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Podcast: Have a Good Movie
Episode: MUSICALS!: On the Town (1949)
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CONTENT WARNING: Discussion of sexism, workplace abuse, homophobia, sexual harassment, slut-shaming, misogyny.
This week we’re joined by Newt Schottelkotte (Where the Stars Fell! Inkwyrm!) to discuss the wildest ride of a musical we’ve ever seen. I mean, there’s a lot going on in this movie, mostly fun, sometimes boring, and sometimes beyond cringeworthy. That seems to just be the 1940’s though, especially with just how simple this musical’s premise truly is. Three sailors on shore leave meet some ladies, have a glorious...