The Baz Posted by Neve on May 18, 2022

Sea Cliff Summer Theatre, Long Island   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on June 10, 2020

Idyllic imagery with dogs barking, chickens clucking, and trees rustling in the wind introduce the setting. Judy Garland can be found singing in the shower or helping in the kitchen, alongside the faithful Esme (Marjorie Main). After their hired help pulls out expectantly, the brunt of the work fal   read more

Comet Over Hollywood Posted by on July 29, 2019

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 600. To celebrate and share this musical love, here is my weekly feature about musicals. This week’s musical: Summer Stock...   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on June 20, 2019

It feels appropriate that Judy Garland’s last MGM musical, the farm-set Summer Stock (1950) was one of those “Let’s put on a show” flicks, even if she was swinging with Gene Kelly instead of Mickey Rooney. Garland comes full circle in a performance made complex by her persona   read more

The Blonde At The Film Posted by Cameron on April 21, 2014

via: http://greenroomblog.com/2012/05/28/movie-musical-monday-may-28th-summer-stock/   Unless otherwise noted, all images are my own. It’s almost summertime! So this week it’s Summer Stock (1950), starring Judy Garland as Jane Falbury, a dedicated farmer with prodigious but hidden musica   read more

The Blonde At The Film Posted by Cameron on April 21, 2014

via: http://greenroomblog.com/2012/05/28/movie-musical-monday-may-28th-summer-stock/   Unless otherwise noted, all images are my own. It’s almost summertime! So this week it’s Summer Stock (1950), starring Judy Garland as Jane Falbury, a dedicated farmer with prodigious but hidden musica   read more

Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on August 23, 2012

Directed by Charles Walters, Summer Stock (1950) is the third and final pairing of Judy Garland and Gene Kelly, two of the greatest musical performers of all time. Many classic movie fans regard it as the best of their pictures together, not only because of their own performances and songs...   read more

Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on August 23, 2012

Directed by Charles Walters, Summer Stock (1950) is the third and final pairing of Judy Garland and Gene Kelly, two of the greatest musical performers of all time. Many classic movie fans regard it as the best of their pictures together, not only because of their own performances and songs...   read more

Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on August 23, 2012

Directed by Charles Walters, Summer Stock (1950) is the third and final pairing of Judy Garland and Gene Kelly, two of the greatest musical performers of all time. Many classic movie fans regard it as the best of their pictures together, not only because of their own performances and songs...   read more

Once Upon a Screen Posted by Aurora on August 22, 2012

The blogosphere is all abuzz this week in celebration of the life and work of Gene Kelly.  Today would have been his 100th birthday.  I just had to do something to honor him.  By way of a simple tribute to him and my (sentimental) favorite of his films, I jump...   read more