Singin’ in the Rain “Live” at the Royal Albert Hall (London)
COME OUT FROM BEHIND THAT SCREEN, MR. KELLY… On March 8 and 9, the Royal Albert Hall in London hosted a showing of Singin’ In The Rain, re-mastered and in high-definition on a large screen, with the soundtrack played by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. I was present for both performances, accompanied by a different friend each night. What a fabulous weekend. How to describe the show?? Not really a ‘show’ but a film screening with live music. It was like nothing else, ever. The...
Read MoreGene Kelly and Bruce Lee (vs. Fred Astaire)
This entry is part 12 of 13 in the series Essays / Analyses. Bruce Lee and Gene Kelly, “not quite dance and not quite violence.” In her essay “Punchin’ in the Rain,” Violet Glaze compares Gene Kelly and Bruce Lee — both of whom, the author writes, are “small, powerfully built men, each five foot seven inches of hard-earned muscle, [...] incredibly competitive, natural athletes with an insatiable thirst for exertion, and blessed with the kind of...
Read MoreGene Kelly Centennial Events (and Beyond)
Here’s a (growing) list of events celebrating Gene Kelly’s centenary (August 23, 2012) and beyond. If we’ve missed anything, please let us know. May 2013 May 15: Watch Singin’ in the Rain with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Chicago, IL. March 2013 March 8-9: Singin’ in the Rain – Live in Concert, Royal Albert Hall, London October 2012 October 25: University of Pittsburgh celebrates Gene Kelly’s centenary and its 225th anniversary [Review of event...
Read MoreAn American in Paris: Inside the Script (Book)
An American in Paris: Inside the Script (from the Editors of Warner Bros) From the book description… [Order here.] This highly illustrated eBook will have you moving in step with the incomparable movie musical starring Gene Kelly and Leslie Caron. From the script to 12 new chapters about the creation of the masterpiece, An American in Paris: Inside the Script gives lovers of the film a whole lot more to sing about. Warner Bros. Digital Publishing proudly presents An American in...
Read MoreGene Kelly and Me (and Underrated Musicals)
This entry is part 11 of 13 in the series Essays / Analyses.With a new interest in modern musicals like Moulin Rouge!, Chicago, The Phantom of the Opera, Burlesque, Hairspray, Rock of Ages (right), Nine, Mamma Mia!, and the forthcoming Les Miserablés, it seems as though audiences are being reawakened by Hollywood’s finest predecessors. There was a time in cinematic history, namely throughout the 1930s and 1940s, in which some of the most successful motion pictures were those that...
Read MoreSingin’ in the Rain: Back in Theaters (August 22)
Back in (U.S.) theaters for one more night, August 22… http://youtu.be/gsdB7EKe7pc Google+
Read MoreWrapping Up: Gene Kelly Course at the National Media Museum (UK)
This entry is part 6 of 6 in the series Gene Kelly: National Media Museum.Helen wraps up her discussion of the Gene Kelly course at the National Media Museum… [Entire series here.] In the last session of our course we looked at Gene Kelly’s later career and legacy, beginning with his labour of love Invitation to the Dance (1956). Made in Europe but still in the MGM style, the experimental film tells three stories through dance, no dialogue. A clip of the “Sinbad the Sailor”...
Read MoreLaughter, Chills, and Joy: The Shared Experience of Singin’ in the Rain
Singin’ in the Rain, generally recognized as the greatest of all Hollywood musicals, is 60 years old. For this anniversary, Turner Classic Movies celebrated by releasing a digitally restored print to theaters across the country for a special one-night showing. As a fan of Gene Kelly and the film for the past decade, I bought an advance ticket and joined a fellow fan and friend (Gene Kelly Fans’ contributor Kelly) in order to experience the “glorious feeling” of seeing this film on...
Read MoreSingin’ in the Rain on the Big Screen: Fans React
On July 12, 2012, Turner Classic Movies (TCM), Fathom Events, and a helluva lot of Americans celebrated the 60th anniversary of Singin’ in the Rain (1952) together in cinemas around the country. While a few audience members reported “feed issues” (Fathom beams its events over satellite) and sold-out theaters, the majority of the feedback via social media and the like was overwhelmingly positive. In fact, even those who experienced digital interruptions or were turned away at...
Read MoreShare Your Experience with Singin’ in the Rain (on the Big Screen)
Are you one of the lucky people who scored a ticket to the 60th anniversary screening of Singin’ in the Rain? If so, share with us your experience — no more than 200 words, please. Submit Review! Google+
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