Category Archives: Musicals

Choreography in ‘Singin’ in the Rain’ (1952)

Posted on July 8, 2022 by Debbi

Given that this film is a musical and a Gene Kelly musical, at that, and its profusion of classic song-and-dance sequences (but, you know the one I’m thinking about), there’s a bit less information online about the creative inspiration or … Continue reading →

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My Review of ‘Royal Wedding’ (1951)

Posted on November 12, 2020 by Debbi

This is a fun film if you like musicals, even if parts of the story are ludicrous some of the plot seems unlikely or weird. Let me explain. What we have here are the brother and sister dancing team of … Continue reading →

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Holiday Movie Suggestions – Part Four

Posted on December 20, 2018 by Debbi

One last round of short holiday movie reviews before we take a break from reviewing and make out our resolutions for the new year! I actually don’t believe in New Year’s resolutions. It just seemed like it was time for … Continue reading →

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My Review of ‘Baby Driver’ (2017)

Posted on February 15, 2018 by Debbi

I chose to see this movie under the impression that it was a heist film with music. It is an action/crime film crossed with a musical. It also employs some of the most over-the-top and unlikely special effects and scenarios … Continue reading →

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My Thoughts About ‘La La Land’ (2016)

Posted on October 5, 2017 by Debbi

an I finally got around to seeing this movie. And while I cannot properly call this a review (I gave up watching at about the 30 minute mark), I will share my thoughts about why I couldn’t watch it. I … Continue reading →

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My Review of ‘Help!’ (1965)

Posted on September 9, 2017 by Debbi

In lieu of the Saturday Matinee, this review is being submitted as part of the “Movie Scientist Blogathon: The Good, the Mad, the Lonely”, hosted by Christina Wehner and Ruth of Silver Screenings. In the case of this film, it would … Continue reading →

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My Review of ‘Easter Parade’ (1948)

Posted on June 11, 2017 by Debbi

This review is being posted as part of the Judy Garland Blogathon this weekend being hosted on the blog In The Good Old Days Of Classic Hollywood. This film is sort of like Pygmalion, if it hadn’t been made into … Continue reading →

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My Review of ‘All That Jazz’ (1979)

Posted on May 28, 2017 by Debbi

This review is being posted as part of the 2017 Medicine in the Movies Blogathon hosted by Charlene’s (Mostly) Classic Movie Reviews. While this film might not appear to be one about the medical profession (at least, at first glance), … Continue reading →

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My Review of ‘Rock ‘n’ Roll High School’ (1979)

Posted on September 2, 2016 by Debbi

This film is a throwback to a time when teen movies weren’t profound explorations of angst-ridden suburbanite kids. Nor is it quite like the foray into the social dynamic of the students at Ridgemont High, accompanied to music. It’s more … Continue reading →

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My Review of ‘The Singing Detective’ (1986)

Posted on June 29, 2016 by Debbi

Today I’m reviewing a show that actually originated on the BBC. Although a movie was made based on this show, I have yet to see it. However, this show (which was essentially a miniseries) impressed me so much that I … Continue reading →

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