That Time Catherine O’Hara and Eugene Levy Made Magic at the Oscars

The emotional heart of the film A Mighty Wind centers around the song “A Kiss at the End of the Rainbow.” The movie follows three folk music groups from the 1960s who reunite in 2003 for a televised concert honoring their late producer. Eugene Levy and Catherine O’Hara play Mitch and Mickey, a former romantic duo who performed as “Mitch & Mickey.” They haven’t seen each other since their breakup, and their most famous song, “A Kiss at the End of the Rainbow,” always ended with a kiss before the final lyrics. As the film progresses, the main question becomes whether Mitch and Mickey will kiss again when they perform the song. During the performance, all the other comedic characters stop arguing and become completely silent, captivated by the duo’s harmonies, and eagerly await the potential kiss.







