Yes, there is an old movie bias. But in my defense, they had more musicals then!
Top 5 Musicals
1. Singin in the Rain. This movie is absolutely perfect in every way. I might have to say that this is number one and the others are tied for number two.
2. On the Town. Chronologically preceding the film above but having the same pairing of Stanley Donen and Gene Kelly, it has the same charm, awesome dancing, and catchy songs. Plus Frank Sinatra. In a sailor suit. Mmmm.
3. Top Hat. If I was condemned to spend the rest of my life locked in a room watching Fred and Ginger musicals, I'd be happy. I believe this to be the best of the bunch - it has songs like "Cheek to Cheek" and everyone's bumbling confusion is quite entertaining.
4. Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. The Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell pairing of spacey blonde and sassy brunette is unbeatable. I love the glamour of "Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend," but I'm equally partial to Russell's husky rendition of "Ain't There Anyone Here for Love?"
5. Cabaret. Liza Minnelli is larger than life in this. At one point she sprawls out on a bed and shouts "Doesn't my body just drive you wild with desire?" And she can say that in all seriousness, because she's Liza fucking Minnelli in Cabaret. The song and dance numbers are sleazy, campy, and full of heart. It makes you feel good, but then you're like, oh shit, Nazis.
4 comments:
I still unabashadly love CHICAGO, even though it's an unpopular favorite, but only because of its popularity. Granted, I haven't seen any of those others.
Singing in the Rain is racist and contradicts its own message, "give credit where it's due."
= not perfect in every way. Good movie though.
-Jake
I love Chicago too, it was considered for inclusion. But this can only be a top 5, and the ones listed are superior.
Hedwig and the Angry Inch and Phantom of the Paradise are far more awesome than all of these ('cept maybe Cabaret, of course)
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