Beach Movies Evolve: From Innocent Musicals to Darker Shores in Cinema History
By
Glenn Kenny
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Summary
Part 2 of Decider's series on beach movies, written by critic Glenn Kenny, traces how the genre evolved from innocent musicals into darker, more mature territory. The article focuses on producer Joe Pasternak's work at MGM in the 1940s and 1950s, including films like "In The Good Old Summertime" and "Summer Stock," marking the transition from the genre's lighthearted beginnings to a grittier phase where innocence is lost.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledSummer is finally here, and nothing evokes the spirit of the season like sand, sun, sweat, and surf.
Last week, we tracked the innocent beginnings of beach movies. Now, that innocence is firmly lost.
Eventually, everything gets washed away with the tide – including innocence.
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