It’s only fitting that a biopic about Elton John is a sequin covered fever dream that is full of melodrama and bangers.
#54 Sunshine on Leith (2013)
I think you have to be Scottish to appreciate the “simply glorious, feel-fabulous” film of 2013.
#68 Fame (1980)
I am introducing “I don’t relate to that” into my everyday vernacular.
#63 Viva Las Vegas (1964)
This movie was obviously written in 11 days, but it does feature Ann-Margret singing and shimmying around in adorable 60s fits.
#48 Bye Bye Birdie (1963)
A horny adult man makes the moves on some teenagers before joining the army, but make it wholesome.
#70 Dreamgirls (2006)
The stellar vocal performances were little life rafts that carried me though this perfectly competent adaptation.
#36 The Sapphires (2012)
The Sapphires brilliantly balances the serious subject matter it covers with moments of levity, allowing the focus to remain on the four brave women who are determined to pursue their dreams no matter what adversities they’re faced with, and succeed.
#73 Gigi (1958)
Welcome to My Fair Lady’s little sister Gigi – a movie about training a female ingénue to ensnare the attention of a man of good breeding in order to prove their teacher’s techniques effective.
#9 An American in Paris (1951)
It’s about love triangle between a teenager, a singer who groomed a child, and a 30-something ex-GI, but at least Gershwin scored it?
#10 Meet Me in St. Louis (1944)
If the Smith family focuses on anything important during the new year, it better be getting their psychopath daughter Tootie to see a therapist.