Singin' in the Rain (Musical Month!)
We Drink & We Watch Things por Mackenzie & Lemar
Notas del episodio
Our celebration of Musical Month continues this week on @wedrinkandwewatchthings with what many consider to be the greatest movie musical of all time: the 1952 masterpiece, "Singin' in the Rain." It’s bright, it’s athletic, and it’s a total joy-bomb from start to finish. Pour yourself a refreshing cocktail and get ready for a conversation about a film that is essentially a love letter to the magic of movies.
This week, we are revisiting the incredible transition from silent films to "talkies" and how this movie captures that chaotic, hilarious era of Hollywood history. We’ll be highlighting the sheer physical genius of Gene Kelly, the breakout charm of a young Debbie Reynolds, and the gravity-defying comedy of Donald O’Connor. We also spend some time marveling at Jean Hagen’s brilliant comedic turn as the unforgettable Lina Lamont ...