Footloose / Flashdance

Footloose (1983)

A high-stepping Chicago kid (Kevin Bacon) moves to a small Midwest town where dancing has been banned and goes up against a music-hating preacher (John Lithgow) while falling for the clergyman's pretty daughter (Lori Singer). Toe-tapping hit also stars Chris Penn, Sarah Jessica Parker; songs by Kenny Loggins, Bonnie Tyler, and others; directed by Herbert Ross ("The Goodbye Girl"). 107 min. C/Rtg: PG

Flashdance (1983)

What a feeling! This 1980s surprise box-office smash stars Jennifer Beals as Alex Owens, a beautiful 18-year-old woman who dreams of studying at the Pittsburgh Conservatory of Dance. Working during the day as a welder and at night as an exotic dancer, Alex refuses to let anything get in the way of her ambitions--discovering the power of love along the way. Songs include "Flashdance...What a Feeling," "Maniac." With Michael Nouri, Lilia Skala; directed by Adrian Lyne. 94 min. C/Rtg: R

Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1 EX, French Dolby Digital stereo Surround, Spanish Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English, French, Spanish; featurettes; interview; bonus footage; more.