Chicago: Jazz, Murder, and The Ol' Razzle Dazzle

Join Dan Clark and Alex Grace as they dive into the dazzling world of the 2002 musical, Chicago. This week, Dan introduces Alex to a film that's brimming with glitz, glamor, and some unforgettable musical numbers.

Alex, who had never seen the film before, shares his fresh take on this spectacular movie. Listen in as they discuss the film's standout performances, including Renee Zellweger as the ambitious Roxy Hart, Catherine Zeta-Jones as the sultry Velma Kelly, and Richard Gere as the suave lawyer Billy Flynn. They also delve into the movie's stunning choreography, vibrant 1920s setting, and the unique way it transitions between reality and Roxy's musical fantasies.

Whether you're a fan of musicals or just love a good story, this episode is sure to entertain. And if you've never seen Chicago, you might just find yourself adding it to your watchlist!

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Where to Watch Chicago (No Sponsored Links, Not an exhaustive list.)

Stream

Available on various streaming platforms (With subscription, unless noted otherwise)

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Things we talked about during the episode!

Chicago (2002) IMDb ( https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0299658/ )

Renee Zellweger Wikipedia ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ren%C3%A9e_Zellweger )

Catherine Zeta-Jones Wikipedia ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catherine_Zeta-Jones )

Richard Gere Wikipedia ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Gere )

Queen Latifah Wikipedia ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queen_Latifah )

John C. Reilly Wikipedia ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_C._Reilly )

Lucy Liu Wikipedia ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lucy_Liu )

Chicago (musical) Wikipedia ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago_(musical) )

Rob Marshall Wikipedia ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rob_Marshall )

Chasing Amy Wikipedia ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chasing_Amy )

Rent (film) Wikipedia ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rent_(film) )

Danny Elfman Wikipedia ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Danny_Elfman )

Home Alone 2: Lost in New York Wikipedia ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Home_Alone_2:_Lost_in_New_York )

The Great Gatsby Wikipedia ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Great_Gatsby )

Bowfinger Wikipedia ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bowfinger )