Thursday Movie Picks: Break into Song Scenes in Non-Musical Movies


It's Thursday and by now you should know that it means it's time for Thursday Movie Picks, the awesome weekly series hosted by Wandering Through the Shelves. This week we have to pick films with non-musicals with musical scenes. But I guess you already figured that out from the title. Anyway, here are my picks

(500) Days of Summer (2009)

Tom is an aspiring architect who earns his living as a greeting card writer. Summer is his boss's secretary. As they start knowing each other, Tom discovers that they have a lot in common and falls n love with her. The problem? She doesn't believe in true love. This film is so sweet and charming and has what's probably one of the most memorable musical scenes. Okay, Joseph doesn't sing, but who cares right? 


Beetlejuice (1988)

Barbara and Adam die and they find themselves trapped as ghosts in their house. A new family arrives and they try to scare them, but without success. They call upon another ghost, Beetlejuice, for help, but the ghost has other plans. I haven't seen this in years, but I loved it. So hilarious. And that dinner scene is awesome.


Life of Brian (1979)

This is Monty Pythons take on Jesus life. Actually, it's the story of Brian from Nazareth, an unwilling prophet who wants to free his land. A beautiful satire of Christian religion and Hollywood's epic films, this one is absolutely hilarious and the singing out of nowhere is epic.


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  1. joel6591315 February 2018 at 16:08

    500 Days of Summer was alright, JGL was better than the film but I love your other two choices! Beetlejuice shouldn't work, it's just so goofy but thanks to Keaton and the rest of the cast they really pull it off. Same goes for Life of Brian.

    I have to confess I thought this would be a week of many repeats since I thought the choices were lean but it seems the random musical number is more rampant than I had thought.

    Adventures in Babysitting (1987)-When Chris Parker (a phenomenal Elisabeth Shue) agrees to babysit the Anderson kids after her date cancels at the last minute she has no idea that she is embarking on the rollercoaster ride of her life thanks to her friend Brenda (a hilarious Penelope Ann Miller) being stuck at the bus station in the city. Going to help against her better judgement she and the kids have one harrowing madcap adventure after another including an unexpected but spirited impromptu performance in a jazz club. Disarming and just plain fun.

    The First Wives Club (1996)- At the funeral of one of their college roommates who committed suicide when her ex-husband married a younger woman three women (Bette Midler, Goldie Hawn, and Diane Keaton) reunite for the first time in nearly 30 years. When they realize the reason for their friend's suicide, they discover a common bond-all of their ex-husbands have taken them for granted as well-they decide it's time for revenge and unite to get back at their exes. Scheming and chicanery topped by a musical number follow.

    My Best Friend’s Wedding (1997)-Julianne Potter (Julia Roberts) panics when her best friend Michael (Dermot Mulroney) calls out of the blue and tells her he is getting married the next weekend to pert, ultra-wealthy Kimmy (Cameron Diaz). Once upon a time Julianne and Michael had made a pact to marry each other if they hadn’t found someone by their 28th birthday, with this news she decides Michael is the man for her and sets out to stop the wedding against the advice of her other best friend George (a scene stealing Rupert Everett). Hilarity and an unexpected musical number ensue. Disarming romantic comedy with Roberts’s superstar charisma totally responsible for making her rather contemptible character someone you almost root for.

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    1. Sonia Cerca15 February 2018 at 20:33

      So many people picked My Best Friend's Wedding. I can't believe I forgot about that scene!

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  2. Big Screen Small Words15 February 2018 at 16:51

    (500) Days of Summer is a popular one this week. That was a great scene from a fantastic film.

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  3. Brittani Burnham15 February 2018 at 19:32

    I've never seen Life of Brian. I'll have to put this on my list.

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    1. Sonia Cerca15 February 2018 at 20:35

      Yes, please! It's one of the funniest films I've ever seen.

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  4. Unknown15 February 2018 at 21:04

    Oh man, that Beetlejuice moment is one of my favourites. And yes, we do match on (500) Days of Summer, such a happy scene. Haven't seen Life of Brian!

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    1. Sonia Cerca15 February 2018 at 21:50

      I knew (500) Days of Summer would get so much love this week :)

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  5. thevoid9915 February 2018 at 21:05

    Ah, Life of Brian!!!!! One of the best films ever made. Beetlejuice is an all-time favorite as all three picks are fun to watch.

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    1. Sonia Cerca15 February 2018 at 21:51

      You're right about Life of Brian. More people need to see it.

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  6. Birgit16 February 2018 at 20:28

    Yippee for watching these moments in film:) I have not seen your first pick but it looks sweet. Love that scene in Beetlejuice as it makes me laugh every time. Love, Love, Love Monty Python and I was hoping someone would choose this because it is one of my favourite pieces

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    1. Sonia Cerca16 February 2018 at 20:33

      You need to see (500) Days of Summer, I'm sure you'd enjoy it.

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  7. Dell18 February 2018 at 02:23

    All of these are great picks, especially that Beetlejuice moment.

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