In Hindsight

111. Shall We Dance?

“I don't care if she just showed Michael Jackson how to Harlem shake. I said I want Honey. Honey Daniels.” In this week’s episode, we dissect Honey, a film released on December 5, 2003, starring Jessica Alba, Mekhi Phifer, Romeo Miller, Joy Bryant, and David Moscow. Join us as we (and our special guest Shaleena) discuss braided wigs, cultural “inspiration”, alleged ballet, dance battles, sleazy execs, Baby Phat, and more!

Notable Mentions + References in This Episode:

Cousin Skeeter

Carmen: A Hip Hopera

DJ Starting from Scratch

Maestro Fresh Wes

Shawn Desman

3rd Storee - If Ever

Honey - Dance Benefit Finale

Camp Rock (Episode 083)

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“It’s just a little hip-hop.” In this week’s episode, we dissect Save the Last Dance, a film released on January 12, 2001, starring Julia Stiles and Sean Patrick Thomas. Join us as we (and our special guest Imani) discuss the South Side, troubling dialogue, urban youth (yet again!), oil and milk, the Chicago River, and more!

Notable Mentions + References in This Episode:

Save the Last Dance Filming Locations

Dance Flick - Save the Last Dance Spoof

Stay Away from Sneaky Snow Bunnies

Save the Last Dance Side by Side

Backstreet Boys - As Long As You Love Me

10 Things I Hate About You - Table Dance SceneWeekend Update: Chloe Fineman’s Save the Last Dance Holiday GiftThe White Gaze of Save the Last Dance - Khadija Mbowe

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"Brr, it's cold in here, there must be some Toros in the atmosphere? I know you don't think a white girl made that sh*t up." In this week’s episode, we dissect Bring It On, a film released on August 25, 2000, starring Gabrielle Union, Kirsten Dunst, Eliza Dushku, and Jesse Bradford. Join us as we discuss the cheerocracy, Wonder Bread, SAT words, mixtapes, tooth brushing, math, and more!

Notable Mentions + References in This Episode:

Bring It On Trailer

Cheer (Netflix)

Legally Blonde

Spongebob's Squeaky Boots

Bring It On Final Competition

Strictly Ballroom (Episode 105)

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I'm not you, Mom. You didn't have the feet. I don't have the heart. In this week’s episode, we dissect Center Stage, a film released on May 12, 2000, starring Amanda Schull, Zoe Saldana, Susan May Pratt, and Peter Gallagher. Join us as we discuss red pointe shoes, sponsors, “Salsa”, “revolutionizing” ballet, and more!

Notable Mentions + References in This Episode:

Lester Horton

How Ballerinas Customize Their Pointe Shoes

Ballerina Breaks Down How To Customize Pointe Shoes

What Is a Ballet Body?

Stevie Wonder - Higher Ground

Mandy Moore - Candy

Center Stage - Finale

The Swan Dreams Project

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“She did try to tell you. But now that I know you, I never would have.” In this week’s episode, we dissect Dance with Me, a film released on August 21, 1998, starring Vanessa Williams and Chayanne. Join us as we reminisce about Salsa days past, swoon over Rafael, and discuss meet-cutes, paternity subplots, rueda de casino, dry tortillas, fishing for whales, and more!

Notable Mentions + References in This Episode:

Los Chicos

Chayanne

Dennis the Menace

Dance with Me Salsa Club Scene

Dance With Me - Chayanne & Jane Krakowski

Chayanne - Refugio De Amor (You Are My Home)

Vanessa Williams and Chayanne on Oprah

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A life lived in fear is a life half lived. In this week’s episode, we dissect the hilarity that is Strictly Ballroom, a film released on August 20, 1992, starring Paul Mercurio and Tara Morice. Join us as we discuss the fruity rumba, jumpscares, the streets, the bogo pogo, appropriation, and more!

Notable Mentions + References in This Episode:

Moaning Myrtle

She’s All That

Strictly Ballroom - Practice Montage

Professional Ballroom Dancer Reacts to Strictly Ballroom

Alley Cats Strike (Episode 025)

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I carried a watermelon. In this week’s episode, we dissect Dirty Dancing, a film released on August 21, 1987, starring Jennifer Grey and Patrick Swayze. Join us as we discuss “hooded eyes”, entitlement, freedom rides, hips, class dynamics, dancing on a log, and more!

Notable Mentions + References in This Episode:

Movies That Made Us (Netflix)

Beauty and the Beast Recording

Jennifer Grey Reveals Dirty Dancing Secrets

Dreamgirls - Cadillac Car (Reprise)

Degas’ Ballet Dancers

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Stay away from him, he's a boy! In this week’s episode, we dissect Girls Just Want to Have Fun, a film released on April 12, 1985, starring Sarah Jessica Parker and Helen Hunt. Join us as we discuss babies in pizza, CTA buses, grasshopper hats, velcro miniskirts, Mirror Image, sequins, and more!

Notable Mentions + References in This Episode:

Otis Sallid

Cyndi Lauper - Girls Just Want to Have Fun

Mirror Image - Dance TV Audition

80’s National Aerobic Championship

Leslie “Big Lez” Segar’s Story

Roger Ebert & Gene Siskel Movie Review

Q-Feel - Dancing in Heaven (Orbital Be-Bop)

Passport to Paris

Soul Train

Tragedy Strikes at an Aerobics Competition - Key & Peele

TaB

Grease

Hairspray

Karen Owens and Sharon Owens

Under Wraps (Episode 003)

Double Teamed (Episode 045)

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What a feeling! In this week’s episode, we dissect Flashdance, a film released on April 15, 1983, starring Jennifer Beals and Michael Nouri. Join us as we discuss age gaps, cute outfits, industrial lofts, vibes, Tina, fantasy workplaces, power dynamics, performance art, and more!

Notable Mentions + References in This Episode:

Brutus Jeans

I’m Glad - Jennifer Lopez 

The Untold Story Of The 31-Year Battle Over "Flashdance"

Susie Q (Episode 001)

Under Wraps (Episode 003)

Sting - Every Breath You Take

Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields

Awkward Black Girl - Germy Patty

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