Writer Morgan Cline joins to discuss the romantic drama FLASHDANCE starring Jennifer Beals and Michael Nouri. This 1983 film was director Adrian Lyne's first breakout success, wowing audiences with the tale of a welder/cabaret performer who, despite no formal dance training, aspires to join the Pittsburgh Conservatory of Dance. FLASHDANCE was a star-making turn for Jennifer Beals, taking home a Best Original song Academy Award for "Flashdance...What a Feeling" composed by Giorgio Moroder and sung by Irene Cara. Though considered an undeniably iconic film of the '80s, how does the age gap and power differential of its core romance fare by modern standards? You'd simply be a MANIAC to miss this episode, which also features maniacal diversions into Santa Claus, Baby Boom, beefcakes, Finnish crime dramas, Joyride, She Said, Sliver, and much much more!
FLASHDANCE is available to stream with subscription on Paramount+