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What do you get when you combine Guido the Killer Pimp and Dlck Clark?.....can you say Perry Parker!
"You know I talk to my teens about love, and I always say 'this crazy thing called love, it makes you laugh, it makes you cry...but hey, man, it's what makes the world go 'round.' Now, dying for love? Whoa! That's too momentous! I mean it's good for the books, but not for teens. Now, on the other hand, there's nothing wrong with a teen king or a teen queen feeling like you could die for love. That way, you'd cherish every dance and you'd never waste a kiss."
"The In Crowd" is an 80's movie that was set in the 60's, but if you love to dance the setting is actually timeless. Donovan Leitch was actually quite impressive in this flick. Drum roll please...a little trivia...he is the brother of Say Anything's Ione Skye.
I enjoyed Wendy Gazelle's performance...not as much as "Hot Pursuit", but very cool indeed. The emotions she showed at the end of the dinner scene with Vicky felt real to me.
And Jennifer Runyon was adorable as Vicky. Let's put it this way.. I still read a little friction whenever possible because of her!
My favorite part is when Perry Parker has Vicky and Del do a publicity stunt for the show and all these teens are lined up to dance with them...and Del spots the shy girl in the crowd and walks over to her and asks her to dance. Sweet stuff.
So many great moments in this movie!
"1.. 2.. you know what to do!!"
My favorite quote from the movie is when Vicky tells Del he is such a 'nice' guy .. which he totally is btw.. but his response is this memorable line:
"Nice is two o'clock in afternoon.. I wanna be midnight .. quarter to three!"
And the Del vs Dugan dance off is incredible .. Warning: Don't try this at home! - I'm visiting my parents this weekend and I definitely won't be drawing attention to the footprint spots where their family room wall no longer quite matches. Sorry mom!
Even though the setting and the music is from the 60's.. everything else about "The In Crowd" exudes the 80's experience..
Go find it!
"I know it sounds crazy, but I don't want to live my life like everyone else. I wanna be remembered!"
I highly recommend this movie to anyone that enjoys dance movies with a killer soundtrack.
As Devo will say: Sweet Soul Music!
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this is a great movie. And honestly, There's nothing "Dirty Dancing" had that this movie didn't already have. Makes me wonder how "Dirty Dancing" ever topped this movie. It was probably that damn "She's like the Wind" song that Swayze sang for the soundtrack that had all the soccer moms swooning...lol...ok..that and Jennifer Grey was obviously much cuter than Jennifer Runyon.
Anyway..yeah..this is a good flick. I highly recommend it too.
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i never knew that donovan was ione's brother until you told me a while back! i felt silly, not having known this before. haha valley your comment, "that ain't **** clark" was hilarious. nice can't buy me love reference.
so many 'momentous' moments, indeed.
i've always been a fan of donovan leitch, especially in this movie. his "good guy" act is spot on, makes him dreamy, even. the dance numbers are fun and the oldies tunes are awesome even though they aren't 80's.
i was never a fan of dirty dancing so i never thought to compare the two movies, but on the coverbox for the in crowd, it says "as provocative as dirty dancing".... ??? not really, IMO lol.
valley, i was at lunch today with my family and SWEET SOUL MUSIC came on the speakers in the restaurant... couldn't help but start dancing! Posts: 4807 | Registered: Oct 2002 | Site Updates: 39
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I only saw this a few years ago. Liked it. Nice little sleeper.
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Ronnie.. a "good guy" that's dreamy.. I've been working on that my whole life! After watching Del in "The In Crowd" Friday night .. I now realize I've been missing the proper hair style to make it all come together for me.
And you had to be eating at I-HOP with your friend for a tune like "Sweet Soul Music" to come on. I mean what are the odds? Must be a signal and of course dancing is a must when a moment like that occurs!
Did you turn over any couch type booths when you cut loose at the HOP?
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I just watched this for the first time last night because of this thread. Loooved it! Popeye is a total spaz, and the next door neighbor, Gail, what a cutie. She can clean my room anytime!
quote:Originally posted by Valley: I still read a little friction whenever possible because of her!
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Secret Admirer.. I love when someone enjoys a never seen before movie because of our discussions on here. Makes it fun for me to keep posting.
And Muffy.. I truly believe you will see a different Donovan Leitch if you watch "The In Crowd". And the dancing is rad.
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valley, maybe muffy is picturing the cutting class donovan?? he's definitely was creepy in that one!
i remember buying the blob on dvd because it had leitch in it, then when we watched it, and saw he wasn't in it very long, i was bummed haha. i didn't remember that movie much and hadn't seen it in forever. i think him and kevin dillon should have had reversed roles. Posts: 4807 | Registered: Oct 2002 | Site Updates: 39
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Ronnie.. I was thinking the same thing.. Muffy is probably having nightmares about Donovan Leitch hiding behind her water cooler at work. Leitch was beyond creepy in "Cutting Class" .. but that made it that much more fun.
"The Blob" role reversal would have been interesting to watch. My thought is that someday .. we will be able to make our own choices within the movies we watch.
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quote:Originally posted by Valley: Secret Admirer.. I love when someone enjoys a never seen before movie because of our discussions on here. Makes it fun for me to keep posting
Keep posting, my friend, keep posting. You keep things moving along Posts: 929 | From: Deb to Tone | Registered: Dec 2004 | Site Updates: 37
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this channel plays older movies all the time it's pretty "Rewind" approved if I don't say so myself! Check if you have it in your area Posts: 2912 | Registered: Jun 2003 | Site Updates: 26
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.....just finished The In Crowd and guess what?? I loved it!
even the opening credits had me going....'Sweet Soul Music' loved it!
Donovon was likeable and not so creepy for sure.....You couldn't help but love Vicki even when she was being a flake to Del....Love when Del pulls the girl with the brace to dance!!
I also loved Dougan and Del's dance off complete with thunder and lighting that was soooo cheesy and great....."friction" that was so awful!
totally loved the soundtrack....plus one of my ultimate favs....'Land of a 1000 dances' woo hoo
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Muffy.. so very awesome that you got to watch it today for the first time! You totally mentioned some great moments...
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I'm glad I got to watch it today too.......I needed an upbeat ditty haha my ankle is really bumming me out.......I had the urge to shake and dance a few times Posts: 2912 | Registered: Jun 2003 | Site Updates: 26
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Totally giving this thread a little bump because I was able to catch it again recently..This is always a feel good movie for me. And It works as a good change of pace from the usual lot of serious movies I watch. After watching it again, my views on it haven't changed..I still enjoy this one quite a bit!
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So Netflix can send movies to your TV even if they're only available on VHS? Now that I like. Another reason for me to register with them. Do they also rent Blu Ray titles?
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anthony, yes. you have to pay a bit extra for blu-ray but they are definitely available. Posts: 4807 | Registered: Oct 2002 | Site Updates: 39
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I'd totally nominate this one for a "Rewind Movie Night" if it were a little easier to come by.
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haha Pyro, you might have to help me convince Muffy on that one.. she might shoot that down on account of Donovan Leitch. Posts: 4807 | Registered: Oct 2002 | Site Updates: 39
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