The Red Shoes

Send us Fan MailOnce upon a time, not so long ago, this podcast had to explore the theme of Close Encounters, with the added shake-up that this week's pick must include a dance sequence.  So we watched a movie FULL of dance sequences; 1948's "The Red Shoes",  the story of a ballerina who had to choose between her commitment to ballet or her commitment to the man she loves.   This film is loosely based on the fairy tale of the same name.  We also delve into some intense fairy tale origins. Those Grimm brothers were not averse to gouging out some eyes, rolling women around in barrels of nails, or abducting children to teach a moral lesson. So put on your dancing shoes and make the right choice to listen in.  Otherwise, you may get eaten by a wolf... or cursed by a witch.... or turned into sea foam...