Singin' in the Rain Themes
Lies and Deceit
We're willing to bet that when you hear "Hollywood musical" the first two words that spring to mind are not "lies" and "deceit." But Singin' in the Rain? It's all about deception. Let's rundown the...
Respect and Reputation
Blame Hollywood. Almost everybody in Singin' in the Rain is obsessed with his or her reputation. Don wants to be respected as a "real" actor—not some guy in knickers that pantomimes and pulls sil...
Language and Communication
If it seems like, most of the time, everybody in Singin' in the Rain is lying, it's because they are. Welcome to Hollywood! Here's the thing, though: The characters are also frequently quite honest...
Change
Hollywood is a notoriously fickle place. One day you're hot stuff; the next day you're Brendan Fraser. Technology is just as vulnerable to the industry's changing and often unpredictable trends. Re...