DVD Format|

Cast: Donna Vivino Donna Vivino (Elphaba), Katie Rose Clarke (Glinda), Richard H. Blake (Fiyero), Lenny Wolpe (Wizard), Myra Lucretia Taylor (Madame Morrible), Amanda Rose (Nessarose), Ben Liebert (Boq), Paul Slade Smith (Dr. Dillamond).

Notes: Katie Rose Clarke’s last perfomance (on tour).

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Wicked: 4/12/13 1st National Tour

Cast: Alison Luff, Gina Beck, Curt Hansen, Jamie Rosenstein, Jesse JP Johnson, Alison Fraser, John Davidson, Jud Williford

Wicked, 1st National Tour, July 31 2013 {Highlights Videos} |HD MP4|

Cast: Laurel Harris (s/b Elphaba), Sarah Schenkkan (u/s Glinda)

Wicked Date: 31/5/2014 National Tour

Cast: Emmy Raver-Lampman, Gina Beck, Timothy A Fitzgerald/Kyle Brown, Tim Kazurinsky, Alison Fraser, Brenda Jean Hamilton, Jesse JP Johnson, Tom Flynn, Kevin McMahon, Marina Lazzaretto, Dina Bennett ,Raymond Joel Matsamura

Notes: Kyle Brown Takes over for Fiyero in Act 2

2ND NATIONAL TOUR

Wicked [2013-05-28] (2nd National Tour) (Madison, WI) (VOB/2DVDs)

Cast: Jennifer DiNoia (Elphaba), Hayley Podschun (Glinda), David Nathan Perlow (Fiyero), Walker Jones (The Wizard), Gina Ferrall (Madame Morrible), Jillian Kates (Nessarose), Michael Wartella (Boq), Jay Russell (Dr. Dillamond)

Wicked [2017-09-26] (2nd National Tour) (Cincinnati, Ohio) (VOB)

*LIMITED TRADE*

Cast: Mary Kate Morrissey (Elphaba), Ginna Claire Mason (Glinda), Jon Robert Hall (Fiyero), Isabel Keating (Madame Morrible), Tom McGowan (The Wizard), Sam Seferian (Boq), Catherine Charlebois (Nessarose), Harry Bouvy (Dr. Dillamond).

*First performance as lead for Mary Kate Morrissey. Kradder32’s master.

LOS ANGELES PRODUCTION

Wicked [2008-08-09]

(Los Angeles) (VOB)

Cast: Teal Wicks (Elphaba), Erin Mackey (Glinda), Adam Lambert (u/s Fiyero), John Rubinstein (Wizard), Jo Anne Worley (Morrible), Briana Yacavone (Nessarose), Michael Drolet (Boq), David De Vries (Dr. Dillamond)

Wicked January 11, 2009

Eden Espinosa (Elphaba), Megan Hilty ( Glinda), Derrick Williams (Fiyero), Carol Kane (Morrible), David Garrison (The Wizard), Briana Yacavone (Nessarose), Eddie Rioseco (Boq), David De Vries (Dr. Dillamond)Final performance in LA

CHICAGO PRODUCTION

Wicked Chicago's Closing night 01/25/2009

Dee Roscioli (Elphaba), Annaleigh Ashford (Glinda), Kristoffer Cusick (Fiyero),Gene Weygandt (Wizard of Oz),Barbara Robertson (Morrible), Heidi Kettenring (Nessarose), Ted Ely (Boq), K. Todd Freeman (Dr Dillamond)

SAN FRANCISCO PRODUCTION

WICKED September 5, 2010 –

Marcie Dodd (Elphaba), Alli Mauzey (Glinda), Clifton C. Hall, Jody Gelb, Tom McGowan, DeeDee Magno Hall, Etai Benshlomo Final show in San Francisco fff

LONDON

Wicked [2006-11-08] (London) (VOB) Cast: Idina Menzel (Elphaba), Helen Dallimore (Glinda), Adam Garcia (Fiyero), Katie Rowley Jones (Nessarose), James Gillan (Boq), Nigel Planer (The Wizard) , Miriam Margolyes (Madame Morrible), Martin Ball (Dr. Dillamond)

Wicked October 18, 2007 –

Kerry Ellis (Elphaba), Dianne Pilkington (Glinda), Oliver Tompsett (Fiyero), Susie Blake (Madame Morrible), Nigel Planer (The Wizard), James Gillan (Boq), Katy Rowley Jones (Nessarose)

Wicked [2010-11-23] (London) (VOB) Cast: Rachel Tucker (Elphaba), Sarah Earnshaw (st/by Glinda), Lee Meade (Fiyero), Julie Legrand (Madame Morrible), Clive Carter (The Wizard) Cassandra Compton (Nessarose), George Ure (u/s Boq), Gareth Chart (u/s Dr. Dillamond).

OTHER PRODUCTIONS

Wicked Dutch Production January 10, 2013 -

Willemijn Verkaik (Elphaba), Cèline Purcell (Alt. Glinda), Ferry Doedens (Alt. Fiyero), Bill van Dijk (The Wizard), Pamela Teves (Morrible), Niels Jacobs (Boq), Christanne de Bruijn (Nessarose), Jochem Feste Roozemond (Dillamond)

Wicked Date: 15/4/2017 International Tour

Cast: Jodie Steele, Carly Anderson, Bradley Jaden, Kim Ismay, Steven Pinder, Emily Shaw, Iddon Jones

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Are grain free diets hurting our dogs?

Last month, the FDA issued an unusual public report that’s causing lots of concern. I’ve received many questions about it, and I've heard some not-quite-accurate interpretations floating around, so I decided an article was needed.

What we know so far

First, if you’d rather not read the FDA report yourself, here’s what it says:

The FDA has tracked reports of a few animals (30 dogs) with dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) in dog breeds not usually known to be prone to it. (If you read it, a few cats were reported as well, but they appear not to have been investigated further). Nearly all of the affected dogs were reported to have been eating dominantly or exclusively a grain-free diet. Of those thirty, eight were tested for taurine levels (more on that below), and four had clinically low levels. The other four had normal levels.

By itself, this evidence is quite weak. First, the number of dogs involved (thirty) is insanely small compared to the total number of dogs eating a grain free diet in the United States. Second, a correlation between grain-free diets and DCM is not at all the same thing as saying that grain-free diets are causing DCM. Correlational evidence is tricky like that, because even the most seemingly straightforward correlations may be deceptively misleading.

But it turns out that there’s a little bit more to it than this single report.

Other evidence

Veterinary cardiologists were the first people to sound the alarm about a possible concern, so they have been looking into this issue for the past year or so. Two studies have been finalized so far. One study focused on Golden Retrievers with DCM (Goldens are not particularly prone to DCM, so the study was undertaken to figure out why they were suddenly showing up in cardiology offices). Affected Goldens tended to have been eating grain-free diets, and their blood taurine levels were low (more on this below). This suggests that Golden Retrievers (at least some of them) may have a metabolic anomaly that puts them at increased risk of heart disease when they eat a grain-free diet. A second study looked at multiple dog breeds already affected with DCM, and found that those eating grain-free diets tended to have more severe disease than those who had been eating grain-inclusive diets. This suggests that grain-free diets can be a contributory factor of disease severity in any affected dog. Taken together, these studies suggest a more definitive link than the weak correlation we'd see if we only looked at the FDA report. We're still a fair distance from saying that grain-free diets directly cause DCM, but there does appear to be some sort of link.

What is dilated cardiomyopathy?

Dilated cardiomyopathy is a relatively common cause of heart disease in certain breeds of dogs, and a rare cause of heart disease in cats. Unlike in humans, where the primary cause of heart disease is a blockage of blood vessels, in this case the primary problem is with the heart muscle. Cardiac muscle in an affected animal becomes abnormal, and as a result, the heart both dilates over time and becomes less able to pump blood effectively. It is a serious disease, and generally results in heart failure and death if the underlying cause cannot be corrected and reversed.

Dilated cardiomyopathy in breeds known to be at increased genetic risk is NOT part of the disease development discussion, although it is possible that grain-free diets may make the problem worse in these dogs. Genetically at-risk breeds include: Boxers, Great Danes, Bull Mastiffs, Irish Wolfhounds, Newfoundlands, German Shepherds, Doberman Pinschers, Cocker Spaniels, and Portuguese Water Dogs.

What is taurine?

Taurine is an amino acid primarily found in meat (as opposed to plant sources). Low taurine levels have long been known to increase DCM risk in dogs and cats, which is the reason why all cat foods are now supplemented with extra taurine. Not all dogs or cats who develop DCM have low blood taurine levels, but dogs and cats with low blood taurine levels are at higher risk for DCM.

So what does this mean?

It is far from clear just how serious of an issue this is at this point, nor exactly what the causal factor might be. Researchers are currently focusing their energy on whether potatoes, sweet potatoes, and legumes (such as lentils) might be directly or indirectly harming the cardiac muscle over time when they're fed in large quantities. This theory arose because, in grain-free diets, it’s usually ingredients like these that form the primary carbohydrate source of the diet. That said, both the nature and severity of the possible link is far from clear, and it's quite likely the causative factor, once found, will be less straightforward than this.

It is important to realize that the vast majority of dogs eating grain free food do NOT seem to have developed any problems. Most of my patients eat grain-free diets at this point, because what was once an uncommon food choice has become much more popular in the last few years. I have not personally seen any cases of DCM in breeds not known to be high-risk for it. Of course, I am only one practitioner, and whether I see a problem or not has no bearing on whether the problem exists. But I’d still like to point out that this problem is still uncommon.

Dr. Jean Dodds, a respected veterinary researcher, has published a more extensive article about how to interpret the data, which you can read through if you are interested.

But I thought grains in dog food were bad. Does this mean dogs SHOULD be eating grains??

We don't know how to answer that question just yet, but it's likely that the answer is not that simple. In the last decade or so, grain free dog foods have become more and more popular. There are two reasons for this. One is that a large subset of dogs simply cannot tolerate grains in their diet, as they develop either food allergies or chronic gastrointestinal issues when they eat them. The second reason many dogs eat grain-free is a feeling of discomfort with feeding grains on the part of their families. Over the years, many people have pointed out that corn and wheat are commonly used as cheap protein sources for dog food (because grains are cheaper than meat). Thus, pet food manufacturers can produce dog food for significantly less money, and still meet all Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) requirements for protein and other nutrients. To many of us, stuffing a dog full of cheap grains seems less about the health of our dogs than an economically efficient shortcut. Over time, grains in dog food have come to symbolize dog food that is cheap and less ideal for our dogs.

This cost-of-manufacturing issue aside, dog foods with grains in them are not necessarily bad. Whole grains such as brown rice, oats, and quinoa can be quite as nutrient rich for our dogs as they are for us, and there is no reason to suspect that dogs without adverse reactions are unable to digest them. Does this apply to all grain free diets, or are some more problematic than others? While the FDA did not list any particular brands of at-risk food, cardiologists have listed a couple of diets as being possibly implicated. One is a pork and squash diet, and the other a kangaroo and lentil formula. We do not know why these diets might be problematic, but if this sounds like your dog's diet, you may wish to switch to something else for the time being.

Ok, so research will continue. What do we do to protect our dogs in the meantime?

You have a number of options. First, as the number of dogs affected seems quite small, if you like the diet you're currently feeding, and it is not one of the diets listed in the paragraph above, you can simply continue feeding it while you wait to see what happens. The FDA is not recommending that dogs stop eating grain-free diets based on the little bit that we know. If you go this route, it would be a good idea to at least add some cooked meat to your dog's diet, as meat may have some protective effect (meat is a good source of taurine, and adding whole foods to kibble is a good step to take with your dog's food anyway). A wait and see approach is not advised in some cases, however. If you own a Golden Retriever, it behooves you to take at least one of the preventive steps below, as Goldens may be more at risk for this problem than other breeds. Also, if you own a dog known to be at-risk for DCM, while grain-free diets will not cause DCM in your dog, it might make things worse should DCM develop. Thus, you may consider switching diets if your dog is known to be at-risk for DCM.

The first obvious option you have, assuming your dog has no adverse reactions, is to switch from a grain-free to a grain-inclusive diet. Not all grain-inclusive diets are good-quality, so you will need to navigate labels to find the ideal diet for your dog.

If you particularly like your dog’s food, or if you switched your dog to a grain-free diet for medical reasons (such as food allergies, weight gain, or chronic gastrointestinal issues), adding grains back in doesn’t make a lot of sense. In that case, you can have an ultrasound (called an echocardiogram) done of your dog’s heart to make sure it’s functioning normally. You can also have your dog's blood taurine level measured to make sure it’s adequate.

If neither testing nor a diet change sounds reasonable, you can also supplement your dog’s diet with taurine. Taurine is fairly cheap and is believed to be safe long term at a dose of up to 250 mg per day. Higher doses (500 mg and up) may be helpful for affected dogs in the short term, but it’s unknown how safe that higher dosing is in the long-term. If you're reading this blog, I know that your pet is a treasured member of your family, and that all you want to do is give him or her the best life possible. To hear that a feeding choice you made specifically to help your dog may turn out to instead be harmful is...jarring, to say the least. That's my reaction to the news, at any rate. Going forward, bear in mind that this issue is unlikely to be as simplistic as some news reports make it seem. There are known health issues associated with grains (some dogs can't tolerate them), and now it looks like there is a health issue associated with some grain-free foods as well. Until researchers figure out a common thread to tie these cases together and give us some clarity, we're all going to be stumbling in the dark for a bit. If you'd like help navigating a path forward for your dog, and your dog is a current patient of ours, give us a call and we'll help you figure out the best steps to take.

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Can Inflammation Ever Be Good for the Body?

Oftentimes when we discuss inflammation on Dr. Dodds’ Pet Health Resource Blog, we focus on the bad chronic inflammation that could result in long-term diseases. Flipping the conversation on its head: can inflammation ever be good for the body? Yes; it can.

Acute inflammation (short-term) is the body’s defense system protecting itself from an injury or infection. Think about a cut on your skin. You may put a bandage on it or maybe some antibacterial cream. No matter what, you will more than likely have short term inflammation signaled by redness and slight swelling. This is the body rushing blood, fluid and proteins to the cut, which generates swelling and heat to protect and repair damaged tissue. This reaction is called the “Triple Response of Lewis” that occurs from an injury to the skin, which produces an initial red area, followed by a flare around that area, and then a wheal. It is due to the release of histamine. The outcome is setting the stage for healing. If the cut does not heal or gets worse, you should consult a doctor for yourself or veterinarian for your companion pets.

If you or your companion pet twist a joint like an ankle, the body surrounds the area with inflammatory swelling to prevent further injury. It should eventually heal over a few days. You should definitely take it easy on the injured area to speed up the healing process and make the pain go away. The opposite of acute joint injury is chronic tissue inflammation, which predisposes to infection and eventually, if not addressed, can lead to obesity and even cancer. These injuries need prompt medical attention.

With pets, it would be best to go straight to your veterinarian since they could have bruised or broken a bone.

Fever is another inflammatory example of the body’s natural defense mechanism against any foreign invaders. In this instance, white blood cells spit out interleukins (a group of cytokine molecules that regulate the body’s cellular immune response to help fight bacteria. If a fever spikes to a dangerous level that may compromise the brain, we clearly need to consult a doctor or veterinarian. However, a short-term low-level fever is the body working to help set the stage for healing.

We have known that exercising is good for the body, brain and emotional state for centuries. The Greeks coveted muscular bodies. Colloquialisms we use these days include “ripped” or “cut” to describe a muscular body. Those words are definitely apropos – as we rip it apart to cause it to regenerate.

Think about it, a new workout routine or a particular exercise is first general soreness, which then signals progress. This soreness comes from natural muscle cell inflammation and damage. Inflammation rushes immune cells to the location to those sore areas to repair the muscle damage. In fact, lack of an adequate inflammatory response contributes to poor muscle regeneration.

We know that exercise helps combat obesity, which results from the chronic cellular oxidative stress of inflammation that results in disease. So, exercise – which produces good inflammation – then has an anti-inflammatory effect by helping to control weight.

Flipping the Inflammation Protocol

For years, the typical health care protocol was to suppress inflammation. The arsenal of treatment options that are available and still used include acetaminophen such as Tylenol to reduce fevers, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) like ibuprofen/Advil, or steroids. The biggest conundrum has been the side effects with each of these therapies. Acetaminophen could damage the liver, ibuprofen could cause gastrointestinal bleeding, and steroids could create a number of issues like weight gain, and adrenal or kidney damage. Researchers are actively studying how to suppress inflammation without generating these deleterious problems.

Indeed, it has been known for a long time that excess anti-inflammatory medication actually slows the wound healing of acute tissue inflammation. So now the question becomes: how can we utilize the positive effects and control the negative effects of tissue inflammation?

Scientists are also thinking “outside of the box” of suppression: perhaps by inflaming another part of the body so that it can combat chronic or bad inflammation. This approach could be risky and so they are proceeding cautiously.

For instance, a group of researchers in 2011 noted that activating two proteins via inflammation helps to maintain normal blood sugar levels in obese and diabetic mice. Essentially, if we increase the levels of these inflammatory signals, they could actually be therapeutic in diabetes and obesity. Problem is though, inflaming them might worsen other inflammatory diseases like asthma and rheumatoid arthritis.

Clearly, while inflammation can be good tissue response , we need to be able to harness, tame, and calm it down when it becomes overactive and bad.

W. Jean Dodds, DVM Hemopet / NutriScan 11561 Salinaz Avenue Garden Grove, CA 92843

References

Anft, Michael. “Understanding Inflammation.” Johns Hopkins Health Review, 2016, http://www.johnshopkinshealthreview.com/issues/spring-summer-2016/articles/understanding-inflammation.

Lee, Jaemin et al. “p38 MAPK-mediated regulation of Xbp1s is crucial for glucose homeostasis”, Nature Medicine, vol. 17,10 1251-60. 4 Sep. 2011, doi:10.1038/nm.2449, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4397266/.

Lu, Haiyan et al. “Macrophages recruited via CCR2 produce insulin-like growth factor-1 to repair acute skeletal muscle injury”, FASEB journal : official publication of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology, vol. 25,1 (2011): 358-69, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3005436/.

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best4yousite · 3 years

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Erstaunliche Filme die sich um eine Zwangsstörung drehen

Wir haben einige Erstaunliche Filme die sich um eine Zwangsstörung drehen, von denen einige bereits populär und einige weniger bekannt sind und sich von einer Seite zur anderen mit obsessivem Verhalten befassen (Rangfolge ist nicht nach Punktzahlen, sondern gemischt).

Willard / Willard und seine Mäuse (1971)

Inhalt: Willard ist eine introvertierte und extrovertierte Person. Er wird ständig über seinen Arbeitsplatz verspottet. Aus diesem Grund hat er einen großen Hass auf die Außenwelt. Eines Tages stellt er fest, dass er eine besondere Bindung zu den Mäusen hat, die in seinem Haus leben. Eines Tages beschließt Willard, sich zu rächen, als eine seiner geliebten Mäuse an seinem Arbeitsplatz stirbt. Die Armee dahinter ist eine Gruppe von Mäusen. Willard wird langsam stärker.

Darsteller: Crispin Glover, R. Lee Ermey, Laura Harring

Der Brunnen (2006)

Handlung: Erstaunliche Filme die sich um eine Zwangsstörung drehen der Film präsentiert dem Publikum drei verschiedene Geschichten aus Vergangenheit, Gegenwart und Zukunft. Es geht um Männer, von denen jeder einer Ewigkeit der Liebe nachjagt. Ein Maya-Entdecker sucht nach dem Baum des Lebens, um seine gefangene Königin zu retten. Ein Mediziner, der verschiedene Bäume untersucht, sucht nach einem Medikament, das seine sterbende Frau retten kann. Ein Raumfahrer hingegen reist mit einem alten Baum in einer Kapsel in einer Luftblase. Es ist auf dem Weg zu einem sterbenden Stern, der in einen Nebel gehüllt ist. Drei Geschichten, die Liebe und Unsterblichkeit suchen, kreuzen sich. Pi ist eine neue Leidenschaft für den Kampf von Daren Aronofsky, dem Regisseur von Filmen wie Requiem for a Dream.

Darsteller: Hugh Jackman, Rachel Weisz, Ellen Burstyn

So gut wie es nur geht (1997)

Inhalt: Melvin Udall ist ein sehr schwieriger Mensch. Udall, ein obsessiver zwanghafter und erfolgreicher Schriftsteller, schließt aus Angst viermal die Straßentür, hasst Juden und Schwarze und verbirgt all diese diskriminierenden Züge nicht. Er lebt in Greenwich Village, wo auch Simon, ein schwuler Nachbar, wohnt. Eines Tages wird Simon angegriffen und ins Krankenhaus gebracht. Melvins Leben, der ihm helfen muss, wird nie wieder dasselbe sein. James L. Brooks sitzt auf dem Regiestuhl von As Good As It Gets, das Jack Nicholson und Helen Hunt Schauspiel-Oscars einbrachte.

Darsteller: Jack Nicholson, Helen Hunt, Greg Kinnear

Erstaunliche Filme die sich um eine Zwangsstörung drehen Die Zelle (2000)

Inhalt: Catherine Deane, Psychologin, arbeitet fleißig an einer neuen Therapiemethode. Dank der neuen Möglichkeiten der Wissenschaft kann Catherine auf das Unterbewusstsein anderer zugreifen und ihre verborgene Welt erfahren. Auf diese Weise konnte er sogar ein Kind retten, das mit dem Tod im Koma lag. Catherine möchte eines Tages ihre eigenen Fähigkeiten testen und nimmt eine sehr riskante Mission an. Er begibt sich auf eine Reise in das Unterbewusstsein eines Mörders. Catherine befindet sich inmitten des schrecklichsten Unterbewusstseins, in dem sie je war.

Darsteller: Jennifer Lopez, Vincent D’Onofrio, Vince Vaughn

Mai (2002)

Inhalt: May Dove Canady ist eine Frau, die ihr Leben unsicher verbracht hat und Menschen meidet. Unfähig, in Beziehungen und Freundschaften erfolgreich zu sein, wuchs die junge Frau im Konflikt mit ihrer Persönlichkeit und ihren körperlichen Eigenschaften auf. Aus all dem stellt er sich eines Tages folgende Frage: „Wenn niemand mein Freund und Liebhaber wird, dann erschaffe ich meinen eigenen Freund und Liebhaber, richtig?“. Mit diesen Gedanken kommt May auf die Idee, ein Spielzeug zu machen, das ihr ein Leben lang zur Seite steht. Er beschließt, jeden Teil des Spielzeugs von verschiedenen Leuten zu nehmen. Also beschließt er, ein schönes Paar Beine, einen starken Rumpf, liebevolle Hände, einen langen und schönen Hals und einen Kopf zu finden; Aber eines fehlt: Wie wird sich sein Spielzeug ohne Augen ansehen?

Darsteller: Angela Bettis, Jeremy Sisto, Anna Faris

Muriels Hochzeit (1994)

Inhalt: Muriel Heslop, 22, lebt auf Porpoise Spit in Australien. Er ist ein sozialer Schüchterner, der seine Tage in seinem Zimmer verbringt, um Abba-Lieder zu hören und von einer Ehe zu träumen. Das Problem ist, dass Muriel noch nie zuvor ausgegangen ist. Muriels Leben ändert sich, nachdem er Rhonda Epinstock kennengelernt hat. Tatsächlich ist Rhonda, die in der High School nicht sehr beliebt war, jetzt die Person, die Muriel am besten versteht, die sich zu einer sehr sorglosen Person entwickelt hat und ein ebenso sorgloses Leben führen möchte. Also ziehen die beiden nach Sydney, um zusammen zu leben. Muriel erkennt, dass sie nicht mehr dem direkten Druck und der Kritik ihres Vaters ausgesetzt sein muss, und denkt, dass sie all ihre Probleme hinter sich lassen kann, indem sie ihren Namen in „Mariel“ ändert. Er fühlt auch, dass er jetzt wahres Glück und sein Hauptziel erreichen kann – die Ehe. Trotz seiner anhaltenden Probleme mit seiner Familie und ernsthaften Problemen zwischen ihm und Rhonda ist das einzige, was ihn beschäftigt, der Traum von der Ehe. Aber im Laufe der Zeit wird Muriel der Wahrheit gegenübergestellt und erkennt, was ihr wirklich wichtig ist.

Darsteller: Toni Collette, Bill Hunter, Rachel Griffiths

Wieder tot (1991)

Inhalt: Dead Again ist ein Film über Liebe, Obsession und Reinkarnation. Alles begann 1949, als Margaret Strauss tot in ihrem Zimmer aufgefunden wurde. Auch ein wertvolles Schmuckstück, das er trug, ging verloren. Ihr Mann, Roman Strauss, wird beschuldigt, und Roman, der lange schweigt und zum Tode verurteilt wird, beschließt, mit Grey Baker zu sprechen, einem Journalisten, den er für den heimlichen Schwarm seiner Frau hält. Es ist 1989, und eine Frau namens Amanda Sharp schreit, dass jemand sie mit einer Schere töten wird. An dieser Stelle wird klar, dass Amanda Margarets Reinkarnation sein könnte und der Detektiv Mike Church, der Amanda hilft, Romans Reinkarnation sein könnte.

Darsteller: Kenneth Branagh, Emma Thompson, Andy Garcia

Die Hand, die die Wiege schaukelt (1992)

Inhalt: Frau Mott, eine sehr berühmte Gynäkologin, Dr. Sie ist die Frau von Victor Mott. Die Familie, die sehr reich und berühmt ist und ihr erstes Kind erwartet, scheint ziemlich glücklich zu sein, aber dann bricht ein Skandal aus. DR. Eine von Motts Patienten, Claire Bartel, beschuldigt den Arzt, sie missbraucht zu haben. Nach dieser Anschuldigung wird es dem Arzt von Tag zu Tag schlechter und er begeht Selbstmord. Verwitwet und dann aus Trauer eine Fehlgeburt, findet sich Miss Mott umgeben von Claire und ihrer Familie wieder. Sein Ziel ist es, sie zu seiner eigenen Familie zu machen. Die Frau, die von dieser Situation besessen wurde, sogar ihren Namen änderte und das Haus der Familie betrat, indem sie sich als Babysitter ausgab, beginnt langsam, ihre Pläne in die Tat umzusetzen.

Darsteller: Annabella Sciorra, Rebecca De Mornay, Matt McCoy

John Malkovich sein (1999)

Inhalt: Craig ist ein Puppenspieler mit eigenen Talenten. Mit diesem Beruf verdient er jedoch kein Geld, das natürlich sein Überleben sichern kann. Daher fühlt er sich am Rande einer wichtigen Entscheidung. Lotte, Craigs Frau, arbeitet in einer Zoohandlung. Lotte, die ständig über die Seltsamkeiten ihres Jobs redet, nervt Craig sehr. Mit etwas Glück bekommt Craig einen Job in einer Firma. Eine Frau namens Maxine, die er in der Firma kennengelernt hat, fasziniert ihn. Maxine ist jedoch in keiner Weise an Craig interessiert. Eines Tages findet Craig einen geheimen Türsteher in der Firma, für die er arbeitet. Craig, der durch die Tür geht, wird irgendwie im Körper von John Malkovich aufwachen.

Darsteller: John Cusack, Cameron Diaz, John Malkovich

Das sagenhafte Schicksal von Amélie Poulain / Amelie (2001)

Betreff: Wir sind zum vielleicht beliebtesten Film unserer Liste gekommen. Der für fünf Oscars nominierte Film des berühmten französischen Regisseurs Jean-Pierre Jeunet zählt zu den einflussreichsten Produktionen der letzten zehn Jahre. Diese französische Komödie lädt uns ein, eine junge und besondere Frau kennenzulernen; Zur Geschichte von Amelie, die immer voller Leben ist, das Leben mit Augen voller Liebe erlebt und in jedem Moment ihr besonderes Funkeln mit sich trägt…Nachdem Amelie ihre Eltern verloren hat, setzt sie sich dafür ein, das Leben anderer zu reparieren und sie glücklich zu machen. macht dieses Engagement, das Leben von Menschen zu erleichtern, die sich dieser Situation nicht bewusst sind. Aber wird Amelie, die nach dem Glück anderer strebt, beginnen, nach ihrem eigenen Glück zu streben, sobald sie ihre Einsamkeit erkennt?

Darsteller: Clotilde Mollet, Dean Baykan, Frankie Pain

Mama Liebste (1981)

Inhalt: Erstaunliche Filme die sich um eine Zwangsstörung drehen wer hätte gedacht, dass der damalige TV-Star Joan Crawford ihr so große Schmerzen bereiten würde, ihre Tochter Christina großzuziehen. Christina Crawfords Missbrauch, Traumata und die unruhigen Jahre ihrer Jugend wurden zuerst als Memoiren geschrieben und dann wurde dieses Buch verfilmt.

Darsteller: Faye Dunaway, Diana Scarwid, Howard Da Silva

Notizen zu einem Skandal (2006)

Inhalt: Barbara Covett, eine scharfzüngige, sarkastische und einsame Frau, ist eine strenge und konservative Lehrerin. Sein Ruhestand steht kurz bevor. In seiner einsamen Wohnung verbringt er den Rest seines Lebens damit, sein eigenes Tagebuch zu schreiben. Er kümmert sich um seine alte Katze Portia und vermisst seine Freundin Jennifer Dodd. Zu dieser Zeit tritt eine Frau namens Sheba Hart dem Schulpersonal bei. Er ist der neue Kunstlehrer. Barbara achtet auf diesen Neuankömmling und schreibt verärgerte Kommentare über ihr Verhalten und ihre Kleidung. Eines Tages hilft Barbara Sheba in einer schwierigen Situation und Sheba, die ihm dankbar ist, lädt ihn zum Abendessen mit seiner Familie ein. Sheba stellt sie ihrem Mann vor. Minus ist Professor und zwanzig Jahre älter als seine Frau. Inzwischen treffen sie auch ihre kampfstarke Tochter Polly und ihren Sohn Ben mit Down-Syndrom. Im Laufe der Zeit kommt Barbara Sheba nahe, aber Barbara erkennt bald Shebas Interesse an ihrem fünfzehnjährigen Schüler Steven Connoly. In dem Film sind die Oscar-prämierten Schauspieler Judi Dench und Cate Blanchett zu sehen.

Darsteller: Cate Blanchett, Judi Dench, Tom Georgeson

Tödliche Anziehung (1987)

Inhalt: Anwalt Dan Gallagher versucht einen One-Night-Stand, während seine Frau und seine Tochter nicht in der Stadt sind. Sie hat keine Ahnung, was ihre kurze Beziehung mit dem Verleger Alex Forrest sie kosten wird. Dan versucht, die Kommunikation nach dem, was er durchgemacht hat, zu unterbrechen, aber Alex hat nicht die Absicht, die Beziehung zu beenden. Verärgert über Dans Zurückweisung greift Alex zu Gewalt und reflektiert dies über Dans Familie. Der Film, der beste Kassenschlager des Jahres 1987, zeichnet auf grausame Weise die Folgen des Verrats auf. Mit Michael Douglas und Glenn Close in den Hauptrollen liefern beide unvergessliche Auftritte.

Darsteller: Michael Douglas, Glenn Close, Anne Archer

Was ist mit Baby Jane passiert? / Was ist mit dem kleinen Baby passiert? (1962)

Inhalt: Zwei alternde Schwester-Filmschauspielerinnen leben zusammen im selben Haus in Hollywood. Jane Hudson ist ein Filmstar, der als Kind berühmt wurde. Ihr Bruder Blanche ist ein ehemaliger Star, der ihren Ruhm an ihren Bruder verloren hat. Jane musste sich um ihre verkrüppelte Schwester Blanche kümmern. Die beiden alleingelassenen Schwestern werden beginnen, all ihren Hass, die Wahrheiten, die sie verbergen, zu enthüllen und sich gegenseitig zur Rechenschaft zu ziehen. Es heißt, Bette Davis, die Jane spielt, die das Publikum mit ihrer Grausamkeit und ihrem Hass erschreckt, und Joan Crawford, die ihre Schwester Blanche spielt, hassten sich tatsächlich und machten dem ganzen Set während der Dreharbeiten des Films eine harte Zeit. Tatsächlich hat Davis Crawford in einer Szene verletzt, in der Jane ihren Bruder angreift. Vielleicht aus diesem Grund hinterlässt dieser Film seine Spuren als Beispiel für einen äußerst gruseligen und realistischen Psychothriller.

Darsteller: Bette Davis, Joan Crawford, Victor Buono

Erstaunliche Filme die sich um eine Zwangsstörung drehen die Truman-Show (1998)

Inhalt: Die Menschen auf einer der schönsten Inseln der Welt führen ein beneidenswertes utopisches Leben. Die Menschen, die auf dieser Insel leben, wachen jeden Tag glücklich auf und beenden den Tag ohne Probleme. Unser Protagonist Truman ist einer dieser glücklichen Menschen. Truman, der eine schöne Frau und ein glückliches Leben hat, lebt das Leben, wie es ist, bis er eines Tages seinen totgeglaubten Vater auf der Straße sieht. Sie ist sich sicher, ihren Vater gesehen zu haben, doch der Mann ist plötzlich verschwunden. Truman, der in den folgenden Tagen verschiedene mysteriöse Momente erlebt hat, wird feststellen, dass etwas nicht stimmt und versucht zu verstehen, ob sein Leben wirklich ist.

Darsteller: Jim Carrey, Laura Linney, Natascha McElhone

Elend / Das Buch des Todes (1990)

Inhalt: „The Book of Death“, ein außergewöhnlicher Thriller, in dem eine erschreckende Geschichte mit großartiger Authentizität ins Kino gebracht wird… Paul Sheldon ist Autor populärer, leicht zu lesender Romane. Nun glaubt er, an einem Wendepunkt in seiner Karriere zu stehen, tötet die Figur Misery Chastain, deren Serienabenteuer er geschrieben hat, und beendet die Serie. Paul wird bei einem Autounfall auf dem Land verletzt. Annie Wilkes, die ihn gefunden und zu Hause betreut hat, ist zufällig eine von Pauls treuen Lesern und ein treuer Fan ihrer Heldin Misery Chastain. Schockiert von Miserys Tod, nachdem sie das letzte Buch gelesen hatte, wird die Frau wütend und fängt Paul auf dem Bett ein und verletzt ihn schwer am Fuß. Während sowohl der Bezirkssheriff als auch sein Manager verzweifelt nach Paul suchen, muss er ein weiteres besonderes Elend-Abenteuer für seine Wache Annie schreiben.

Darsteller: James Caan, Kathy Bates, Lauren Bacall

Schwindel / Todesangst (1958)

Inhalt: Detective Scottie Ferguson, der seinen Partner, der bei der Verfolgung eines Verbrechers vom Dach gefallen ist, nicht retten kann, entwickelt nach diesem Vorfall Höhenangst. Der Großvater, der aus Angst, die sich in „Schwindel“ verwandelte, seinen Job kündigte und in Rente ging, wird von einem alten Freund engagiert, um seine Frau Madeleine zu beobachten, an deren psychischer Gesundheit er zweifelt. Als Scottie sie genauer beobachtet, erkennt er, dass etwas nicht stimmt; Außerdem sieht er, dass die Frau selbstmordgefährdet ist. Von nun an wird es nicht mehr ausreichen, die Dinge aus der Ferne zu verfolgen, und es wird Scottie in einen Kampf ziehen, in dem er sich auch seinen eigenen Ängsten stellen wird. Der Kultfilm von Alfred Hitchcock gilt technisch und inhaltlich als eines der bedeutendsten Werke der Filmgeschichte.

Darsteller: James Stewart, Kim Novak, Barbara Bel Geddes

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Miss Saigon Manila: December 24th, 2000 Full Show Cast: Lea Salonga (Kim) , Will Chase (Chris) , Leo Tavarro Valdez (Engineer), Ron K. Smith, Lisa Capps (Ellen), Robert Seña (They), Isay Alvarez (Gigi)

Miss Saigon London 5/19/14 Highlights (Tanya Manalang as Kim) Cast: Tanya Manalang, Alistair Brammer, Jon Jon Briones Highlights include: Kim's Nightmare - The Fall Of Saigon - Sun and Moon (Partial), Sun And Moon (Reprise), Movie In My Mind, The American Dream, Maybe, I Still Believe, The Last Night Of The World - Morning Of The Dragon (Partial), Why God Why. Musicalmania123's master.

Miss Saigon 5/13/17 Lianah Sta. Ana as Kim Lianah Sta. Ana (alt. Kim), Jon Jon Briones (The Engineer), Alistair Brammer (Chris), Katie Rose Clarke (Ellen), Nicholas Christopher (John), Devin Ilaw (Thuy), Rachelle Ann Go (Gigi)

Aladdin (OBC)

Anastasia: Broadway June 28, 2017 Cast: Christy Altomare, Derek Klena, John Bolton, Ramin Karimloo, Caroline O'Connor, Mary Beth Peil.

Beauty and The Beast: Broadway- April 28th, 2002 Cast: Sarah Litzsinger as Belle, Steve Blanchard as Beast, Bryan Batt as Lumiere, and Beth Fowler as Mrs. Potts, and Nicholas Jonas as Chip

Chicago US tour: November 23th, 2005 Chicago, IL Cast: Paige Davis, Brenda Braxton, Tom Wopat, Carol Woods

Cats- UK tour, Wolverhampton 30 March 2013 full show Cast: Joanna Ampil (Grizabella) Katie Warsop (Rumpleteazer) Clare Rickard (Jellylorum) Melissa James (Bombalurina) Lily Fraser (Demeter) Alice Redmond (Jennyanydots) Alicia Beck (Victoria/White Cat) Dawn Williams (Jemima) Nicholas Pound (Old Deutoronomy) Ben Palmer (Munkustrap) Oliver Savile (Rum Tum Tugger) Joseph Poulton (Quazo/Mistoffelees) Paul F Monaghan (Asparagus/Bustopher Jones/Growl Tiger:) Barnaby Thompson (Mungojerrie) Ross Finnie (Skimbleshanks) Jessica Buckby (Cassandra) Lizzi Franklin (Tantomile) Joal Morris (Carbucketty) Richard Astbury (Coricopat) Cameron Ball (Admetus/Macavity) James Darch (Alonzo) and Will Lucas (Bill Bailey).

Cats Broadway: July 2016 VOB (no small) Cast: Leona Lewis (Grizabella), Tyler Hanes (Rum Tum Tugger), Ricky Ubeda (Mistoffelees), Quentin Earl Darrington (Old Deuteronomy), Eloise Kropp (Jennyanydots), Giuseppe Bausilio (Carbucketty), Jeremy Davis (Skimbleshanks), Kim Faure (Demeter), Sara Jean Ford (Jellylorum), Lili Froehlich (Electra), Daniel Gaymon (Macavity), Shonica Gooden (Rumpleteazer), Christopher Gurr (Gus/Bustopher Jones), Andy Huntington Jones (Munkustrap), Kolton Krouse (Tumblebrutus), Jess Le Protto (Mungojerrie), Georgina Pazcougin (Victoria), Emily Pynenburg (Cassandra), Arianna Rosario (SIllabub), Ahmad Smmons (Alonzo), Christine Cornish Smith (Bombalurina), Corey Snide (Coricopat), Emily Tate (Tantomile), Sharrod Wiliams (Pouncival)

Come Far Away (OBC) Dear Evan Hansen (Broadway) Cast: Ben Platt, Laura Dreyfuss, Will Roland, Kristolyn Lloyd, Mike Faist, Rachel Bay Jones, Michael Park, Jennifer Laura Thompson (OBC)

Falsettos Broadway: October 28th, 2016 Cast: Christian Borle (Marvin), Andrew Rannells (Whizzer), Stephanie J. Block (Trina), Brandon Uranowitz (Mendel), Anthony Rosenthal (Jason), Tracie Thoms (Charlotte), Betsy Wolfe (Cordelia) Link:

Finding Neverland (OBC)

Wicked Broadway: Preview October 12th, 2003 Original Broadway Cast Cast: Idina Menzel (Elphaba), Kristin Chenoweth (Glinda), Norbert Leo Butz (Fiyero), Carole Shelley (Madame Morrible), Joel Grey (The Wizard) Michelle Federer (Nessarose), Christopher Fitzgerald (Boq), William Youmans (Dr. Dillamond)

Wicked Chicago: July 1, 2005- Cast: Ana Gasteyer (Elphaba), Kate Reinders (Glinda), Kristoffer Cusick (Fiyero), Gene Weygandt (The Wizard), Steven Skybell (Doctor Dillamond), Rondi Reed (Madame Morrible), Heidi Kettenring Nessarose), Telly Leung (Boq)

Wicked (Broadway): January 8, 2006 Cast: Shoshana Bean (Elphaba), Megan Hilty (Glinda), David Ayers (Fiyero), Rue McClanahan (Madame Morrible), Ben Vereen (The Wizard), Michelle Federer (Nessarose), Rob Sapp (Boq), Sean McCourt (Dr. Dillamond). notes: Shoshanna's, David's, Rue's and Michelle's last performances. Camera wanders at points due to the master's blind filming.

Wicked (Broadway): May 28, 2006) (Megan’s Last) cast: Eden Espinosa (Elphaba), Megan Hilty (Glinda), David Garrison (The Wizard), Derrick Williams (Fiyero), Carol Kane (Madame Morrible), Jenna Leigh Green (Nessarose), Rob Sapp (Boq), David McCourt (Dr. Dillamond)

Wicked First National Tour PROSHOT May 2006 - Victoria Matlock (s/b Elphaba), Kendra Kassebaum, Nicolas Dromard (u/s Fiyero), Jennifer Waldman (Nessarose), Alma Cuervo (Morrible), PJ Benjamin (The Wizard) *Proshot from one camera at the back of the house. Sound is patched in from the soundboard and is incredibly clear. Some washout, but amazing to see the set and choreo like this.

Wicked Broadway: July 17th, 2008 Cast: Kerry Ellis (Elphaba), Kendra Kassebaum (Glinda), David Burnham (Fiyero), Cristy Candler (Nessarose), Ben Liebert (Boq), Lenny Wolpe (The Wizard), Jayne Houdyshell (Madame Morrible), Steven Skybell (Dr. Dillamond) Notes: Kerry’s first on Broadway

Wicked 1st National Tour: March 4, 2007 Baltimore, Maryland

Cast: Victoria Matlock (Elphaba), Christina DeCicco (Glinda), Cliffton Hall (Fiyero), Deedee Magno Hall (Nessarose), Barbara Tirrell (Morrible), P.J. Benjamin (Wizard), Josh Lamon (Boq), Tom Flynn (Dillamond),Paul Slade Smith as Witch’s Father/Frex ; Lori Homles as Witch’s Mother/Melena Leslie Becker as Midwife/ Nanny

Wicked Broadway: October 9, 2007 (mp4) Stephanie J. Block (Elphaba), Annaleigh Ashford (Glinda), Sebastian Arcelus (Fiyero), Kathy Santen (Morrible), Lenny Wolpe (Wizard), Logan Lipton (Boq), Cristy Candler (Nessarose), Steven Skybell (Dillamond) h

Wicked Broadway: February 1, 2015 Cast: Lilli Cooper (s/b Elphaba), Kara Lindsay (Glinda), Jerad Bortz (u/s Fiyero), Brian Munn (u/s The Wizard), Kathy Fitzgerald (Madame Morrible), Catherine Charlebois (Nessarose), Robin De Jesus (Boq).

Wicked: Singapore April 22nd, 2012 Cast- Zoe Jarrett (understudy Elphaba), Suzie Mathers (Glinda), David Harris (Fiyero), Anne Wood (Madame Morrible), Elisa Colla (Nessarose), James D Smith (Boq). At just over 2 hours long, this is missing a few sequences, but all the big numbers and memorable dialogue scenes are intact. It's shot from the very front row of the stalls at the side so, although this causes a lot of problems for the brave person who filmed it, we DO get many nice close-ups and a chance to see the show from quite an unusual angle at times! Very clear sound throughout.

Wicked Korea (Date: November 2013 ) Cast: Oak Joo Hyun (Elphaba), Jeong Sun Ah (Glinda), Lee Ji Hoon (Fiyero), Nam Kyoung Joo (The Wizard), Cho Jung Keun (Doctor Dillamond), Kim Young Joo (Madame Morrible), Lee Yea Eun (Nessarose), Kim Dong Hyun (Boq)

Wicked 2nd National Tour (Madison, WI): May 28, 2013 Cast: Jennifer DiNoia (Elphaba), Hayley Podschun (Glinda), David Nathan Perlow (Fiyero), Walker Jones (The Wizard), Gina Ferrall (Madame Morrible), Zarah Mahler (Nessarose), Michael Wartella (Boq), Jay Russell (Doctor Dillamond). quality: An absolutely beautiful HD capture with no obstructions. Jennifer is wonderful as Elphaba.

Wicked West End: October 27th, 2014 Cast: Jennifer DiNoia (Elphaba), Savannah Stevenson (G(a)linda) Jeremy Taylor (Fiyero), Liza Sadovy (Madame Morrible), Martyn Ellis (The Wizard), Katie Rowley-Jones (Nessarose), Sam Lupton (Boq), Philip Childs (Dr. Dillamond) Wicked Mexico: November 18th 2014

Cast: Ana Cecilia Anzaldúa, Crisanta Gómez (s/b), Jorge Lau, Anahí Allué, Paco Morales, Adam Sadwing, Beto Torres. Notes: Highlights include "No One Mourns the Wicked", "Dear Old Shiz", the Room Assignment scene from Let Her GO! to "What Is This Feeling?", "Popular", "Defying Gravity", "Thank Goodness", "No Good Deed" and "For Good".

Wicked 2nd National Tour: 10/29/15 Cast: Mary Kate Morrissey (s/b Elphaba), Carrie St. Louis (Glinda), Jake Boyd (Fiyero), Liana Hunt (Nessarose), Wendy Worthington (Madame Morrible), Stuart Zagnit (The Wizard). Lee Slobotikin (Boq), Chad Jennings (Dr. Dillamond)

Wicked 2nd National Tour: November 6th, 2017 Cast: Jessica Vosk (Elphaba), Allison Bailey (u/s Glinda), Jeremy Woodard (Fiyero), Kristen Martin (Nessarose), Sam Sefarian (Boq), Chad Jennings (Doctor Dillamond), Stuart Zagnit (The Wizard), Wendy Worthington (Madame Morrible).

Wicked Broadway: June 21, 2016 Cast: Rachel Tucker (Elphaba), Ginna Claire Mason (s/b Glinda), Jonah Platt (Fiyero), Peter Scolari (The Wizard), Judy Kaye (Madame Morrible), Dawn Cantwell (Nessarose), Zachary Noah Piser (Boq), Michael Genet (Doctor Dillamond).

Wicked San Francisco: September 5, 2010 (Last Show) Marcie Dodd (Elphaba) Alli Mauzey (Glinda) Clifton C. Hall (Fiyero) Jody Gelb (Madame Morrible) Tom McGowan (The Wizard) DeeDee Magno Hall (Nessarose) Etai Benshlomo (Boq)

Wicked 1st National Tour: December 12, 2007; St. Louis, MO. Carmen Cusack (Elphaba), Katie Rose Clarke (Glinda), Cliffton Hall (Fiyero), Alma Cuervo (Madame Morrible), Lee Wilkof (The Wizard), Deedee Magno Hall (Nessarose), Brad Weinstock (Boq), Tom Flynn (Dr. Dillamond)

Wicked UK/International Tour April 15th, 2017 Jodie Steele (alt. Elphaba), Carly Anderson (Glinda), Bradley Jaden (Fiyero), Kim Ismay (Mme. Morrible), Steven Pinder (Dr. Dillamond/Wizard), Emily Shaw (Nessarose), Iddon Jones (Boq) Link:

Waitress (Broadway) − June 14, 2016: Jessie Mueller (Jenna), Keala Settle (Becky), Kimiko Glenn (Dawn), Drew Gehling (Dr Pomatter), Nick Cordero (Earl), Dakin Matthews (Joe), Eric Anderson (Cal), Christopher Fitzgerald (Ogie) (OBC)

Waitress ( Broadway) April, 2017 Cast: Sara Bareilles, Charity Angel Dawson, Molly Jobe as (u/s) Dawn, Chris Diamantopoulos, Will Swenson, Dakin Matthews, Eric Anderson, Christopher Fitzgerald Link:

El Hombre de La Mancha: Santiago, Chile Teatro Munipal:: 1974 Cast: Frankie Bravo, Jose del Campo, Omar Galarcé, Fernando Gallardo, Mary Hernandez, José Maria Langlais, Valentina Martinez, Alicia Quiroga, Carlos Trujillo

El Hombre de La Mancha: Madrid, Teatro Lope de Vega de Madrid Cast: David V Muro (Cervantes / Quixote) The rest of the cast is unknown

Legally Blonde: Broadway (MTV Filmed) September 9th, 2007 Cast-Laura Bell Bundy, Christian Borle, Orfeh, Michael Rupert, Kate Shindle, Nikki Snelson, Richard H. Blake

Mary Poppins- US tour February 15 2013 Full Show Cast: Con O'Shea-Creal (Bert), Madeline Trumble (Mary Poppins), Madison Ann Mullahey (Jane Banks), Eli Tokash (Michael Banks), Chris K. Hoch (George Banks), Kerry Conte (Winifred Banks)

Man of La Mancha - Cast: Joan Diener as Aldonza (Dulcinea); Richard Kiley as Don Quixote (Cervantes); Dianne Barton as Antonia; Lee Bergere as Dr. Carrasco; Renato Cibelli as Captain of the Inquisition; Jack Dabdoub as The Innkeeper; Edmond Verrato as Sancho Panza (U/S); Eleanore Knapp as The Housekeeper; Robert Rounseville as The Padre; Ted Forlow as The Barber/The Horse (U/S); John Aristides as Juan; Robert Cromwell as Guard/Man of The Inquisition; Fernando Grahal as Tenorio/Dancing Horse; Laura Kenyon as Fermina; Jeff Killion as Man of The Inquisition/Guard; Hector Mercado as Dancing Horse/Jose; Rita Metzger as Maria; Shev Rodgers as The Horse/Pedro; Bill Stanton as Paco; David Wasson as Man of The Inquisition/Guard.

After concluding a successful road tour, Richard Kiley brought the company of Man of La Mancha into New York City, opening at the Vivian Beaumont Theatre at Lincoln Center on 22 JUN 1972, and running until 21 OCT 1972. This video was shot of that engagement, using a single tripod mounted camera and sound board sound. While the exact date of the filming is not known, it is believd it to be from 22 JUN 1972. It is known that Irving Jacobson was out sick for the first two performances, and that his understudy, Edmond Verrato, went on for him on 22 and 23 JUN.

Natasha, Pierre and The Great Comet of 1812 (Broadway) − October 29, 2016: Josh Groban, Denee Benton, Brittain Ashford, Nicholas Belton, Lucas Steele, Gelsey Bell, Nick Choksi, Amber Gray

Hamilton Broadway August 13th, 2016 - Javier Munoz (Alexander Hamilton), Lexi Lawson (Eliza Hamilton), Sydney James Harcourt (u/s Aaron Burr), Renee Elise Goldsberry ( Angelica Schuyler), Christopher Jackson (George Washington), Andrew Chappelle (u/s Marquis de Lafayette/Thomas Jefferson), Ephraim Sykes (u/s Hercules Mulligan/James Madison), Anthony Ramos (John Laurens/Philip Hamilton), Jasmine Cephas Jones (Peggy Schuyler/Maria Reynolds), Rory O’Malley (King George), Roddy Kennedy (u/s Philip Schuyler/James Reynolds/Doctor), Thayne Jasperson (Samuel Seabury), Neil Haskell (Charles Lee), David Guzman (u/s George Eacker), Ensemble: Carleigh Bettiol, Hope Easterbrook, Karla Puno Garcia, Gregory Haney, Sasha Hollinger, Seth Stewart, Kamille Upshaw

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child: April 1st, 2017

Heathers- Concert reading at Joe's Pub - September 14 2010 Annaleigh Ashford (Veronica), Jeremy Jordan (Jason Dean), Jenna Leigh Green (Heather Chandler), Corri English (Heather McNamara), Christine Lakin (Heather Duke), James Snyder (Kurt), PJ Griffith (Ram), Julie Garnye (Martha) Heather Off Broadway- Cast: Dan Domenech as JD, Barrett Wilbert Weed as Veronica, and Charissa Hogeland as Heather Chandler

Spongebob the Musical: Chicago (Try-Out)

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