Category Archives: Musicals

Smash (NBC)

Posted on March 11, 2012 by laurarachel4

Rated NR A theater group stages a new musical based on Marilyn Monroe. We follow them on and off stage as they try to pull a new production off the ground. Starring Debra Messing, Jack Davenport, Katharine McPhee, Christian Borle, … Continue reading →

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The Glenn Miller Story (1953)

Posted on March 3, 2012 by laurarachel4

Rated G Based on the true story of Glenn Miller. One of the top band leaders of the 40s, whose big songs are, In the Mood, Moonlight Serenade, and Chattanooga Choo-choo. Starring James Stewart, June Allyson, Harry Morgan, Louis Armstrong This is … Continue reading →

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The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)

Posted on November 12, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated PG Jack Skellington stumble’s upon Christmas Town where he devises a plan to kidnap Santa Claus and delivers Halloween ghoulish toys to the kids. Starring Danny Elfman, Chris Sarandon, Catherine O’Hara, Paul Reubens, Greg Proops I’ve never been able … Continue reading →

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Royal Wedding (1951)

Posted on October 4, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated NR A brother and sister dance duo get a chance of lifetime to perform on the eve of Elizabeth II’s wedding. Trying not to be distracted by love they both agree not to have relationships until they both meet … Continue reading →

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Colleen (1936)

Posted on September 9, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated NR The Ames Company makes every effort to keep Uncle Cedric away from any decisions or work. Trouble starts when Cedric hires a personal assistant and a young woman who loves fashion. He buys the woman a dress shop … Continue reading →

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It’s Always Fair Weather (1955)

Posted on July 25, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated NR After World War II war buddies, Ted, Doug, and Angie decide to meet 10 years later. In those ten years their dreams dissolve and a network wants to show their reunion on TV. What was the point of … Continue reading →

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Thousands Cheer (1943)

Posted on July 18, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated NR Acrobat Eddie Marsh gets drafted into the Army but what he really wants is to join the Air Force. To get a transfer he devices a plan to get involved with his commanding officer’s daughter. I loved the story. … Continue reading →

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This is the Army (1943)

Posted on July 17, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated NR This is the Army was written by the famous composer Irving Berlin as a tribute to the wartime soldiers during WWII. Berlin first wrote a broadway show Yip Yip Yaphank during WWI which this film was based from. The movie includes … Continue reading →

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Flower Drum Song (1961)

Posted on June 22, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated NR One thing I will say about this film is the music was great. Not surprising it’s a Rodgers and Hammerstein musical but I didn’t particularly like the story. The Flower Drum Song is one of the lesser known musicals from … Continue reading →

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Pagan Love Song (1950)

Posted on June 9, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated NR Loved the scenery of Hawaii in this film. Beautiful. Pagan Love Song isn’t the best musical out there but I love Howard Keel and Esther Williams isn’t have bad. The music might have been better if it was … Continue reading →

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