Welcome back to One Woman’s Trash! This week, I’m putting on my theater geek hat to review Netflix’s new Happy Madison film, Don’t Say Good Luck, starring Sunny Sandler, Melanie Lynskey, and Max Greenfield.
Can Happy Madison actually pull off a heartfelt high school musical drama about grief, family, and high school theater? I’m breaking down the plot, the tearjerker ending, and whether its theater accuracy is correct! From chaotic vocal warmups and audition stress to high school intimacy direction and whether Waitress is way too intense for a high school production, we’re deciding if this movie is total trash or a hidden treasure.
Before we dive into the review, stick around for this week's Trash & Treasure debrief, where I’m covering:
Connor Storrie's buzzcut controversy
James Franco starring in AI-backed vertical on Shortical.
Remembering the legendary Dolly Parton
Joe Jonas’ viral note changes and tour growls making the internet lose its mind
Dancing out my stress in a SIX: The Musical workshop
