When I was 12 years old, somebody gave me the music from Andrew Lloyd Webber's Phantom of the Opera with Michael Crawford and Sarah Brightman performing in the lead roles. A flame was ignited. Soon, I had the the poster, t-shirt, earrings, perfume, music box, libretto and the mask. I even owned the Lon Chaney silent film version of the story. Yeah. Obsessed.
I went to go see it live in San Francisco which was only 45 minutes from where I grew up. I was amazed the stage production. I remember getting chills throughout at the sights and sounds. The obsession lasted a year or so and eventually tapered after I had seen every known movie or show about the Phantom...and then I discovered real boys. (=
Later as a college student in London I saw the show there and it was like bumping into a sexy ex-boyfriend--leading me to get hooked on the music again for awhile. A brief relapse.
Years skimmed by and then not too long ago the movie came out. I think there is a plot against me, because just as I had forgotten all about it--they stick Gerard Butler in the role as Phantom. Curse them. So, yeah, I own the movie and watch it now and then. It doesn't take over my brain like it did when I was 12 years old, but I like the music and well...Gerard Butler!
I'm not even a big musical theater fan, really. But some things just resonate.(= Look. At. Him. Sighhhhh...
What reoccurring obsession do you have?
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I get like that with the Dawn of the Dead remake though. Just when I forget about it, there it is on Syfy. Or we pass the Pottery Barn in the mall, or hands start clawing their way out of the grass while we're mountain biking through the cemetery. Takes me back every time...
So, I'm a little embarassed to admit this but my ocassional reoccuring obsession is with Grease! I love Danny Zukko and I spent years (yes years) learning all of Sandy's songs...hopelessly devoted to youooo. I'm blushing as a write this! I can still sit down and watch the whole thing whenever it happens to be on t.v. Phantom is way more cool than a reoccuring Grease obsession!
Sean- HAHAH! Oh, I hate it when that happens...(= If you are a zombie fan maybe I can hook you up if that new SyFy zombie comedy starts up.
Johanna-
(= Grease is fun! I saw the stage version when I lived in London-- the guy who played Danny put on a convincing American accent and was a total babe.
I've always been obsessed with The Princess Bride, The Wizard of Oz, and Alice in Wonderland (in film and book form).
What reoccurring obsession do I have? Hmmm. Books. Too obvious? It's true though. I can't go a week without buying some.
I saw Phantom in Vegas... but once was probably enough for me.
I saw Phantom in Vegas... but once was probably enough for me.
P.s. Also--like you--I fell in LOVE with the Phantom in London! We got those wonderful CHEAP student tickets with incredibly awesome seats and it was spine chilling!
I'd have to say that I am obsessed with the movie The Princess Bride. I watch it all the time!
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