“On The Town” (1949)How would you like to see the classic musicals on a large screen? These movies were meant to be seen on a large screen. I don’t think anyone can get the full experience until they’ve seen movies like “Singin’ in the Rain,” “Top Hat,” “An American in Paris,” and my favorite “On the Town,” on a large screen.
Well, if you live in or around Sarasota, FL, you just might get the golden opportunity to see these gems on a large screen. The John and Mable Ringling Museum and the Sarasota Film Festival series presents “A Summer of Song: The Great Cinematic Musicals.”
On the opening night last week, “Singin’ in the Rain,” brought in a good group of movie-goers, said Dwight Currie, the museum’s curator of theater programming.” They are hoping that not only will the older generations enjoy this, but the younger ones as well.
“Many of the films scheduled are kid-friendly, providing an opportunity for youths to see the films of yesteryear in a movie-theater setting they are familiar with – minus the popcorn and drinks, though.” “I just hope parents take the opportunity to get their kids in to see it,” Currie said. “To see these films as they were meant to be – it’s a great opportunity. And it’s fun.”
As classic movie fans we can appreciate the value of this opportunity. Many, however, have no idea of what a classic movie is. This would be a good way to bring in a new crop of people so to speak, and educate them about classic film. Classic film in my mind, is not only entertaining, they are also historical, and can tell us a lot about the past, present, and yes, the future. I hope like Currie, that parents will take advantage of this “golden” opportunity. Visit Bradenton.com for the full article, and movie schedule.
