An American in Paris Themes

John Lennon, a guy who knew a thing or two about art, famously sang that "life is what happens to you when you're busy making other plans." All of the characters in An American in Paris—from Jerr...

When you hear "Paris," what do you think of? The Eiffel Tower? Croissants? An endless sea of berets? In An American in Paris, the City of Light is also the City of Epic Power Struggles. Whether it'...

The gender dynamics as portrayed in this film won't surprise anyone who's seen two episodes of Mad Men. When it comes to gender roles and equality, the 1950s were not a great time to be a woman. Me...

Is there any city on the planet more romantic than Paris? New York may have its energy, and Cottonwood, Idaho may have the World's Biggest Beagle, but if you're in love, Paris is the place to be. F...