Anniversary Brothers Movie Podcast: Singin' in the Rain 70th Anniversary

Aaron and Josh Sarnecky are here for their latest movie podcast. This month they’re talking about Singin’ in the Rain for its 70th anniversary. Singin’ in the Rain is a musical directed by Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen. It opened in theaters on April 11, 1952. It follows Don Lockwood (Gene Kelly), a silent movie star trying to survive the transition into talkies. Complicating matters is Lina Lamont (Jean Hagen), Lockwood’s screen partner. Fortunately, stepping up to dub over Lamont’s unsuitable voice is Hollywood up-and-comer Kathy Selden (Debbie Reynolds), who Lockwood falls for. Assisting Don and Kathy is Cosmo Brown (Donald O’Connor), Lockwood’s best friend and collaborator. Despite its small presence at the Oscars and modest success at the box office, today many critics hail Singin’ in the Rain as the greatest movie musical ever made. Aaron and Josh chat about the movie’s plot, performances, and musical numbers. They also discuss how streaming has made watching classic movies like Singin’ in the Rain easier. You can listen to Aaron and Josh’s last podcast, where they talk about The Hunger Games with contributor Megan LaBruna. Singin’ in the Rain is streaming on HBO Max.