A great movie transends generation.
Such is the case with Singin in the Rain. I started my first blog of this film with a comment about how I can be hesitant about watching movies that my parents grew up with. My tastes and my parents tastes differ a lot
when it comes to movies but occasionally I find something that is considered a classic and find out my parents
really like it. Singin in the Rain fits that bill perfectly. Then there are times when I find a "hidden" classic and introduce my mom or dad to it. I showed my Mother The Powell and Pressburger "The Red Shoes" and she loved it. My father was really impressed by Hitchcock's Rear Window. He is a Hitchcock fan, but had missed that one.
I watched Singin a couple of weekends ago (I know I am behind on blogging) with my daughters. I showed my 11 year old the first 5 minutes and the Make em Laugh sequence and she demanded to see the rest. The both really enjoyed it. It made for a great gloomy winters day all snuggled up on the couch with the kiddos.
When I asked what they liked about it the 11 year old said "All the singing and dancing". The 12 year old said she liked seeing the way that people used to attend a movie. I pointed out that going to the movies used to be a huge deal. Everyone at the theater was wearing formal attire. I pointed out the orchestra and grandeur of the event. Another musical we have done this with is West Side Story.
Now Singin in the Rain has spawned 3 generations and that is if my grandmother hasn't seen it. Looks like I might be in for a trip to grandmals house and a third blog on this fantastic film.
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