The Morning Watch: ‘Little Women’ Scene Breakdown, Looking Back At ‘Street Fighter’ & More
The Morning Watchis a recurring feature that highlights a handful of noteworthy videos from around the web. They could be video essays, fanmade productions, featurettes, short films, hilarious sketches, or just anything that has to do with our favorite movies and TV shows.
In this edition, listen as directorGreta Gerwigbreaks down a scene from her outstanding new adaptation of the classic novelLittle Women. Plus, take a look back at the blockbuster disaster that was the big screen adaptation of theStreet Fightervideo game franchise, and watch asSesame Streetcharacters impersonate each other.
First up, Greta Gerwig is getting plenty of acclaim for directing a refreshing and magnificent adaptation ofLittle Women. And if you want some insight into how she did it,The New York Timeshas her down a wonderful scene featuring Jo March (Saoirse Ronan) and Theodore “Laurie” Laurence (Timothée Chalamet) as they partake in their own outdoor dance party away from everyone else.
Next up, before the success ofMortal Kombatat the box office, another popular fighting video game was the first on the big screen.Street Fightereven brought action heavyweight Jean-Claude Van Damme, the incredible Raul Julia, and pre-Mulan actress Ming-Na Wen, but as this look back at the movie fromSyFywill show you, there’s a reason it’s not all that memorable.
Finally, continuing their 50th anniversary fun, the Muppets from the Children’s Television Workshop program Sesame Street stopped byVanity Fairto try to impersonate each other. Big Bird, Cookie Monster, Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Bert, Ernie, Oscar the Grouch, Grover, Mr. Snuffleupagus, Rosita and The Count all try their hands at impressions, and it’s just delightful.
