I realize that certain sociological and biological facts are glossed over or only hinted at in these films, but the small triumphs, problems and conflicts of everyday people and our eternal, fallible human nature were exquisitely captured in some of these films. One of the reasons that I love this ...

I just thinking that Christine Ebersole would have made a great fiancee if they ever did a musical version of Young Frankenstein . Megan Mullally has a great singing voice; glad to see she'll be back on the boards. She needs to be in NY. Sutton Foster is also a charismatic actress with a beautiful s...

Lady Peel (aka Beatrice Lillie) was far better known for her stage work, especially revues and her work with Noel Coward. She performed ditties of double-entendre that parodied the musical styles of her previous generation. She also played the medium in High Spirits , Hugh Martin's ( Meet Me in St. ...

A favorite reference of mine happens in Terry Gilliams' Brazil . There's a scene wherein Sam Lowry (Jonathan Pryce) is escaping the monolithic office building where he works. He runs from the elevator bank toward the wide lobby stairs as a janitor is cleaning them. Armed guards enter and ascend the ...

You're correct, Anne, that gays were inappropriately portrayed on the screen over the years (and still are). The import of this series is found as much in Robert Osborne's interviews as in the movies themselves. Hopefully these commentaries will put issues in the perspective of their time. I think i...

The aria -- I have dreamt -- from Herrmann's Wuthering Heights is dreamy. Renee Fleming has a wonderful recording of it on her I Want Magic! cd.

I guess I'll give this a go: Introduction : Singin' in the Rain from The Hollywood Revue with Cliff "Ukelele Ike" Edwards . Singin' in the Rain from Speak Easily with Jimmy Durante . Singin' in the Rain from Little Nellie Kelly with Judy Garland . Singin' in the Rain from Singin' in the Ra...

Well, I think that stories of the scope of GWTW are really better suited to be operas than "musicals." That's exactly where I was going to go with this one. Gone With the Wind would make a terrific opera. Scarlett's aria closing the Act II ("I'll Never Go Hungry Again") would be...

Ben, where are you seeing this? Are you referring to the "shopping" pages? Have you a link?

This July's Silent Film Festival schedule has been announced. Opening with Ramon Novarro and Norma Shearer in Ernst Lubitsch ' 1927 telling of The Student Prince in Old Heidelberg on Frida y the 13th , 2007 . This classic romance will be paired with Beauty Spots in America: Hot Springs, Arizona from...

I saw Call Her Savage years ago at a revival cinema. I seem to recall a risque scene with Ms. Bow and a bullwhip. Does this ring a bell? Is it my vivid imagination running wild again? "The more I see of men, the more I like dogs." Clara Bow

It's so great to see Mitch and Peggy again! Thanks Jon!

I noticed that Kino DVD is selling a three-disc set of Zou Zou, Princess Tam Tam and Siren of the Tropics...

I wondered if Starbucks got it's name from N. Richard Nash's play/movie! Anyone know that background? John Cullum is just as strong as ever, though he seemed underused in the role of Lizzie's father. The cast came out to answer questions from the audience after the show. To my disappointment, Mr. Cu...

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I don't get it. I tried clicking the last poster alongside the thread title, but it took me to that poster's profile. What am I doing wrong?