Conference bookie::movies

1004.0. "Stormy Weather" by NETCAD::SHERMAN (Steve NETCAD::Sherman DTN 226-6992, LKG2-A/R05 pole AA2) Wed Jan 03 1996 09:00

    Didn't see a note on this, so I thought I'd comment just for kicks. 
    Recently, my wife and I rented Stormy Weather, an old classic featuring
    Lena Horne, Cab Callaway, the Nicolas Brothers and more.  (Please
    forgive spelling errors.)  We both really like Lena Horne, having
    gotten to see her live show in Texas about ten years ago.  And, she was
    fabulous in this movie.  Cab Callaway and the others were also
    spectacular.  But, the Nicolas brothers did an absolutely breathtaking 
    performance.  When we saw them in the credits we knew what to expect
    and were delighted with the result.  I'm no judge of dancing (and not 
    much of a fan), but their dance routine is now my all time favorite dance 
    routine.  It is simply amazing and is toward the end of the movie.
    
    The story, what little there is of it, is just a framework for
    showcasing the talent.  Frankly, the story and much of the acting just 
    isn't done well.  But, that's not why anyone would want to see it.  There 
    is some stereotyping that made us uncomfortable.  But, the raw talent and 
    charm of many of the players seems to transcend all stereotyping, in my 
    opinion.
    
    Steve