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.
Category Archive: Musicals
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 …
Another Learning Experience
My new lesson learned today was this: Joel Schumacher should stick to directing musicals. The first CD I ever owned was the original ‘Phantom of the Opera’ CD which I got for Christmas back in 1990. I have the entire thing memorized and had always hoped to see it onstage someday. That never happened but …
Virginia Mayo
I honestly don’t know much about Ms. Mayo’s personal life or anything extensive about her career. However, she appeared in two of my favorite James Cagney films: White Heat and West Point Story. The latter is a silly musical, but it’s loads of fun and Ms. Mayo’s performance was sizzling. Visit her official site for …
Maybe Bush Has Watched Too Many Marx Brothers Movies?
Marxism of the Day: Lyrics from “Laws of Administration” in the film ‘Duck Soup‘ If any form of pleasure is exhibited. Report to me and it will prohibited. I’ll put my foot down, So shall it be. This is the land of the Free. The last man nearly ruined this place, He didn’t know what …
TCM Celebrates the Movie Musical!
I’m a huge fan of musicals so it made me very happy to find out that Turner Classic Movies is celebrating the movie musical next month. Every Tuesday and Wednesday, TCM will be airing nothing BUT musicals. I’ve posted the schedule of musicals on my site and have highlighted those that are my favorites. If …
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