Singin’ in the Rain is a good choice for #1. I am also a big admirer of The Band Wagon.
“That’s Entertainment” was written for The Band Wagon.
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"When you've danced with Cyd, you stay danced with," said Fred Astaire of Star of the Month Cyd Charisse.
— TCM (@tcm) June 2, 2021
Their two dance numbers in THE BAND WAGON ('53) were among the most technically stunning performances on screen during the '50s. pic.twitter.com/UcdzZPKP3Q
Star of the Month Cyd Charisse and Fred Astaire are breathtaking in the sublime 'Dancing in the Dark' sequence in Vincent Minnelli's THE BAND WAGON.
— TCM (@tcm) June 2, 2021
This film was the first pairing of the two stars and choreographer Michael Kidd's first major motion picture. pic.twitter.com/BnLJcNEhfX
The Band Wagon premiered in at Radio City Music Hall in NYC 68 years ago today on July 9, 1953… "That's entertainment, indeed!" -NY Times, 7/10/53 pic.twitter.com/t9ujmH7tvx
— Classic Movie Hub (@ClassicMovieHub) July 9, 2021
THE BAND WAGON assumes that the audience will universally see Jack Buchanan as this lovable but pretentious freak, whereas I identified with him and wished I could see his version. And maybe therein lies the problem!!
— Anna Biller (@missannabiller) March 23, 2022
Sad! 