In Hindsight

In this week’s episode, we dissect House Party, a film released on March 9, 1990, starring Kid 'n Play, Full Force, Robin Harris, Tisha Campbell, and A.J. Johnson. Join us as we discuss bullies, attempted arson, dance battles, Kool-Aid, and more!

Notable Mentions + References in This Episode:

Cosmic Slop  - Space Traders (1994)

Hey Love Commercial (1987)

How ‘House Party’ Brought the Black Teenage Experience to the Mainstream

House Party: Making the Movie

House Party Dance Battle

Burger King Commercial

The Boondocks - The Booty Warrior

Let It Shine (Episode 085)

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In this week’s episode, we dissect Just Another Girl on the IRT, a film released on February 26, 1993, starring Ariyan A. Johnson, Kevin Thigpen, and Ebony Jerido. Join us as we discuss 90’s fashion, sex ed, carraway seeds, bus tokens, teenage logic, the infamous Jeep, and more!

Notable Mentions + References in This Episode:

Just Another Girl on the I.R.T. Trailer

Mean Girls Sex Ed Scene

D.A.R.E. Program

Erykah Badu - Tyrone

Nikki D. - Daddy's Little Girl

Cee Asia - When You Love Someone

BWP - We Want Money

Angie Stone - Mixed Up World

Paul Shabazz - Share Our Lives

Panel Discussion - Leslie Harris & Ariyan A. Johnson

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In this week’s episode, we dissect Lean On Me, a film released on March 3, 1989, starring Morgan Freeman, Beverly Todd, and Robert Guillaume. Join us as we discuss minimum basic skills, chaotic hallways, fire codes, sermons, “tough love”, baseball bats, and more!

Notable Mentions + References in This Episode:

Lean on Me - Bill Withers

Time Magazine Cover - Joe Clark

First Staff Meeting Scene

Rooftop Scene

Joe vs. Frank Scene

Bathroom Scene

Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego? - The Gateway Getaway‘Lean on Me’: A Modern Myth? Taking Artistic Liberty With Real Joe Clark

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In this week’s episode, we dissect Cooley High, a film released on June 25, 1975, starring Glynn Turman and Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs. Join us as we discuss 70's Chicago, teenage hijinks, quarter parties, police chases, and more!

Notable Mentions + References in This Episode:

Cabrini-Green Homes

The Oral History of Cooley High

Eric Monte - The Unseen Interview

Toni Morrison Interview

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The time has come to reflect on this season of dance movie dissections. Join us as we discuss favorite moments, key themes, and more. See you soon for something new in Season 7!

Notable Mentions + References in This Episode:

Swirlconomics (Black People & Interracial Dating)

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"Fact is, the law says you cannot touch...but I think I see a lotta lawbreakers up in this house tonight." In this week’s episode, we dissect Magic Mike, a film released on June 29, 2012, starring Channing Tatum, Alex Pettyfer, Matt Bomer, Joe Manganiello, and Matthew McConaughey. Join us as we discuss color filters, strip clubs, “sibling” dynamics, bulletproof vests, piglets, g-strings, and more!

Notable Mentions + References in This Episode:

Filmmakers & Pseudonyms - Slate

Magic Mike - Pony Routine

New Girl

Daria

Life with Derek

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"It's funny, isn't it? How one moment can change a million after it." In this week’s episode, we dissect How She Move, a film released on January 25, 2008, starring Rutina Wesley, Clé Bennett, and Romina D'Ugo. Join us as we discuss lockets, shop class, step shows, crochet hats, dialect coaching, and more!

Notable Mentions + References in This Episode:

True Blood

Saturday Night Fever

Angela Anaconda

Hilary Duff - With Love (Today Show Performance)

Rize

Lil Mama - G Slide

Missy Elliott & Vybez Kartel - Bad Man

Kin Dreadz - Step Monster Routine

JSJ - Step Monster Routine

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“Do you love to dance? Then you're meant to dance." In this week’s episode, we dissect Take the Lead, a film released on April 7, 2006, starring Antonio Banderas and Alfre Woodard. Join us as we discuss “inner city youth”, gang wars, vandalism, Tango, cultural fusions, dancing “under” the beat, cheese curds, and more!

Notable Mentions + References in This Episode:

Pierre Dulaine

Dancing Classrooms

American Dragon: Jake Long

ANTM: Yaya and Eva

Take the Lead - Tango (Antonio Banderas)

Take the Lead - Tango (Final Competition)

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"Do I look like I own tights?" In this week’s episode, we dissect Step Up, a film released on August 11, 2006, starring Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan. Join us as we discuss mediocrity, lifts, Black support friends, vehicle theft, “urban” life, and more!

Notable Mentions + References in This Episode:

Nuttin’ But Stringz

Tisha Campbell Martin - Steel Here (Live)

Schitt's Creek - "Fold In the Cheese!"

Usher - U Don’t Have to Call

Ricky Martin - She Bangs

Lip Sync Battle (Channing Tatus vs. Jenna Dewan)

Mario - Let Me Love You

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“Y'all just mad. Because today, you suckers got served.” In this week’s episode, we dissect You Got Served, a film released on January 30, 2004, starring Marques Houston, Omari Grandberry, Jarell Houston, De'Mario Thornton, and Dreux Frederic. Join us as we (and our special guest Imani) discuss dance battles, crutches, duffle bags, lenient kingpins, dancing in the rain, airbrush t-shirts, and more!

Notable Mentions + References in This Episode:

You Got Served Opening Dance Battle

The Proud Family Movie - Penny and 15 Cent Car Scene

Simple Plan - Perfect

Baldwin Hills

Black Eyed Peas (ft. Papa Roach) - Anxiety

Papa Roach - Scars

Sammie - I Like It

You Got Served Final Dance Battle

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