Phantom of the Opera discussion
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Dec 02, 2010 04:46PM
Hello and welcome, Gabrielle. :-)
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Hello! I answer to Dhes, Dhestiny, UniquelyMoi and UM :) I've only seen the POTO movie, but I really enjoyed it. My daughter has seen the play, the movie, and plays the music on the piano all the time! I love hearing her play.I'm looking forward to meeting new people and talking about books, stuff, and of course, Phantom! :)
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You're welcome! By the way, when was this group started?
UniquelyMoi *~*Dhestiny*~* wrote: "Hello! I answer to Dhes, Dhestiny, UniquelyMoi and UM :) I've only seen the POTO movie, but I really enjoyed it. My daughter has seen the play, the movie, and plays the music on the piano all the t..."Welcome and thanks for signing on as a Mod. You are doing a great job of organizing. I participate as I can around deadlines and am happy to see all the new folders and topics you've launched. I've already promoted the group outside of Goodreads to my fan base (POTO and historical) and will continue to do so. You and Sandi have a passion for this group--lets let it shine!
Cheers!
Jennifer
Thanks, Jennifer!! Hopefully we can attract more members and and bring more people to the Phantom side :)
UniquelyMoi *~*Dhestiny*~* wrote: "Thanks, Jennifer!! Hopefully we can attract more members and and bring more people to the Phantom side :)"WRT this specific group (which I have left and come back to a couple of times), I think that it's not so much about organizing as it is about ... demographics (I am trying to be kind). When there's a whole lot of "OMG my teacher is so mean" sorts of posts (which has happened in this group in the past), the older folks tend to move on ... and then the group dies out.
So, it will be interesting to see how it all pans out.
I agree that the kinds of posters can make a huge difference in the appeal of a group, but I also believe that if you want to attract new members to your group, you need to give them something that will keep their attention, and something that is simple to navigate, allowing them to find their way around the group.As a reader, if I'm looking for a specific group to visit for information regarding a book, author or series I'm interested in, I'm much more likely to spend time in one that I can find my way around in and not have to sort through thread after thread after thread before finding what interests me.
As you say, we'll see how it all pans out :)
UniquelyMoi *~*Dhestiny*~* wrote: "I agree that the kinds of posters can make a huge difference in the appeal of a group, but I also believe that if you want to attract new members to your group, you need to give them something that..."If I gave the impression that organization was unimportant, I apologize. I agree with your point. I *do* think it's possible to dilute a thematic group and make it too general as well, but I have an open mind. That's the nice thing about free agency, you know?
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Dhestiny has done a great job of organizing & helping me get this group in shape...I for one love the POTO..but its nice to have other stuff to talk about & share with members..Im grateful for her help.
Hello, I'm Danielle. Dhestiny invited me to join. I haven't read the book, but I enjoyed the movie with Gerard Butler a lot!
Thanks for the invite Dhes! I have not read the book yet, but I have wanted to for a while. Maybe y'all can convince to do it soon rather than later! :)Hi Sandi and Danielle.
Hey, Lady D and Alycia! Thanks so much for joining! We're all in the same boat. I've seen the movie and loved it, but not read the book. The more time I spend here, though, the more I'm looking forward to it!!
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And if any of you want start with a POTO book the orginial one is good but the one Im reading now by Susan Kay is really good..
Oh, that's good to know, Sandi!! I just started a thread for First Time Readers. I'm going to read POTO this coming year.
UniquelyMoi *~*Dhestiny*~* wrote: "Oh, that's good to know, Sandi!! I just started a thread for First Time Readers. I'm going to read POTO this coming year."We can read it together if you want
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I'd love that, Alycia!!! Buddy reads are great with you!I even started a thread for first time Phantom readers. We'll decide on which version to use and go for it!
UniquelyMoi *~*Dhestiny*~* wrote: "I'd love that, Alycia!!! Buddy reads are great with you!I even started a thread for first time Phantom readers. We'll decide on which version to use and go for it!"
Lol, right back at you!
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That might be fun, Sandi.
I think it would be fun to read several Phantom based novels together as a group.
Hi, Dhestiny, Alycia and Sandi!
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I am always happy to see another POTO movie Phanatic. I just love it. Welcome to our group.
Alex-wa wrote: "Hi, I'm Alex. I LOVE POTO!(: I have seen the movie about a million times and I am currently reading the origional novel by Gaston Leroux. For Spring Break, my family and I are going to NYC to see P..."Hello and welcome, Alex.
Hi Alex, welcome to the group! I've been under the weather for a couple days and didn't pop in sooner, I'm sorry.
Often the books are very different from the movies, and sometimes it's only because our vision of the book is different from the screen writer's or the director's.
Alex-wa wrote: "Thanks for welcoming me everyone! Oh and I finished the book and it was AMAZING, although it was WAY different from the movie."The only film version of POTO that is even close to the book is the 1925 Lon Chaney silent, and the ending is vastly different.
As Dhestiny says, our vision and the director's will differ. :-)
'Ello! The name is Way. Waynard. Nice to meet you! I'm a 'Phan' as some of us call ourselves. I've been one for, well, about forever. Read the book, watched the movie, etc...
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Looking forward to chatting with you:)
Wow, I seem to be a bit behind . . . anyway, greetings, phellow phans. I've seen the 2004 movie, the 80's horror movie, read the book, seen the musical,read a bunch of other books, and am currently trying to get my hands on the supposedly existing cartoon. It seems to be avoiding me, however.
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Hey all! Annie here, I'm probably NOT the biggest phan here, but I'm reading the book currently and was asked to join by a buddy of mine so....Here I am. I look forward to finishing the book and hearing what all of your opinions are! I live with a huge Phantom fan and so will probably be learning more as time goes on that I can't wait to discuss here! Later, Annie
Hi Annie, we're so glad you joined us :)
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Hello! I'm new! I've seen the movie and read the book but I havent had a chance to see the play live. Next time I'm in Vegas I will drag my hubbie. Did anyone else read this? I'm so going.http://movies.msn.com/movies/article....
Hi Jessie! Welcome to the group! We're glad you're here. I'm going to go check that link now!
Oh well, the link isn't working for me.
Sorry, I don't know why the link isn't working. Here is the gist of the article:To mark its 25th anniversary, "The Phantom of the Opera" is coming to a movie theater near you.
Producers will broadcast a special performance of the show from London's Royal Albert Hall to movie houses in America, the U.K., Europe, Japan and Australia. A live performance on Oct. 2 will be followed by rebroadcasts on Oct. 5, 6 and 11.
Ramin Karimloo and Sierra Boggess, who co-starred in the "Phantom" sequel "Love Never Dies," will reunite for the special presentation. More than 200 original and current cast members are expected to make appearances.
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Oh my goodness! I love POTO! I've based my entire singing style around Christine Daee.... Love it soooo soooo sooo much :D
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Welcome aboard, McKenna! I love your name, and I hope you enjoy the group!
Phantom of the Opera
Books mentioned in this topic
An Eternity of This: A Phantom of the Opera Tale (other topics)In The Eye of The Beholder: A Novel of The Phantom of the Opera (other topics)
