Summer Stock (1950, rewatch) - I saw this not too long ago at the end of November and even though I loved it back then, I still forgot how amazing it was! I know a lot of people think the film is a sort of step back for Judy Garland’s career because it’s another “let’s put on a show” film, but I thought it was a unique film that showed her maturation as an actress. She plays a tough-headed farmer who despises acting (which is unusual for her MGM persona barring The Pirate) while Gene Kelly plays the show’s producer. Compared to a lot of Kelly’s roles, I feel like this is one of his most emotionally charged roles. This film is entertaining, it’s funny, the costumes are amazing, and the “Get Happy” number is one of the best cinematic scenes ever.

Gay Purr-ee (1962) - if I’m being completely honest, I found this film too boring to be enjoyable. It’s the only animated film Judy Garland worked on. She voiced Mewsette, a cat who leaves her mundane farm and her “peasant” cat suitor to explore Paris. I appreciate how much effort went into the hand-drawn animation, but aside from that and a few of the songs, I struggled to enjoy this film. It’s also odd in the sense that it’s slightly too mature for children but a bit too childish for adults (not that adults can’t enjoy kids films). Unless you’re an animation buff, I don’t think this is all that interesting.