A Stephen Sondheim Musical Interlude

This is a movie blog most times, sometimes a TV blog but I can't let today pass without celebrating one of the greatest composers and lyricist - Stephen Sondheim. He won his only Oscar for his work on Dick Tracy, so you can't say he has nothing to do with le cinema

And good lord, Madonna is just phenomenal in that live performance. Talk about iconic. And, though I'll admit as much as any that Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street is far from flawless I can't fault Johnny and Helena for their acting at the best of times.

And, now for three of Sondheim's greatest songs...

 

            

           

Happy Birthday, genius.