As New Hollywood grew, this film flourished with zest, humor, and melodic intrigue. But does it capture the spirit of the musical? And how?

A tender story. Good characters. Great songs. Sublime messages. Theatergoers made a tradition out of this since 1964, and who'd blame them?

As we pray for the end of the Covid-19 and better things to come this year, be on the lookout for these hits as critiqued by good ol' me.