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Dirty Dancing (1987)

Directed by Emile Ardolino•1h 40m•Published Aug 23, 2022•Episode length 3h 41m
Episode 136 - Dirty Dancing
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Jennifer Grey
Jennifer Grey
Frances "Baby" Houseman
Patrick Swayze
Patrick Swayze
Johnny Castle
Cynthia Rhodes
Cynthia Rhodes
Penny Johnson
Neal Jones
Neal Jones
Billy Kostecki
Jerry Orbach
Jerry Orbach
Dr. Jake Houseman
Kelly Bishop
Kelly Bishop
Marjorie Houseman
Jane Brucker
Jane Brucker
Lisa Houseman
Max Cantor
Max Cantor
Robbie Gould
Jack Weston
Jack Weston
Max Kellerman
Lonny Price
Lonny Price
Neil Kellerman

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Emile Ardolino
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Overview

Expecting the usual tedium that accompanies a summer in the Catskills with her family, 17-year-old Frances 'Baby' Houseman is surprised to find herself stepping into the shoes of a professional hoofer—and unexpectedly falling in love.

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We had the time of our lives - and we owe it all to you. Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew: Ian, Liam, Ethan, and Georgia as we're heading to Kellerman's for summer camp in Dirty Dancing, a film with magical powers over women (and some men) for its 35th anniversary. We're hoping to avoid chickening out …

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We had the time of our lives - and we owe it all to you.  Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew: Ian, Liam, Ethan, and Georgia as we're heading to Kellerman's for summer camp in Dirty Dancing, a film with magical powers over women (and some men) for its 35th anniversary. We're hoping to avoid chickening out of the big lift in our 136th anniversary as we discuss:

  • Who almost played Johnny Castle but screen tested terribly against Jennifer Grey
  • Why we think Jennifer Grey didn't have the career of Sarah Jessica Parker
  • How much does this film line up with Marvelous Mrs Maisel (season 2) and why might that actually not be an accident
  • Is there a religious subplot in this film that no-one talks about regarding Baby's father's disapproval of Johnny Castle
  • How good a job does this film do using the theatre of the mind to shock us in the abortion subplot
  • Is this the best Patrick Swayze film ever?
  • What other film do we know Baby's father from on the pod?  How about the social convener?
  • We need your help to settle a 3 way disagreement on the film?
  • Whether or not Dirty Dancing is the Best Film Ever

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Timestamps for this episode:

  • 0:00 - Opening Banter
    8:00 - Reflections & Corrections
    21:05 - Shoutouts
    35:30 - Deep Dive
    2:35:45 - Endgame