The Sleepless Cinematic Podcast

Fame: Four Years That Will Live Forever

May 15, 2024 The Sleepless Cinematic Podcast Episode 22
Fame: Four Years That Will Live Forever
The Sleepless Cinematic Podcast
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The Sleepless Cinematic Podcast
Fame: Four Years That Will Live Forever
May 15, 2024 Episode 22
The Sleepless Cinematic Podcast

Emilio, Madeline, and Julian continue their High School Movies cycle with a "Mise-Unseen" entry on Alan Parker's 1980 classic, "Fame." Coincidentally a film that none of the trio had seen previously, they look in depth at its ensemble-based depiction of a full four years at New York City's High School of the Performing Arts. Amidst their many talking points, Julian brings a unique perspective to the film as the native New Yorker of the group, while Emilio spins a discussion from the film's "Rocky Horror Picture Show" sequence, and Madeline grades the vowels of every choir singer we see on screen. All three also continue relating their own high school experiences to those shown in the film, and revel in the details of its iconic "Hot Lunch Jam" and street-dancing sequences. They hope it'll be the best experience possible, but whatever you think, one thing's for sure: they just wanna dance!

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Emilio, Madeline, and Julian continue their High School Movies cycle with a "Mise-Unseen" entry on Alan Parker's 1980 classic, "Fame." Coincidentally a film that none of the trio had seen previously, they look in depth at its ensemble-based depiction of a full four years at New York City's High School of the Performing Arts. Amidst their many talking points, Julian brings a unique perspective to the film as the native New Yorker of the group, while Emilio spins a discussion from the film's "Rocky Horror Picture Show" sequence, and Madeline grades the vowels of every choir singer we see on screen. All three also continue relating their own high school experiences to those shown in the film, and revel in the details of its iconic "Hot Lunch Jam" and street-dancing sequences. They hope it'll be the best experience possible, but whatever you think, one thing's for sure: they just wanna dance!

If you haven't yet, please consider writing us a positive review on the podcast platform of your choice. It really helps us find new listeners, and you'll be doing a nice thing too :)

Email us at sleeplesscinematicpod@gmail.com
Follow us here on IG and on Tik Tok! 
@sleeplesscinematicpod

On Letterboxd?
Follow Julian at julian_barthold and Madeline at patronessofcats