Film #7: Singin' in the Rain

Film #7: Singin' in the Rain (1952) - Stanley Donen & Gene Kelly

Roomie Rating: 9.5/10

One-Sentence Synopsis: Gene Kelly triple-threats his way to the top while Jean Hagen triple-threats her way to the bottom.

Favorite Character(s):
Cosmo, the best friend

Favorite Quote(s):
Lina Lamont: Whaddya think, I'm dumb or somethin'?!


Lina Lamont: No! No! No!
Movie Villain: Yes! Yes! Yes!
[repeat endlessly and out of time with the film]

Other Comments:
Hilarious and heartwarming. As it should be.

Film #6: Four Jills in a Jeep

Film #6: Four Jills in a Jeep (1944) - William A. Seiter

Roomie Rating: 7/10

One-Sentence Synopsis:
Four women, three continents, two flights, and one puttering escort.

Favorite Character(s):
Martha Raye, as Martha Raye
Eddie, the incorrigible buffoon

Favorite Quote(s):
Carmen Miranda: Oh, I like your lips and I like your eyes.
Would you like my hips to hips-notize ... you?
Other Comments:
Although this movie is quite theatrically entertaining, do not be fooled by the title. The four "Jills" are in a jeep for about only thirty seconds! Lies.

Film #5: Top Hat

Film #5: Top Hat (1935) - Mark Sandrich

Roomie Rating: 8.8/10

One-Sentence Synopsis: Fred Astaire overcomes obliviousness through commendable resolve.

Favorite Character(s):
Jerry Travers, the triple-threat

Favorite Quote(s): [While commandeering the bridal suite.]
Horace Hardwick: But, Jerry, you shouldn't be in here. It isn't cricket.
Jerry Travers: No, Horace, it isn't tiddlywinks either.

Other Comments:
The dancing was great, the plot was hilarious, and Fred Astaire's facial expressions were incomparable. You should definitely tap into this one. (;

Film #4: State Fair

Film #4: State Fair (1962) - José Ferrer

Roomie Rating: 7.2/10

One-Sentence Synopsis: A boy, a girl, and a pig find .. love? at the state fair.

Favorite Character(s):
Emily Porter, the ginger distraction

Favorite Quote(s): [On giving motherly advice to a daughter. Put to music.]
Melissa Frake: Never say no to a man, simply avoid saying yes to him.

Blueboy the Pig: Snort snort!


Other Comments:
Rodgers and Hammerstein have done it again! Impossible becomes merely improbable (and yet still occurs). Not only did everyone fall in "love" at the fair, but it was all in less than two days!

Film #3: Here Come the Waves

Film #3: Here Come the Waves (1944) - Mark Sandrich

Roomie Rating: 6/10

One-Sentence Synopsis:
Ditzy, blonde twin wreaks havoc on the Navy, namely Bing Crosby.

Favorite Character(s):
Johnny Cabot, the loveboat

Favorite Quote(s):
Johnny Cabot: Whatcha doing out here?
Susie Allison: Just getting a fresh of breath air!

Other Comments:
The blonde in the movie is so incredibly annoying that if Bing Crosby weren't her co-star, the movie would be completely irrevocable. Bless her heart. (;

Film #2: Poor Little Rich Girl

Film #2: Poor Little Rich Girl (1936) - Irving Cummings

Roomie Rating: 5.5/10

One-Sentence Synopsis:
Shirley Temple do her thang.

Favorite Character(s):
Simon Peck, the crotchety old man

Favorite Quote(s): [While playing "piggyback," per Shirley Temple.]
Barbara Barry: Woah!
Simon Peck: What?
Barbara Barry: Do you always tell people to get out?
Simon Peck: I do when I'm engaged in important business!
Other Comments:
Guess what?! The character "Jimmy Dolan," played by Jack Haley, is the Tin Man in The Wizard of Oz!

Film #1: Rebecca

As some of you might already know, this summer has been dubbed, "The Summer of Old Movies." My roommate and I have taken it upon ourselves to watch eighty-one vintage, classic VHS tapes that my great aunt loved. We will be listing them here as we watch them, along with our comments. We hope you enjoy our thoughts as we delve into the grandeur of times past! Now let's grab the popcorn. (:


Film #1: Rebecca (1940) - Alfred Hitchcock

Roomie Rating*: 7/10

One-Sentence Synopsis:
A young woman (with bad posture) marries a widower and is intimidated by everything.

Favorite Character(s):
Jasper, the dog

Favorite Quote(s):
Mrs. Van Hopper: Oh, there you are. It's about time. Hurry up. I want to play some rummy.

Other Comments:
We definitely recommend this movie! It might seem slow at first, but the twists at the end are quite entertaining. (However, be prepared to get aggravated at the protagonist.)

*This will be used to rate all of the movies, based on Laura Jane's judgment, a completely valid gauge.