![]() ![]() The second is when Rannels' character is pointing out the hypocrisy of local Christians decrying homosexuality but falling short of other Biblical teachings. It's got a catchy hook and one that becomes a reoccurring theme for the show. The first is when Corden's character takes our lesbian teen to the mall for a makeover. His camera is constantly, uncontrollably moving during the numerous musical numbers, attempting to compensate for the generic quality of the majority of them. The man loves applying slick gloss to trash. Director Ryan Murphy's style and sensibilities work well within the realm of musical theater a decade of television curation for FX and now Netflix has made him an expert on camp and flash. A team of out-of-work theater actors (Meryl Streep, Anthony Rannels, Nicole Kidman, James Corden) see publicity value in rallying to her cause, so they decamp to Indiana and challenge the homophobic PTA leader (Kerry Washington) who refuses to hold an inclusive prom. The Prom is based on a short-lived Broadway musical about a girl in Indiana who wants to bring her girlfriend to the school prom and the ensuing media controversy that erupts. It's full of big feelings, declarations of self-identity, an unabashed love of the transformative power of theater, and its power of positivity can be a balm to many during this holiday season. ![]()
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