Footloose (1984)

Forty years ago amidst a crop of various pop music-driven movies (Flashdance, Breakin), this Herbert Ross-directed teen musical drama hit the world by storm and made a star of its lead performer, the legendary Kevin Bacon.  Beyond that, it also had a one of the most memorable soundtracks of the decades featuring several catchy pop gems including the EXTREMELY popular title track from Kenny Loggins.  It's generally a simple story of the new kid (Bacon) from the big city who has just moved to a smalltown with his single mother....and discovers to his dismay, that his favorite activity of dancing is NOT allowed in this town for pretty controversial reasons.  Amidst a very strong cast including John Lithgow, Sarah Jessica Parker, Dianne Weist, Lori Singer, and the late great Chris Penn.....we watch as he gradually changes things in this town for the better....with the help of several new friends no less.  And of course, there's LOTS of dancing.....Host & Editor: Geoff GershonProducer: Marlene Gershon Send us Fan MailSupport the showhttps://livingforthecinema.com/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/Living-for-the-Cinema-Podcast-101167838847578Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/livingforthecinema/Letterboxd:https://letterboxd.com/Living4Cinema/