4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on September 21, 2023

Like Stormy Weather, it’s a slightly unnerving form of mimesis as Cabin in The Sky sets about depicting the lifestyle of Blacks. There’s not a white folk to be seen, and yet there’s no doubt they have been integral in developing this musical fantasy out of a Faustian-like folk tal   read more

Flickers in Time Posted by Beatrice on September 27, 2014

Cabin in the Sky Directed by Vincente Minnelli Written by Joseph Schrank based on the book of the musical play by Lynn Root 1943/USA Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Repeat viewing/Netflix rental If one can look past the racial attitudes of the era, Vincent Minnelli’s debut film is a cornucopia of riche   read more

Comet Over Hollywood Posted by on September 8, 2014

It’s no secret that the Hollywood Comet loves musicals. In 2010, I revealed I had seen 400 movie musicals over the course of eight years. Now that number is over 500. To celebrate and share this musical love, here is my weekly feature about musicals. This week’s musical: “Cabin in...   read more

Critica Retro Posted by Lê on November 30, -0001

Uma Cabana no Céu (1943) / Cabin in the Sky (1943) Hollywood é racista? A maioria de nós concordaria com a afirmação – e diria que Hollywood era ainda mais racista na chamada “Era de Ouro do cinema”, que não foi de ouro para todo mundo. Filmes com protagonistas negros...   read more