Category: Fred Astaire

Moments of Movie Wisdom: The Clothes Make the Man

June 22, 2023
EntertainmentFilm & TVFred AstaireGinger RogersOpinionSwing TimeTimeless Principles
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Commentary Some movies are very inspiring and uplifting, obviously full of good messages. We expect Frank Capra movies to teach valuable moral lessons. However, many less serious movies can contain inspiring scenes. Even comedies may include one or two moments of movie wisdom which can be applied to our lives today. Today’s moment of movie…

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Popcorn and Inspiration: ‘Holiday Inn’ From 1942: Celebrating U.S. Presidents Through Song

February 11, 2023
"Holiday Inn"Arts & CultureBing CrosbyBrightFilm & TVFred AstaireIrving Berlin
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Are you looking for a New Year’s movie? How about a Christmas film? Perhaps a story with a Valentine’s Day, Thanksgiving, or Independence Day scene? There’s probably only one movie which fits all these criteria, and it’s “Holiday Inn” from 1942. This holiday classic stars Bing Crosby and Fred Astaire in their first of two…

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Becoming Fred Astaire

October 1, 2022
Adele AstaireArts & CultureBrightBroadwayFilm & TVFred AstaireLife & Tradition
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Fred was in trouble. Ever since childhood, he and his sister Adele had danced together as a team, finding success in vaudeville and then stardom on Broadway. Adele was the focus of the act, radiating charm and star quality, while her brother escorted and supported her. But she was gone now. She’d suddenly married and…

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‘Easter Parade’: A Heartfelt Springtime Musical

April 10, 2022
"Easter Parade"Arts & CultureBrightFilm & TVFred AstaireIrving BerlinJudy Garland
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Most holiday movies are about winter holidays, especially Christmas, but how many movies are set on Easter? Of course, there are countless religious films which are appropriate for a Christian celebration. However, when it comes to movies which show the joyous springtime celebration of this holiday’s secular traditions, you can’t beat MGM’s 1948 musical “Easter…

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