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Flashdance (1983)
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2
Viewed:
5/05, 12/07
5/05:
What a great audition scene in Flashdance that was performed by Marine Jahan, Sharon Shapiro, and Richard
"Crazy Legs" Colón.
Wait a minute. Who are they? Go back to the film and replay the scene. But this time, do it in slow motion. If you look
at Jennifer Beals' face more closely, you'll realize it's not really her. Don't be surprised if you see a man with a
mustache at one point.
Yep, it was the biggest controversy. Regardless, the film was rewarded with an Oscar nomination for film editing. And the
story didn't end there. Jennifer Beals claimed that she performed the dancing for all scenes in order to get Tom Selleck's
attention who had a thing for dancers.
Anyway, there's no plot during Flashdance which inexplicably became a smash hit in 1983. It's a one big nothing,
but the dancing is great and the music is fantastic.
All in all, you can buy the soundtrack for Flashdance, but skip the film per se.
12/07:
My head still shakes after seeing Flashdance again.
All in all, Flashdance is silly.