I am sitting beside a window covered in a drenching bout of raindrops. The wind is blowing, and it is cold for April. Tomorrow is forecast to be mainly in the mid-40s. Our local weather forecaster reported eleven days out of the past fourteen have been overcast or rainy. Bah! It is a good weekend to watch a few movies.

Two oldies are musicals. There is something about the musical genre that always can cheer me up. The first is, of course, Singin’ in the Rain. Gene Kelly, Donald O’Connor, and Debbie Reynolds, who I loved in everything she starred in.

The second musical is also a favorite: Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. I can sing most of the songs from both musicals. Although I don’t know all of the words, I’m a ringer on the first verses and choruses.

Third, I’ve chosen Green Card. There are so many reasons to watch this movie: the lovely and talented Andie MacDowall, the surprisingly endearing Gerard Depardieu, the breathtaking setting of an indoor apartment garden and rooftop, and a good story with a surprise ending. This movie is one of my favorites from the late 80’s/90’s era of sweet romantic comedies.

Enjoy this trio of oldies.