Movie Bones

Episode 029 - "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers" (1954)


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*warning* This week's film callously uses the Roman legend of the abduction and rape of the Sabine women as a major plot element in a way that trivializes the gravity of such offenses.

This week, Ryan and Justin survive Movie Bones' first musical: "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers" (1954) and live to talk about...

  • the disturbing origins and inspiration for the story
  • athletic dancing, skilled singing and choreography
  • an alternative ancient myth that could have been better used as inspiration
  • trivializing gravely criminal behavior with a slap on the wrist
  • our Verdict
  • next week's film: "A Face in the Crowd" (1957)


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Movie BonesBy Justin Miller