Tag: Flashdance
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‘Streets of Fire’ Should Have Been the Biggest Rock Musical of the ’80s
No one was afraid of cinematic excess in the ’80s, and nothing says “cinematic excess” quite as perfectly as the rock musical, a sub-genre that took on all sorts of (rockin’ and rollin’ and just plain bitchin’) shapes in the decade that birthed everything from “Purple Rain” to “Flashdance” and “The Blues Brothers.”Buried amongst a…
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How Michael Bay’s Signature Shot Saved Bad Boys From Sony
For a 19 million movie, there was a lot riding on Michael Bay’s “
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Paramount+ Announces New Series Adaptations Of ‘The Italian Job’ ‘Fatal’ Attraction,’ ‘The Parallax View’ & Takes ‘Halo’ From Showtime
In an impressive showing that signaled they want to be the new Disney+, CBS-Viacom really emboldened the notion that they will be a content force to be reckoned with in the future. During their immense Paramount+ investor day presentation, the streamer announced a massive wave of shows they’re developing based on intellectual property they own…
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Heart Biopic in the Works at Amazon, Says Band Vocalist Ann Wilson
A biopic about Seattle-based classic rock band Heart is being produced for Amazon, vocalist Ann Wilson revealed to SiriusXM’s “Volume West” host Lyndsey Parker.According to Wilson, Carrie Brownstein, guitarist of punk band Sleater-Kinney and star of IFC’s comedy series “Portlandia,” will write and direct the film. Lynda Obst, most known for her work on “Flashdance,”…
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Contest: Win A Copy Of Newly-Remastered ‘Flashdance’ On 4K Blu-Ray
When the film was released in 1983, “Flashdance” was pretty much panned by most critics. But as we’ve seen time after time, critics aren’t the ones buying tickets, and the musical drama would go on to become a massive hit at the box office, finishing the year as the #3 highest-grossing film in the Us…
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‘The L Word’ Star Jennifer Beals Talks About Her Early Career
Ten years after “The L Word’s” cancellation, Jennifer Beals is ready to make her return as the ever-so-professional Bette Porter. She’ll not only star in the continued story, but she’ll also executive produce alongside original co-stars Leisha Hailey and Katherine Moennig, and creator Ilene Chaiken.Beals has been hard at work in front of and behind…
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One Epic Supercut Edits Together Nearly 300 Movie Dancing Scenes; How Many Can You Identify? — Watch
Ewen McGregor and Nicole Kidman in “Moulin Rouge!” Jennifer Beals in “Flashdance.” Belle and the Beast in “Beauty and the Beast.” There’s nothing like an epic movie dance scene to knock you off your feet, and a new supercut from Cls Videos is here to make you swoon nearly 300 times. Running seven minutes, “Dancing…
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‘Glow’ Season 2 Teaser: The Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling Return, and They’re Maniacs — Watch
While “Stranger Things” made audiences nostalgic for conventional 80s pop culture, its sister show “Glow” explored a lesser-known phenomena from that era: professional women’s wrestling promotions. Now back for a new season, it looks like the Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling are just getting started.Loosely adapted from the 80s show of the same name, “Glow” tells…