Singin’ in the Rain

As a youth, I was unfairly biased against old movies, believing them to be incredibly boring without even giving them a chance. Don’t let your teen make the same mistake! That’s why Flick Clique is here, ending its “Summer of Songs” series by sharing the magic of the classic musical Singin’ in the Rain, plus added commentary, supplemental material, and discussion. When the film came out in 1952, American teens were living with the aftermath of World War II, and there’s a chance they saw it at the Burnet Road Drive-In, where a self-storage facility lies today. Visit the Golden Age of Hollywood with Gene Kelly, Debbie Reynolds, Donald O’Connor, and timeless, toe-tapping songs. – Kat McNevins