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yes it was nice to hear @JulyDiaz one of the greatest thread posters of all time on there but the fans demand the return of andy kneis @kneisage

All the new characters on the pro version were great fun. They're the cinnamon bun and swedish fish etc flavored oreo to Intern Andy's Double Stuf tho, daddy wants the classic

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My mind is so cluttered with bad movies that the only thing I could think about during "You Were Meant for Me" was "Suddenly" from Xanadu...

Sometimes the staging, choreography, and performance of song-and-dance numbers are all just perfect, for every number in the movie. It can be exhilarating. Singin' in the Rain is like that. It's like a juggler who keeps throwing more balls in the air and never drops them. Pure entertainment. Make 'em laugh!

I would actually argue that this is a strength of the movie. As colorful and joyous as the musical numbers are, there's also a sardonic edge to it, in depicting some aspects of the "classic" era of movies (for the time this was made) as not so great. Demonstrating that people could be just as selfish and backbiting as ever.

That's a really good question. I currently have it at number one on my list, but that's mostly just from (as Paul said) the happiness I get from the movie. Many of the movies on the AFI list are heavy dramas and it's nice to see one that is just light and fun. I agree that "Make 'Em Laugh" is the most impressive number, but "Singin' in the Rain" is straight up iconic. The twinkle in his eye as he splashes through the street like a child makes *me* want to dance. As far as being better than Swing Time, while both movies are on the lighthearted side, this one has the stronger narrative. Swing Time is just about a guy trying to avoid marriage, Singin' in the Rain just has so much more going on. I also think the comedy lands better in SitR.

I, for one, encourage differing opinions. As long as it's being done respectfully (which I feel like everyone here has always done), it allows people to get into really talking about the movie, song, television show, etc. If we're all just going to sit here and heap praise (or shit on) a movie, then it's not really a discussion - it's stagnation. I don't think a person can really get to the bottom of why something is good or bad until they are asked to defend their opinion. I know some people don't like that kind of push (I've seen people leave the boards just for being asked to defend their position), but in a healthy atmosphere - which I think we all try to foster here - I see absolutely nothing wrong with it.

I'm fine hearing dissenting opinions. I get a bit of your criticism. This really is just a jukebox musical which has a negative connotation today but I think most people don't know the songs outside of this movie. So, people literally don't know this is old music even in the 1950s. I don't know people are necessarily wowed by color in the film unless I'm listening your post. The colors look great but I don't think 1952 audiences were shocked like Wizard of Oz. Maybe I'm wrong about that. I'd say it's similar to watching something like In The Mood For Love. I love the color in that film but I'm not wowed color exists in a movie. You're right about this being kind of not a joyful plot. They are ruining her career because of her voice. I mean she's a jerk so maybe that kind of justifies it? Not really but this is the ultimate turn your brain off and just enjoy it movie.

I couldn't agree more. To me, it feels like it goes on for so long that you've just watched an entirely new movie, which you pretty much do, but it's not like the tl'dr version it's the actual movie. It also kinda bugs me that it suddenly becomes modern 1950s looking. To me, that would be like if The Nice Guys, set in 1970s LA, suddenly had a 2017 dream sequence, which would completely kill the vibe for me. I absolutely LOVE it on it's own merit, because it's a gorgeous sequence and displays so many amazing things at once, but I'm not entirely convinced it belongs in this specific movie. That being said, I have no idea what they could've done any differently.

Alt-right comedy is even worse. The yelling and the spittle and stuff, it's just not that good.

I kindly request that Chef Kevin not throw fits on mic and get himself scolded because honestly it was triggering and made me feel like a bad boy when Erin Gibson scream "KEVIN!" at him

Oh yeah I forgot he did say that too didn't he?

Neither did I! I was shocked by that. Personally, I thought all the songs fit perfectly - except for the Melody. ;)

Well then let's go the other way. What makes this 5 star perfection? What differentiates this from Swing Time? (Besides, the black face scene haha.) Everyone seems to be like, well some scenes are long or unrelated, or it doesn't hold up to thinking about it, or Debbie Reynolds isn't quite good enough, or whatever. But then, at the same time, it's 5 star ratings all around and Paul, for example, concludes it should be even higher than number 5. What connection am I missing?

I think it's hard to be the one man out in any direction tbh. It was honestly difficult for me to be the one person that loves Titanic still in a sea of people being like nope lol.

I don't want to actually kill Donald. I've just had such a situation for Gene Kelly for decades now.

I have to admit that I was falling pretty much along the lines of thinking with Paul for the most of it. Make Them Laugh is the best number in the movie and Broadway Melody while a great dance number does feel a bit long and self indulgent in this movie. Now like my fellow Cameron pointed out there is nothing wrong with something existing because they could and that doesn't take away from the beauty of the number. However, as a certain point I can't help but start to think "Wow, this is still going on" and awhile later "Wow, this is still going on." I just want to get back to the fun of the characters interacting and as a result the number over stays its welcome a bit.

Totally agree! The Laz lacks Connery's charisma, Moore's smarmy charm, Dalton's steely determination, Brosno's hammy wit, or Craig's Craig-ness. Also, for a guy who bailed on the Bond franchise to get hippie wet, Lazenby sure did a lot of guest appearances in what were essentially "Bond cosplay" to remind audiences that he once (!) played the suave British secret agent. In the Master Ninja II episode of MST3K, for instance, Lazenby plays "Chip" Bond-like character, complete with tuxedo, gadgets and a vintage Aston-Martin DB-9 he stole from the set of Goldfinger.

This movie is fucking excellent! Every performance is tremendous.

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