The movie is enjoyable for the first hour and a half (for those who like pre-WW II movies) then explodes into the utterly stupendous "Begin the Beguine" production number in which MGM, Fred Astaire, a... read full review
This is a film I saw on its release in 1950 as a kid and thought was terrific. I didn't run across it again until I was in my twenties, when I was surprised at what good taste I had as a kid. I've w... read full review
Barbara Cook is my favorite living singer. Though this album is good -- how could it be otherwise with her voice and taste -- it isn't among her best. read full review
For a film not released in theaters in the U.S. I was quite impressed. Beautiful to look at given its subject matter (making a film of TOSCA during Mussolini's reign in Italy), but also very well acted. ... read full review
Great to look at, but quite disappointing as something to try to become involved in. This kind of comedy is a tricky business and this one doesn't make it over the hurdle read full review