I love movie musicals. Especially the old MGM musicals where everyone is in fuzzy lense, the plots are completely improbable, and the whole thing ends with a million dollar dance number. Musicals make me happy and my local library has an extensive collection of them. (In fact, I'm 78% sure that there are more movies than books in our library.) I checked one out when Jeff was on call the other night and it was the perfect pick-me-up. I plan to watch and review one every time he's on call in an attempt to find the perfect movie musical. If you have any suggestions for a musical I simply must rent, let me know. (If you suggest "Grease" or "The Wiz," you are invited to stop reading my blog.) And so, the search begins!
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4 months ago
6 Wisecracks:
I am likewise a big fan of musicals, and especially Gene Kelly musicals. I was hooked from the first time I saw "Singing in the Rain." He also directed "Hello, Dolly!" Have you seen Judy Garland's "Meet Me in St. Louis?"
Jess already mentioned "Hello, Dolly!", but I was going to suggest it. It was my favorite musical, growing up. I love Judy Garland musicals as well.
Those are three of my favorites, Jess! Definitely on the list.
I'm guessing you've seen all of the classic American musicals, so maybe you should branch out into Indian movies. They've got all kinds of song and dance action. I wouldn't try any that haven't been recommended to you, but our two favorites, that we checked out from our local library, are 1. Dil Chata Hai and 2. Lagaan (it's also a sports story about cricket).
PS I couldn't agree more with your "mission field" comments. Well said.
I can't remember if this is a musical or not, but when I was in college my roommate and I watched this fabulous old black and white movie called Every Girl Should Be Married. It was hilarious!
A few more suggestions! None of these feature Judy Garland, so maybe it will help you branch out? Royal Wedding (Fred Astaire dances on the ceiling and there's a wedding, how can you go wrong?), Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (Marilyn at her best, or worst, depending on how you look at it), That's Entertainment (like a greatest hits of musicals), and An American in Paris (Fred Astaire again, can you tell he's my fave?)
If you ever decide to just go for old movies, sans musical numbers, check out the Thin Man series (mysteries- not scary- with an incredibly strong and hilarious supporting actress, Myrna Loy). The banter between Nick and Nora is fabulous. And finally, a classic, Roman Holiday with Audrey Hepburn in her first lead. Ok- this comment is WAY too long. Happy movie watching!
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