It’s funny how, no matter what year a movie actually came out, it can only take a few lines to cement its place as a timeless classic–or damn it as a dated time capsule. Not that there’s anything inherently wrong with a movie being “dated,” but it can be yet another barrier for modern viewers trying to enjoy a film in as much of its original context as possible.
I’m taking a step back from a somewhat overwhelming stockpile of musicals in my DVR to get back to the basics, continuing on my “That’s Entertainment” list and just generally being open to watching new things, without the threat of Warning! Your DVR is currently 98% full!. That’s not the most conducive environment for watching films, so I’m going to go through my list and identify those that are most important to my overall education.
When you really get down to it, there are two types of musicals: the ones that take great care to explain every musical number in terms of a real-world scenario–be it a theatrical rehearsal, concert, or onstage performance–and, well, those that allow their characters to break into perfectly choreographed numbers at every whim. There are, …
Set your DVRs and request your reminders… here are the rare, Not-On-Netflix classic musicals airing for the remainder of August on TCM: Stingaree (1934) – August 4, 6:00am New Moon (1940) – August 4, 1:00pm Music for Madame (1937) – August 6, 6:00am A Damsel in Distress (1937) – August 6, 7:30am Screen Director’s Playhouse: It’s a …
Orchestra Wives is a great example of a band fully integrated into the picture’s overall narrative. Glenn Miller and his orchestra are the object of affection of the titular spouses, and the characters to whom we’re introduced throughout are a mix of actors and real-life band members.
Well, I’ve finally found the wonderful intersection of the growing number of “not available on Netflix so I should really, really watch these now” entries on my DVR, and my desire to watch every film featured in That’s Entertainment… Rose Marie!