#10 Singin' in the Rain (Donen and Kelly) at Lighthouse Cinema
I’ve been trying to see Singin’ in the Rain in a theater for years, and when a local cinema announced a screening, I really wanted it to work. A local theater --- recently “saved” by a man better known for losing his dental career after some creative insurance practices and other legal troubles --- announced a screening just a few miles from my house. I wasn’t sure what to expect, the idea of seeing a film locally felt too good to pass up. Usually, catching one of these titles means driving nearly 250 miles or more round trip. Having the opportunity so close tempted me away from using my better judgement. I arrived early, hoping for the full experience, but the movie had already started. When I asked why, I was told it began early because “some people showed up early.” Inside, the seating had been replaced with metal café tables and chairs, and the projection was so dim that I could barely make out what was on screen. I'm also almost certain that they wer...