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As fulfilling as it must be to create an actual feature film, there has to be a lot of fun involved in developing the fake films that sometimes appear in movies. Think about it. You don't have to deal with all the finicky details and logistics of turning this brief concept into a fully-fledged picture -- you just get to come up with an idea, execute the best bits of it, and move on. 

Whether they add to the narrative or simply serve as an excellent punchline, fake movies can pack an out-sized punch, considering how we often only see a few minutes of them within a larger narrative. But it speaks to their quality that despite the small amount of time they're shown on screen, they tend to lodge themselves into the mind of the viewer, giving audiences a stand-out moment. And the very best of these make us all think,...

There’s something magical about the movie Singin’ in the Rain. No matter how many times you watch it, the film feels just as fresh and joyful as the first time. It’s more than just a classic musical; it’s a beautiful and joyous story about love, ambition, and the challenges of an evolving time in Hollywood.

Set at a time when the film industry was transitioning from silent films to talkies, the movie showed creativity and charm in the chaos of that era. But everything was portrayed with a lighthearted touch.

Gene Kelly in the musical romantic comedy movie Singin’ in the Rain | Credit: Warner Bros.

At its core, however, there is a celebration of passion that was beautifully brought to life by its three stars, Gene Kelly, Donald O’Connor, and Debbie Reynolds. Their chemistry and energy turned every scene into a cinematic treat.

While the movie brims with memorable moments,...

As a genre, movie musicals have had some serious ups and downs throughout Hollywood history. Right now, they definitely seem to be on an upswing, especially now that the long-awaited "Wicked" movie blew everyone away at the box office — and it was only the first half of the musical to boot.

In recent years, movie musicals like "Wonka," "Mean Girls," "The Greatest Showman," "La La Land," and even the filmed stage version of "Hamilton" have become enormous hits, though critical reception has been decidedly mixed across these projects. So what are the best musicals ever according to the official Rotten Tomatoes ranking of movie musicals? Only three musicals earned 100% ratings on the review aggregate, which is — I have to say — a little surprising, largely because some all-time classics apparently missed the cut. For example, "The Sound of Music" and the original "West Side Story" only earned 83% and 92%, respectively, despite being two staples of the genre,...

Funko is known for creating figures related to some of the biggest blockbusters of the summer. But this time, the collectibles company has taken inspiration from one of the most acclaimed films of all time for the product. The company has announced that the Pop! Deluxe Don Lockwood will be available for purchase soon. The figurine is based on Singin' in the Rain, with Don Lockwood (Gene Kelly) stealing the spotlight in the musical performance that defined a generation. More than seventy years after the movie premiered in theaters, Funko has decided to pay tribute to one of the most unforgettable moments in the history of cinema.

Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen's Singin' in the Rain is an iconic film, and its cast ensemble consisting of Gene Kelly, Donald O'Connor, and Debbie Reynolds, among others, went on to cement their positions in Hollywood as legends in cinema following their performance in the cult-following film. Many remember the famous and unforgettable "Singin' in the Rain" scene. The scene is a perfect harmony between actor Gene Kelly's portrayal of fictional actor Don Lockwood's rhythmic movement with an umbrella in tow, the music, and the soft sound of rain beautifully mixed with the tapping of his feet splashing through puddles of water on the cemented floor. The now legendary Singin' in the Rain scene's artistry combines three elements: picture, sound, and dance. It is a spectacle. But the making of the iconic film was not without its share of side drama, including the hospitalization of one of its main cast members.

Singin' in the Rain is one of the best Hollywood musicals of all time and features plenty of amazing songs. Released in 1952, the Stanley Donen and Gene Kelly-directed film proved to be an instant hit with musical lovers as it was full of gorgeous technicolor, show-stopping performances, and hilarious comedy. The movie also proved to be a huge success critically, with Jean Hagen accruing an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress in a Supporting Role and Lennie Hayton receiving a nomination for Best Scoring of a Musical Picture.

Most of all, it is remembered for its incredible musical numbers. There are eight songs in the film, and they range from wholly enjoyable, to some of the best songs ever put to film. Chronicling Hollywood's transition into sound, Singin' in the Rain has held up remarkably well considering its original release. It is a joyous and captivating movie, and its...

The latest movie musical, Matilda the Musical, is now in theaters, and is an absolute smash hit. Adapting the Roald Dahl novel of the same name, it tells the story of Matilda, a young girl who uses her brilliant imagination to inspire a revolution at her school against the cruel Miss Trunchbull, played by Emma Thompson. Matilda The Musical excites viewers with its energetic choreography and enthusing music, but it is missing one element that musicals are known for - a love song.

Whether sad and dramatic or joyful and goofy, love songs are among the most memorable moments in movie musicals, and as such, they have a special place in audiences’ hearts. It’s difficult to narrow down the best from the sheer amount of love songs across movie history. However, many have already stood the test of time and others will farther down the line. Encompassing the contexts of the song,...

70 years after its original release, the influence of musical juggernaut "Singin' in the Rain" is immeasurable. A Hollywood satire filled to the brim with show-stopping musical numbers from Nacio Herb Brown with lyrics by Arthur Freed, its DNA is present in the likes of modern movie musicals like "La La Land," and its whimsical, love-struck title song still gets airplay in Pnc Park in star Gene Kelly's hometown anytime the Pittsburgh Pirates catch a rain delay.

For all of its extravagance and pomp, the story of a trio of showbiz performers grappling with the advent of "talkies" in Hollywood had a modest reception upon its original 1952 release, and would collect just a handful of awards in its day. Over the decades, though, the movie (which was co-directed by Kelly and Stanley Donen) grew in reputation, and by 1989, the Library of Congress recognized its "cultural, historical, and aesthetic significance," preserving...

Debbie Reynolds died Wednesday afternoon as a result of a stroke, a family source confirmed to Deadline. She was 84 and had been taken to Cedars Sinai Medical Center complaining of difficulty breathing, just a day after her daughter Carrie Fisher died at 60 after a heart attack.

A teenage beauty queen, Reynolds had moved to MGM after some unproductive years at Warner Bros., where her only film of note was The Daughter Of Rosie O’Grady. She will forever be remembered as Kathy Selden, the fledgling actress of serious intent who wins the heart of Gene Kelly’s Don Lockwood in the 1952 Freed Unit classic Singin’ In The Rain. The infectious musical comedy tracked the end of the silent film era and the emergence of sound through the romance between Lockwood, who makes the transition effortlessly, and Kathy, who ends up voicing Don’s erstwhile co-star, Jean Hagen’s New Yawkish-pitched Lina Lamont.