Articles related to "Hollywood Musicals"
As the Stars Turn
An analysis of the 1952 classic MGM musical, "Singin' In the Rain," focusing on the film's adherence to early Hollywood and vaudeville traditions.
hollywood • musicals • gene kelly
An analysis of the 1952 classic MGM musical, "Singin' In the Rain," focusing on the film's adherence to early Hollywood and vaudeville traditions.
hollywood • musicals • gene kelly
Oscar Musicals from the 1960s
In a time of social and political unrest, the musical film drew millions to the movies. This popularity was reflected in a record setting four Oscar musical winners.
oscar musical 1960s • musical films • musical film • classic musical • musicals best picture
In a time of social and political unrest, the musical film drew millions to the movies. This popularity was reflected in a record setting four Oscar musical winners.
oscar musical 1960s • musical films • musical film • classic musical • musicals best picture
Elvis Musicals: The Early 60's Musicals
Usually classified as travelogues the Elvis Presley films made from 1960 to 1965 were not as formulaic as they seem to be.
elvis presley • hollywood musicals • fary tale musicals • folk musicals • semi integrated musicals
Usually classified as travelogues the Elvis Presley films made from 1960 to 1965 were not as formulaic as they seem to be.
elvis presley • hollywood musicals • fary tale musicals • folk musicals • semi integrated musicals
Film Review: Sweeney Todd (2007)
Burton's ultra-violent foray into the land of Hollywood musicals leaves Depp deprived while giving viewers vapid singing and blood that will stain their minds for days.
sweeny todd film review • sweeney tood • demon barber • fleet street • hollywood musicals
Burton's ultra-violent foray into the land of Hollywood musicals leaves Depp deprived while giving viewers vapid singing and blood that will stain their minds for days.
sweeny todd film review • sweeney tood • demon barber • fleet street • hollywood musicals
Les Demoiselles de Rochefort - Film Review
Real-life sisters Catherine Deneuve and Francoise Dorleac star alongside Hollywood legend Gene Kelly in Jacques Demy's Les Demoiselles de Rochefort.
les demoiselles de rochefort • catherine deneuve • jacques demy • gene kelly • musical
Real-life sisters Catherine Deneuve and Francoise Dorleac star alongside Hollywood legend Gene Kelly in Jacques Demy's Les Demoiselles de Rochefort.
les demoiselles de rochefort • catherine deneuve • jacques demy • gene kelly • musical
Elvis Musicals: Mid to Late 1960's
Although usually criticised Elvis mid to late 60's movies were still relevant for their times.
elvis • hollywood musicals • b movies • sam katzman • harum scarum
Although usually criticised Elvis mid to late 60's movies were still relevant for their times.
elvis • hollywood musicals • b movies • sam katzman • harum scarum
Once in a Lullaby
"Over the Rainbow" is considered the greatest song ever written, but it almost never made it to the screen.
the wizard of oz • wizard of oz • oz • over the rainbow • somewhere over the rainbow
"Over the Rainbow" is considered the greatest song ever written, but it almost never made it to the screen.
the wizard of oz • wizard of oz • oz • over the rainbow • somewhere over the rainbow
Musicals...live or movies?
Musical theatre is growing in one direction...the stage. Movie musicals are a thing of the past.
musical • musical theatre • hollywood • singin' in the rain • the wizard of oz
Musical theatre is growing in one direction...the stage. Movie musicals are a thing of the past.
musical • musical theatre • hollywood • singin' in the rain • the wizard of oz
Seven Movies to Look forward to in 2009
With so many movies to choose from at the box office it can be difficult to decide what to see. Below are a few titles that might be worth checking out.
terminator salvation • the lovely bones • new moon • nine • where the wild things are
With so many movies to choose from at the box office it can be difficult to decide what to see. Below are a few titles that might be worth checking out.
terminator salvation • the lovely bones • new moon • nine • where the wild things are
The Films of Lars von Trier
Lars von Trier has consistently rejected the tenets of Hollywood film-making in films like Dancer in the Dark and Breaking the Waves.
lars von trier • emily watson • bjork • dancer in the dark • breaking the waves
Lars von Trier has consistently rejected the tenets of Hollywood film-making in films like Dancer in the Dark and Breaking the Waves.
lars von trier • emily watson • bjork • dancer in the dark • breaking the waves
The Umbrellas of Cherbourg- Review
Jacques Demy pays homage to the American musical, but replaces the sugar-coated romance of Hollywood with a realistic storyline about a failed relationship.
the umbrellas of cherbourg • catherine deneuve • jacques demy • les parapluies de cherbourg • nino castelnuovo
Jacques Demy pays homage to the American musical, but replaces the sugar-coated romance of Hollywood with a realistic storyline about a failed relationship.
the umbrellas of cherbourg • catherine deneuve • jacques demy • les parapluies de cherbourg • nino castelnuovo
Visiting Austria's Villa Trapp
Villa Trapp has the potential to deliver to musical theatre and film fans as the hotel and park joins Salzburg's The Sound of Music Tour in 2008.
the sound of music • villa trapp aigen • salzburg austria • maria von trapp and family • von trapp family
Villa Trapp has the potential to deliver to musical theatre and film fans as the hotel and park joins Salzburg's The Sound of Music Tour in 2008.
the sound of music • villa trapp aigen • salzburg austria • maria von trapp and family • von trapp family
Black Musicals: Scenes and Shorts
One of the best ways to enjoy the best of African American talent in classic Hollywood is in the musical shorts, which were created to complement the main feature, and easily (unfortunately) excisible scenes from musicals, which, ironically, were many times the best part of the movie.
duke ellington • billie holiday • bessie smith • st. louis blues • lena horne
One of the best ways to enjoy the best of African American talent in classic Hollywood is in the musical shorts, which were created to complement the main feature, and easily (unfortunately) excisible scenes from musicals, which, ironically, were many times the best part of the movie.
duke ellington • billie holiday • bessie smith • st. louis blues • lena horne
Bulbs: The Alpha and Omega
Gary muses on Bulbs and fashion trends along with a few childhood memories.
fashion trend • chilhood memories • gardening • gardens • bulbs
Gary muses on Bulbs and fashion trends along with a few childhood memories.
fashion trend • chilhood memories • gardening • gardens • bulbs
Gene Kelly
Three films by which to trace the rise and fall of one of filmdom's great musical stars
gene kelly • fred astaire • judy garland • for me and my gal • frank sinatra
Three films by which to trace the rise and fall of one of filmdom's great musical stars
gene kelly • fred astaire • judy garland • for me and my gal • frank sinatra
Mercury Rev's greatest album
Mercury Rev's 1995 classic 'See You on the Other Side' is a sprawlingly ambitious mix of beautiful melodies, complex arrangements and psychedelic lullabies
mercury rev • see you on the other side • flaming lips • dave fridmann • yerself is steam
Mercury Rev's 1995 classic 'See You on the Other Side' is a sprawlingly ambitious mix of beautiful melodies, complex arrangements and psychedelic lullabies
mercury rev • see you on the other side • flaming lips • dave fridmann • yerself is steam
Movie Review: Sweeney Todd
Tim Burton's adaptation of Stephen Sondheim's Grand Guignol musical Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street is gruesome fun. 9/10
sweeney todd: the demon barber of fleet street • tim burton • stephen sondheim • johnny depp • paramount pictures
Tim Burton's adaptation of Stephen Sondheim's Grand Guignol musical Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street is gruesome fun. 9/10
sweeney todd: the demon barber of fleet street • tim burton • stephen sondheim • johnny depp • paramount pictures
Sullivan's Travels: An Appreciation
Sullivan's Travels remains as fresh as ever, mixing its director's schizophrenic mastery of language and sight gag, comedy and drama, whimsy and deeply felt values.
sullivan's travels • preston sturges • joel mccrea • veronica lake • coen brothers
Sullivan's Travels remains as fresh as ever, mixing its director's schizophrenic mastery of language and sight gag, comedy and drama, whimsy and deeply felt values.
sullivan's travels • preston sturges • joel mccrea • veronica lake • coen brothers
The History of Calypso Music
Calypso music has its origins in 19th century Trinidad and Tobago and is famous throughout the world for its sometimes humorous lyrics and social commentary.
history of calypso • how calypso started • where did calypso start • golden age of calypso • famous calypso singers
Calypso music has its origins in 19th century Trinidad and Tobago and is famous throughout the world for its sometimes humorous lyrics and social commentary.
history of calypso • how calypso started • where did calypso start • golden age of calypso • famous calypso singers
Film Review of Meet Me in St. Louis (1944)
The classic movie, Meet Me in St. Louis, is the perfect model of a wholesome MGM musical. A period film set in 1903 St. Louis, it stars Judy Garland and Margaret O'Brien.
classic mgm musical • meet me in st. louis • judy garland • margaret o'brien • vincente minnelli
The classic movie, Meet Me in St. Louis, is the perfect model of a wholesome MGM musical. A period film set in 1903 St. Louis, it stars Judy Garland and Margaret O'Brien.
classic mgm musical • meet me in st. louis • judy garland • margaret o'brien • vincente minnelli
Irene Dunne: A Forgotten Legacy
Why isn't Irene Dunne ranked with the best actresses of classic Hollywood? It isn't because she lacked talent. Find out why she has slipped through the cracks of popular memory and learn about two performances that prove what a shame it is that she isn't better known.
love affair • show boat • leo mccarey • james whale • charles boyer
Why isn't Irene Dunne ranked with the best actresses of classic Hollywood? It isn't because she lacked talent. Find out why she has slipped through the cracks of popular memory and learn about two performances that prove what a shame it is that she isn't better known.
love affair • show boat • leo mccarey • james whale • charles boyer
Spooky Series & Freaky Films for Friday the 13th
Superstition surrounds "Friday the 13th," but while shaking on the sofa, why not snuggle up to some fun frights of film and television?
walt disney • the wizard of oz • harry potter • j.k.rowling • roald dahl
Superstition surrounds "Friday the 13th," but while shaking on the sofa, why not snuggle up to some fun frights of film and television?
walt disney • the wizard of oz • harry potter • j.k.rowling • roald dahl
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