@deanduncan63Saw #TheHarveyGirls, which presents us with a very attractive Hesiodic counter to the Western’s usual Homeric/heroic stance.
#TheHarveyGirls says that decent entrepeneurial activity & staunchly traditional womanhood were the making of this country (the US, that is) …
… Based on this evidence, I’ll buy some of that!
#TheHarveyGirls. I notice that Ms. Garland has a glancingly O. Newton-John-at-the-end-of-Grease moment in this one …
… In this case, though, there’s nothing crass about it. Nor heartlessly condemning. Rather it’s acknowledges the equal importance …
… of, the often conflict between moral constraint & ardent desire. It’s exacting, kind, wise, & adult in the best sense.
#TheHarveyGirls. Not so familiar these days? Here’s the value, the plain pleasure of so many seemingly second tier movies. Features …
… some terrifically odd & wayward & witty musical numbers. “Oh, You Kid,” for instance. A dear, delightful movie.