Movies
July, 2001
With Moulin Rouge on theater screens everywhere, the question arises as to the future of the movie musical. Baz Luhrmann, the high-profile director of Romeo and Juliet, coupled with Nicole Kidman, created a monster that could persuade a Hollywood studio to revive any genre, even break-dancing movies.But movie fans who cherish the glories of Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Gene Kelly and other musical icons still wonder why musicals have worn out their welcome with young audiences.No one has done th...
