Category Archive: Classic Film & TV
We’ve lost another MGM Musical Star
I’m a huge fan of classic films of all genres and across all studios. However, there’s a special place in my heart for MGM musicals. With production values above and beyond almost all other studios, even the worst MGM musical had something going for it. Kathryn Grayson was one of the many stars in the …
When the Saints…
A great scene from a mediocre movie: Louis Armstrong and Danny Kaye in The Five Pennys
Dancing in the Dark
Sad news today. Cyd Charisse has passed away at the age of 87. Read the AFP article HERE. Fred Astaire only made two films with Cyd but the impression these two films made on me were significant. The Bandwagon – arguably Fred Astaire’s best film – and Silk Stockings are filled with humor, great music …
All singing, all dancing, all blazing roscoes
I’m not feeling well today and i’m stuck at home in bed so I thought I’d make another entry in my ‘series’ of favorites. Today’s entry is the third actor in my trio of number ones – James Cagney. Two posts ago I told how I first became interested in James Cagney via Michael J. …
Gene who?
If you want to hear me go off on a rant, mention Fred Astaire’s widow. If you want to piss me off, tell me Fred Astaire was a no-talent hoofer. If you want to be my friend forever tell me Fred Astaire was the best dancer in musical films ever. Strangely enough, however, I did …
Hmph
I know Audrey Hepburn is the star of the movie, but I am not happy with this cover for the new 50th Anniversary Edition DVD of Funny Face. Audrey has not only a full body shot but a HUUUGE head shot, and there’s Fred Astaire, over in the corner, as if he’s just a minor …
Ooh! Ooh! Ooh!
I’ve been waiting for this collection since studios (finally) started releasing classic films. It has four of my favorite films – Babes in Arms, Babes on Broadway, Girl Crazy and Strike Up the Band. Of course, almost anything Mickey and Judy appear in is something I’m going to want.
Wish I could embed video…
…because if I could I would embed this. Fan of Monty Python AND Star Trek? Check out this YouTube Video: Kirk and Crew visit Camelot
Mixed Feelings
This isn’t the first time this has happened, and I dare say that it isn’t going to be the last. Gene Kelly’s image is being used to sell Volkswagen cars. The new commercial features his face grafted onto a modern dancer doing modern dance moves. The re-creation of the ‘Singing in the Rain’ street set …
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