"Popsical" was a term that was coined in the early-to-mid-80s to describe movies like "Flashdance" and "Footloose". Basically, it means movies with extensive music use in montages and dance scenes. This category can also include action movies and comedies.
So what are your favorite "Popsicals" of the *EIGHTIES*? Remember, no 90s movies allowed!
Sincerely,
John Kilduff
Posted by Jessie the Sunflower Goddess (Member # 1877) on :
Do Bomb Pops count? Otherwise my favorite is Grape?
Posted by ISIS (Member # 1780) on :
Haha....I was going to say Banana...but I don't think that was what John meant...
Is "Breakin" a popsical??? If so, then that's my Popsical. Posted by StevenHW (Member # 509) on :
Mine would have to be "Fame" (1980).
Or is that more of a traditional musical than a so-called "popsical"?
Posted by rocksteadyflamethrower (Member # 1065) on :
"Breakin'" and "Fame" are both Popsicals. "Breakin'" made extensive use of early rap while "Fame" took advantage of the waning days of disco.
Sincerely,
John Kilduff...
I would pick "True Stories" as my favorite 80s Popsical, but I'm not quite sure where that would lay on the spectrum.
Posted by kat27 (Member # 3979) on :
Would have said 'Fame' but I think that 'Xanadu' is definitely up there in the popsical stakes - in fact I think that film may define the term!
Posted by Jules (Member # 2627) on :
I'd have to say Footloose.........or grape. Posted by Devolution (Member # 1731) on :
Devolution here,
Probably Sing.
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Posted by Brode (Member # 3732) on :
Fame.
Although I've seen better renditions on stage.
Posted by Mane1980 (Member # 4240) on :
Mine would be Footloose.
Does Dirty Dancing fit in this category?
Posted by The Mouse Avenger (Member # 4406) on :
My favorite one is...
(starts singing) Purple Rain, Purple Rain... Posted by Rainbowbrite22 (Member # 2288) on :
mine would have to be footloose Posted by The Mouse Avenger (Member # 4406) on :
I like that one, too. Posted by The Mouse Avenger (Member # 4406) on :
I also like Flashdance & Fame.
Posted by Sprechen Sie NOMSish? (Member # 2688) on :
Here in Britain, "Popsicle" was part of the title to a series of Porky's style soft porn movies made in Israel
"Lemon Popsicle" "Private Popsicle" etc
I would have to say my fave was Hot Bubblegum :Lemon Popsicle 2 (or 3)
Noms Posted by Sprechen Sie NOMSish? (Member # 2688) on :
Non-beleivers can check out Lemon Popsicle and its 8 sequels on IMDB...
Noms Posted by MotleyRulz (Member # 3598) on :
Purple Rain here...and the banana flavored ones...
Posted by The Mouse Avenger (Member # 4406) on :
omg, i love purple rain!
Posted by raggedyman (Member # 4065) on :
STREETS OF FIRE Posted by The Mouse Avenger (Member # 4406) on :
Does "Breakin" count?
Posted by The Mouse Avenger (Member # 4406) on :
How 'bout "Krush Groove"?
Posted by rocksteadyflamethrower (Member # 1065) on :
"Breakin'" and "Krush Groove" definitely count. I actually did the "Krush Groove" page for the Rewind. I love old-school rap music and Sheila E's song "Hollyrock" was totally awesome.
Sincerely,
John Kilduff
Posted by The Mouse Avenger (Member # 4406) on :
She was pretty in that movie... Posted by The Mouse Avenger (Member # 4406) on :
And speaking of "Krush Groove", I just got the DVD! Posted by The Mouse Avenger (Member # 4406) on :
Sheila E. kicked bum in that movie! Posted by The Mouse Avenger (Member # 4406) on :
Anyone agree?
Posted by The Mouse Avenger (Member # 4406) on :
Or disagree?
Posted by The Mouse Avenger (Member # 4406) on :
It is such a cute movie...
Posted by Lovers with Cassie (Member # 7794) on :
My picks for this subject would have to be Starstruck let alone Heavenly Bodies.
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