Classic Movie Moment: The Man That Got Away

Never a New Love

It’s undeniable: the effortless passion embedded within each perfected lyric, within every intense wave of melody. The heart’s meaning is relative, universal. They form a perfect union; She of flesh and She of sound. The partnership between them is seamless, as if they are two souls masked as one – amplified by shadow, simplified by light. Her movements are fluid and impulsive. A smile or a sweep of hair. An extended hand – searching – longing for her forever-love. The man that got away.

It’s a scene without fault, the ideal. A song that is known, timeless. A classic movie moment so specific, so memorable, it has surpassed its origin and become an entity all its own. Judy Garland leaves us speechless, in a performance that will always have the ability to mark our cinema loving lives with an everlasting impression. Undoubtedly, one of the most unforgettable moments in all of movie history.

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What did you think of this classic movie moment? Have you seen A Star Is Born? What’s your favorite scene? Favorite song? Which A Star Is Born adaptation is your favorite? Do you have your own classic movie or TV moment you want to share? Tell me in the comments!

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