Xanadu is odd but kind of fun and other movie thoughts

 I re-watched Xanadu and it is a fun movie but kind of odd. Olivia Newton John, Michel Beck, and Gene Kelly star in this musical. It was Kelly’s last appearance. Beck did not sing.  That might have been just as well.

It might be time to re-watch Grease.  Okay, I know that one of the songs has a line or two in poor taste and  a few of the actors playing high school students don’t look like high school students. I think that song was changed slightly for Grease Live. 

Gladiator Underground is fun. I think it is worth re-watching. Two brothers are in an illegal tournament  and they have a strained relationship. Fights are good. 

 Five recent movies I liked alot

  • Affinity
  • Diablo
  • Prisoner of War
  • Fantastic Four: First Steps
  • Under Fire


 

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