Musicals are not my favorite genre of film, in fact, they may be my least favorite. Having said that, I have been trying to make an effort to see some of the classics and approach them with an open mind. Similarly, I was not a fan of the western genre for a long time either, but have come to appreciate the genre quite a bit. My exposure to movie musicals is very limited. I remember having to watch Fiddler on the Roof in music class in 4th grade as well as West Side Story at some point in elementary school. I either did not pay attention or I forgot much of it (though I do vividly remember “If I were a rich man…!” from Fiddler).
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