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Vincente Minnelli Films (1958-62)
4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on Oct 6, 2023
Gigi (1958) Lerner & Loewe’s adaptation of Colette’s Gigi is a picture accentuating the France of Hollywood’s most opulent dreams and confections frequented by the consummate French people of the movies: Maurice Chevalier, Leslie Caron, and Louis Jordan. Whether it’s Ern read more
Vincente Minnelli’s Films (1946-1955)
4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on Sep 25, 2023
Undercurrent hardly holds a substantial place in any noir conversations partially because Vincente Minnelli’s reputation in part seems antithetical to the dark style born out of chiaroscuro and German Expressionism. His background was squarely in luscious art design and stage productions. Lik read more
Home from The Hill (1960): Underrated Vincente Minnelli Family Drama
4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on Jan 30, 2020
“They just live in the same house and kill each other a little at a time, and I’m in the middle.” – George Hamilton The beauty of Home from The Hill is how it systematically works against our preconceived notions of what it will be, repeatedly asserting itself in new and dyn read more
An American in Paris (1951, Vincente Minnelli)
The Stop Button Posted by Andrew Wickliffe on Feb 20, 2018
For most of An American in Paris, Gene Kelly’s charm makes up for his lack of acting ability. Even after it turns out the story’s about him stalking Leslie Caron until she agrees to go out with him. It’s okay after that point because she falls immediately in love with Kelly once she does. He makes read more
Undercurrent (1946, Vincente Minnelli)
The Stop Button Posted by Andrew Wickliffe on Jul 20, 2017
Undercurrent is the story of newlyweds Katharine Hepburn and Robert Taylor. She’s recovering from being in danger of old maidhood–despite being raised by two scientists, she’s content just cleaning up after widower father Edmund Gwenn’s home laboratory. Taylor is a captain o read more
The Vincente Minnelli Blogathon: The Pleasures of Father of the Bride (1950)
The Wonderful World of Cinema Posted by Virginie Pronovost on Dec 19, 2016
1- Ben Banks: Can’t be June. I’ve got my final. Why not May? Ellie Banks: May’s too early. Tommy Banks: July’s out. I’m going to camp. Kay Banks: This isn’t a kids party. It’s my wedding and my friends. 2- Stanley T. Banks: No one paid any attention to the read more
THE VINCENTE MINNELLI BLOGATHON: The Reluctant Debutante (1958)
Caftan Woman Posted by on Dec 16, 2016
Michaela of Love Letters to Old Hollywood is hosting The Vincente Minnelli Blogathon running from December 16th to 18th. Click HERE to join the celebration of the artistic and versatile director.
LONDON, 1958
THE SEASON
Raised in the States by her American mother, Jane Broadbent has trave read more
THE VINCENTE MINNELLI BLOGATHON: The Reluctant Debutante (1958)
Caftan Woman Posted by Caftan Woman on Dec 16, 2016
Michaela of Love Letters to Old Hollywood is hosting The Vincente Minnelli Blogathon running from December 16th to 18th. Click HERE to join the celebration of the artistic and versatile director.
LONDON, 1958
THE SEASON
Raised in the States by her American mother, Jane Broadbent has trave read more
The Vincente Minnelli Blogathon is here!
Love Letters to Old Hollywood Posted by Michaela on Dec 16, 2016
My first blogathon has arrived, and I'm excited to say that it looks like it's going to be a success! Seeing the love for Mr. Minnelli is amazing. I want to thank everyone who was generous enough to participate, and thanks to all of the readers who are going to help make this blogathon fun and great read more
10 days until the Vincente Minnelli blogathon!
Love Letters to Old Hollywood Posted by Michaela on Dec 6, 2016
It's true! Just ten days until my first blogathon! I've been incredibly pleased with the turn-out so far, especially because I've never hosted, so thank you to everyone who has signed up! I'm super excited to read your entries.
If you're reading this and you decide "Hey, I'd love to help celebrat read more
Announcing the Vincente Minnelli Blogathon!
Love Letters to Old Hollywood Posted by Michaela on Sep 6, 2016
A genius filmmaker, Vincente Minnelli created some of cinema's most amazing images, as well as some of its greatest works: Meet Me in St. Louis, An American in Paris, The Bad and the Beautiful, Father of the Bride, The Band Wagon, the list goes on! So, in honor of Mr. Minnelli, I wanted to host my v read more
Father of the Bride (1950, Vincente Minnelli)
The Stop Button Posted by Andrew Wickliffe on Feb 24, 2014
Father of the Bride is such a constant delight, it’s practically over before its problems become clear. First off, it’s definitely about the titular Father–a wonderful Spencer Tracy–who not only narrates but is in almost every scene. The wedding reception, when he’s ch read more
31 Days of Oscar: Vincente Minnelli
The Vintage Cameo Posted by Emily on Feb 21, 2014
Few directors have made as lasting and beautiful a contribution to musical films as Vincente Minnelli, the filmmaker responsible for helming such enduring classics as An American in Paris, Meet Me in St. Louis, The Pirate, The Band Wagon, and Gigi. Happily, in a month filled with Oscar-related woes read more
Some Came Running (Vincente Minnelli, 1958)
Movie Classics Posted by Judy on Jan 12, 2014
Director Vincente Minnelli created one of the warmest portrayals of American family life on film in the great musical Meet Me in St Louis (1944). But he gives a very different, darker take on families in Some Came Running, a 1950s melodrama which tackles the type of subject matter that Douglas Sirk read more
The Band Wagon (Vincente Minnelli, 1953)
Movie Classics Posted by Judy on Mar 16, 2013
Fred Astaire and Cyd Charisse There’s a Western musical number in one of Fred Astaire’s least-known films, Let’s Dance (1950), where a TV set is seen on the wall, showing a cowboy film. Astaire eyes it disbelievingly for a second – then whips out a gun and shoots the screen. A slightly less read more
Meet Me In St Louis (Vincente Minnelli, 1944)
Movie Classics Posted by Judy on Jan 3, 2013
Judy Garland and Tom Drake Many great musicals have plots packed with drama and unlikely coincidences. By contrast, on the surface anyway, Meet Me In St Louis has almost no plot at all. However, there is far more to this holiday classic, starring Judy Garland in one of her best-loved roles, than mee read more