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…
Popcorn and Inspiration: ‘Holiday Inn’ From 1942: Celebrating U.S. Presidents Through Song
Theater Review: ‘Irving Berlin’s White Christmas’: Reprising a World War II Classic
SKOKIE, Ill.—When the song “White Christmas,” written by Irving Berlin (1888–1989) was originally performed in the 1942 movie musical “Holiday Inn,” it was overshadowed by “Be Careful, It’s My Heart,” also by Berlin. But it didn’t take long before “White Christmas” became the bigger hit. World War II had recently broken out, and soldiers overseas…
‘Easter Parade’: A Heartfelt Springtime Musical
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…
Theater Review: ‘Cheek to Cheek: Irving Berlin in Hollywood’
The York Theatre Company hits the ground running (and tapping) with its new musical revue “Cheek to Cheek: Irving Berlin in Hollywood.” Conceived, directed, and choreographed by the sure hand of Randy Skinner, the show salutes the master tunesmith’s contributions to the silver screen. The impact of Irving Berlin (1888–1989) on American music cannot be…
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