176 - Swing Time

This week we travel back to the 1930s: a time when people solved all their troubles withs singing a dancing, a time when iconic songs were created, and a time when blackface was used with no thought about the repercussions. We are talking about the Fred Astaire & Ginger Rogers led “Swing Time”. Join the 1001 by 1 crew as they discuss the technical aspects of dance, the catchy tunes, and just how pathetic the “Pop” character is. Also, this week Adam recommends “Drop Dead Gorgeous”, Britt recommends “The Happiness of the Katakuris” (currently on Midnight Pulp), and Joey recommends “Dirty Dancing” (available for rent on most major platforms). You can listen to us on Apple Podcast, Stitcher, Spotify, & Google Play. You can find us on Letterboxd - https://letterboxd.com/1001by1/ You can find us on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook at facebook.com/1001by1. You can send us an email at [email protected]. Intro/Outro music is “Bouncy Gypsy Beats” by John Bartmann. Chapters (AI generated) 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Film Recommendations 09:31 Discussion of Swing Time: Overview and Context 24:11 Exploring the Characters and Their Dynamics 40:35 The Dance Numbers: A Closer Look 53:54 The Controversial Bojangles Scene 01:10:20 Final Thoughts and Recommendations