Saw SWEENEY TODD last night with some of the actors from LYDIA. It was decadent and lovely, and it made me want to slit someone’s throat. I do like how Tim Burton makes the camera move like a rollercoaster, or a video game.

My favorite performance was Anthony’s, (Jamie Campbell Bower) which surprised me, cause I’ve seen a lot of insipid Anthonys – but this one was nicely blood-spattered and tormented. Joanna drove him mad.

For what’s the sound of the world out there?
(What, Mr. Todd? What, Mr. Todd? What is that sound?)
Those crunching noises pervading the air!
(Yes, Mr. Todd! Yes, Mr. Todd! Yes, all around!)
It’s man devouring man, my dear!
And who are we to deny it in here?

Here’s a video of Angela and George tearing up that number, “A Little Priest.”