It is easy to forget that John Travolta can sing and dance. Considering the films he chose for the latter years of his career, he seems to have left that side of his talents behind him but Saturday Night Fever … Continue reading Saturday Night Fever (1977) Review
Singin in the Rain comes from a time when movie musicals were stories with music added and Singin’ in the Rain is one of the best of them. This is because it showcases the classic talents of Gene Kelly, who … Continue reading Singin’ in the Rain (1952) Review
There is something perfectly simple about Billy Elliot. At its core it is a movie about a boy who disobeys his family’s wishes and pursues ballet dancing in secret. Not exactly a complex, deep plot but hidden just underneath this is … Continue reading Billy Elliot (2000) Review
As long as you like musicals, you’ll love The Greatest Showman. As long as you are well aware that you are going to see a movie where each scene is a link to another epic musical number which will involve dancing, … Continue reading Review 700! – The Greatest Showman (2017)
Regardless of how you feel about musical cinema, once the opening song of La La Land begins and a huge choreographed set-piece atop cars reaches it’s conclusion, I defy anyone to not at least be tapping their feet. If you allow it, … Continue reading Oscars Month: La La Land (2016) Review
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