Moment of Movie Wisdom: Being True to Yourself in ‘Easter Parade’ (1948)

Moment of Movie Wisdom: Being True to Yourself in ‘Easter Parade’ (1948)
Promotional art from the 1948 film “Easter Parade” with Judy Garland, Fred Astaire, Peter Lawford, and Ann Miller. MovieStillsDB
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“Be yourself” is one of those inspiring catch phrases which is tossed around like a beanbag. Modern variations like “You do you,” “Embrace your truth,” and “Be your best self” have cheapened the whole idea. Of course, there is nothing new about this motto. William Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” included the famous piece of advice, “This above all: to thine own self be true.”

Tiffany Brannan
Tiffany Brannan
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Tiffany Brannan is a 23-year-old opera singer, Hollywood historian, vintage fashion enthusiast, and journalist. Her classic film journey started in 2016 when she and her sister started the Pure Entertainment Preservation Society to reform the arts by reinstating the Motion Picture Production Code. Tiffany launched Cinballera Entertainment in June 2023 to produce original performances which combine opera, ballet, and old films in historic SoCal venues. Having written for The Epoch Times since 2019, she became the host of a YouTube channel, The Epoch Insights, in June 2024.
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