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The Barden Treblemakers
Apr 10, 2014
Published in
The Artists
Does every heroic a cappella singing group need a foil? If the early 2010’s have taught us anything, the answer is yes. The all male Barden Treblemakers were not just talented, but were a bit cocky; making them that much easier to dislike, though you could not help but respect them.
The Bullet Points:
Movie Appeared:
Pitch Perfect (2012)
Actors:
Skylar Astin (Jesse)
Adam Devine (Bumper)
Utkarsh Ambudkar (Donald)
Ben Platt (Benji)
Songs you might remember:
Let it Whip
Right Round
Why you should vote for them:
There was no denying the vocal talent on display here.
Why you should not vote for them:
Is a cappella really a form of music that should be celebrated here?
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The Barden Bellas
Apr 10, 2014
Published in
The Artists
In the very successful musical comedy, Pitch Perfect, we witnessed the all-girl a cappella singing group from Barden University compete for singing excellence. The movie was not just successful because the actors could really sing, but the ensemble cast was comprised of many talented women who had a solid script to work with. It actually was not a big surprise that this was successful and that a sequel is planned.
The Bullet Points:
Movie Appeared:
Pitch Perfect (2012)
Actors:
Anna Kendrick (Beca)
Anna Camp (Aubrey)
Brittany Snow (Chloe)
Rebel Wilson (Fat Amy)
Ester Dean (Cynthia)
Alexis Knapp (Stacy)
Hana Mae Lee (Lilly)
Songs you might remember:
Cups
Just the Way you Are/Just A Dream
Price Tag/Don’t You Forget About Me/Give Me Everything
Why you should vote for them:
Not only were they talented at singing, but they entertained us while doing it.
Why you should not vote for them:
Is a cappella really a form of music that should be celebrated here?
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The Barbusters
Apr 10, 2014
Published in
The Artists
Not everything Michael J. Fox did in the last half of the 80’s worked as shown by the 1987 film Light of Day, where he played one half of a brother/sister working class bar band. It was not so much that the movie was bad, but there was a certain type of likable role that people wanted, or would ever want to see him in; and this wasn’t it. The sister in the equation is Joan Jett, who while decent in her acting, was not somebody who fans cared to see at that time, as she was three years past her prime and twenty years before her renaissance. We are very curious to see how many votes this entry gets, if it gets any at all.
The Bullet Points:
Movies Appeared:
Light of Day (1987)
Actors:
Michael J. Fox (Adam Banjo)
Joan Jett (Roy Sullivan)
Songs you might remember:
(Just Around the Corner to the) Light of Day
Why you should vote for them:
The music actually wasn’t too bad.
Why you should not vote for them:
The film did poorly and both Fox and Jett are known for many other things.
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Barbara Jean
Apr 10, 2014
Published in
The Artists
She may not have always been the focal point of the large ensemble cast in Robert Altman’s “Nashville” but Barbara Jean was presented as the budding singing star of the Country Music capital. Played by Ronee Blakely in what was the role of her life, Barbara Jean was emotionally fragile and super talented; a common elixir for the young stars of any musical genre. Blakely was nominated for an Academy Award (Supporting Actress) for this role.
The Bullet Points:
Movie Appeared:
Nashville (1975)
Actors:
Ronee Blakely
Songs you might remember:
Dues
Tapedeck inhis Tractor
My Idaho Home
Why you should vote for her:
This was a good combination of acting and singing.
Why you should not vote for her:
We did call this the Fictitious “Rock and Roll” Hall of Fame. The Country flavor may hurt.
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