Film Analysis Of The Film 'SinginIn The Rain'

On September 15th I went to go see Great Theatre’s Singin’ in the Rain at the Paramount Theatre. Singin’ in the Rain is a musical about silent film star Don Lockwood, who while walking the streets one night meets Kathy Selden, an unknown actress whom he becomes infatuated with, and they become unlikely friends. When the Jazz Singer premiered, the first talking picture, Don’s film studio began to go under, so Don, his best friend Cosmo, and Kathy turn the silent film Don is working on into a talking film, the only issue is his film co-star Lina can’t do the film as she has a very unattractive voice. This moment is when Don begins to help Kathy jump start her career, as he suggests she does the vocals for the movie. There are debates and arguments

Released in 1951, Singin in the Rain was one of the last films to be produced during the profitable golden age of the studio system. It evokes the typical characteristics of the popular MGM Hollywood musical by relying on superstar names and infectious dance numbers. However, Singin in the Rain incorporates an additional level of parody into its nostalgic plot that focuses on the disruptive shift from silent movies to "talkies." The film showcases classical Hollywood musical numbers supplemented by affectionate satire. The music of the film reflects each inherent level and in doing so becomes an identifiable character. It helps to add irony to the plot as well as comedic support. Singin in the Rain "glorifies American entertainment" while

Singin’ in the Rain has great leading actors who put on an exceptional performance. Gene Kelly plays Don Lockwood, Debbie Reynolds plays Kathy Selden, and Donald

The musical film has always held a special place for me. From my time as a drama student in high school, my eyes have been opened to the amazing world of the musical and especially the musical film. The musical film is a film genre in which the characters sing songs that are integrated into the overall story. Since musicals first began in theaters, musical films usually contain similar elements. These elements often simulate that there is a live audience watching. In a sense, the film viewers become the audience members, at a theater production, as the actor performs directly to them. Due to the popularity of musicals in the theater, the style was quickly brought over into film. In 1927, the musical film genre began

“[Picks up a cake] Here’s one thing I learned from the movies! [Throws cake]” (Kathy- Singin’ in the Rain). I am personally a big fan of movies, especially classics. Like It’s a Wonderful life, The Wizard of Oz, and Gone with the Wind. Though all good movies Singin’ in the Rain will always be my absolute favorite.

Singing in the Rain became my favorite movie. I would sit on the couch in my living room with wide eyes, looking at the screen in adoration. I would laugh with Donald O'Connor, sing with Debbie Reynolds, and dance with Gene Kelly. Singing in the Rain changed the course of my life.

In Hollywood actors and actresses are expected to have a certain image. This was not the case for Lina Lamont in Singin’ In The Rain. Lina Lamont had the perfect image for silent films, but when it came to talking, she had a high-pitched voice that no one wanted to hear. When Lina and Don made a talking motion picture, Lina had to fake her voice or face the consequences of being laughed at by everyone in Hollywood. The company hired another woman to be the voice of Lina for the films. “You mean it's gonna say up on the screen that I don't talk and sing for myself? They can't do that! They can't make a fool out of Lina Lamont. They can't make a laughingstock out of Lina Lamont. What do they think I am, dumb or something?” This event in Singn’ In The Rain shows the audience how manipulative Hollywood can be. The people viewing the motion picture film believe that Lina Lamont’s voice sounds beautiful when in reality her voice is

Before being able to completely appreciate musical films, one must be aware of their remarkable history and how they came into existence. According to an article written by Cara Schreffler:

There has been a steady decline in musicals being produced, since the 1970’s. The movie Chicago has helped to bring the genre of musicals back into public favor. With the help of the movie, and articles that have been written about the return of the musical, I will convey how this has come to be. I have looked at the history of this genre to see how it has gone down in popularity, and how it has come back.

I watched a theater of people cry as they watched this musical, and they were experiencing a piece of cultural religion without even realizing it. I personally did not realize how much religion there was in this musical and how much it impacted society until I began to really burrow into the core of this musical and the way it has impacted people and society.

The thing that makes musicals so different amongst other films is that it builds a story from works of original music. I admire the ability to write a piece of music, but I admire it even more when another composer comes in with the same piece of music and the sound comes out completely different. In a way they enhance the sound and perfect upon it. Moulin Rouge is an excellent example of this. The writers and composers combine elements of theater, opera, traditional cinema, and numerous elements of pop culture to create an almost completely new genre of film. It isn't about the weary and corrupt, but rather romantics, with bohemian ideals, who believe in a more glamorous life—who see the nightclub not as a shabby tourist trap but as a

Not all films which adhere to the classical Hollywood paradigm eschew issues. The film Singin’ in the Rain follows Don Lockwood, a popular silent film actor, as he attempts to maintain his star status during the advent of “talkies”. Lockwood’s journey manifests fame’s capricious temperament, the studio’s commercial interest, and the influence of outside variables on a film. Singin’ in the Rain uses Lockwood’s struggle with celebrity to expose the importance of public image and self esteem.

1. There were quite a few scenes where I believe the co-cultural communication theory could have been applied. After reading the responses of my other classmates, many of these scenes have been shared. I decided to watch some scenes a little more closely in order to pick something that possibly hadn’t been used already. There was a scene where Thomas says to Victor, “The cowboys always win”. He proceeds to talk about John Wayne as an example. Victor then made a comment about John Wayne’s teeth never showing. They then proceed to chant a little song about John Wayne’s teeth. All of the people on the bus, which were predominantly white, turned around and began to stare at them with a particular express that was likely an expression of displeasure.

The importance of music in movies is highly regarded for manipulating the viewer’s emotions and helping them immerse into the story. Music is one of the prime elements in cinema. Without it a movie would feel dull and unexciting. There are three elements in a movie: one is acting, the second is picture, and the third one is music. It is a holy trinity; if incomplete, there would be a lack of sensation and excitement. Both acting and picture can stand independently from one another, but music is the one that makes the movie memorable.

This essay is about the relationship between popular music and major motion pictures, with particular focus on how popular music is used in major motion pictures, as well as how it can be used in major motion pictures.