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giovedì 7 luglio 2011

Ziegfeld Follies(MGM,1946)

Nice movie directed by Vincente Minnelli with a cool three memorable musical numbers and other good numbers.

"This Heart of Mine".
Superb modern dance number performed by Astaire with Lucille Bremer. Music by Harry Warren.



"The Babbitt and the Bromide".
Essentially, the only work of Fred Astaire with Gene Kelly. A masterpiece danced in two styles to the tune of Gershwin song.



"Limehouse Blues".
Another sublime modern dance number created by Eugene Loring and Fred Astaire and performed by Fred and Lucille Bremer. Music by Philip Braham.


"A Great Lady Has an Interview".
Nice song number performed by Judy Garland and boys. Music and lyrics by Roger Edens and Kay Thompson.

mercoledì 23 marzo 2011

The Pirate (MGM,1948)

One of the greatest musicals of the movie history. Great direction by Minnelli, nice script, beautiful sets, costumes and colors, good song numbers, but above all, masterpiece dance numbers created and performed by Gene Kelly. Music by Cole Porter.

"Niña".
Unforgettable tour de force by Kelly 🎺 🎼 🎭 🎻 🎥


"Be a Clown".
Gene Kelly with the Nicholas brothers, memorable modern dance number.



"Mack the Black".
Good song number by Judy Garland.



"Love of My Life".
Another nice song number performed by Judy Garland.



"Be a Clown" (reprise).
Enjoyable finale with Judy and Gene.

lunedì 14 marzo 2011

A Star Is Born (Warner,1954)

Music and lyrics by Harold Arlen and Ira Gershwin (except "Born in a Trunk" number), great direction by George Cukor.

"You Gotta Have Me Go With You".
Nice scene with Judy Garland, boys and James Mason.



"The Man That Got Away".
Probably the most beautiful song number in the movie history.



"Born in a Trunk".
Nice big song number performed by Judy and chorus.

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