In another "movie review" episode, I discuss my thoughts on the films "Saturday Night Fever" (1977) and its sequel, "Staying Alive." (1983) I talk about my belief that "Staying Alive" is unfairly maligned and has received far more criticism than it deserves, as it is a logical continuation of "Saturday Night Fever" in which Tony Manero brilliantly played by John Travolta decides to persue a dancing career in Manhattan on Broadway per his brother's urging in “Saturday Night Fever.” There is excellent character development in which Tony sees the errors of his selfish, womanizing ways and realizes his commitment and love for his girlfriend Jackie. He also finds more self respect as a dancer who proves to himself he can do it, or "go the distance" in the spirit of "Rocky," in which Rocky himself, Sylvester Stallone co-wrote and also directed "Staying Alive." I discuss what I believe to be the upsides of both films, while recognizing "Staying Alive" while not as bad as it was panned by critics is not as good as the gritty, realistic and hard-hitting "Saturday Night Fever." 

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