Uncarbonated Poptimism

     This week a quartet of movies starring popstars. 

     When Ali travels from Iowa to LA with dreams of becoming a professional dancer, she takes a job as a waitress. The club's owner, Tess, is battling financial worries, an aggressive developer, a drunken diva, and a partner on the verge of a nervous breakdown. Desperate for something new to revitalize their stagnating stage show, Tess hears the vocals belted out from Ali, which makes everyone wonder why she didn't just try singing to begin with. All the glitz and glamour with none of the calories... Burlesque.
     The Kid and his band The Revolution hold one of the house band slots at the First Avenue nightclub. The Kid spends his days practicing and his nights performing in an effort to avoid his verbally and physically abusive home. Since The Kid's ego doesn't allow him to play compositions from others, his rival Morris Day tries to steal The Revolutions slot with a new girl group he's forming... a girl group centered around The Kid's girlfriend. A film that delivered one of the greatest soundtracks of all time.... Purple Rain.
     A Texan waitress, Kelly, and her two besties go to Fort Lauderdale for Spring Break. Justin and his two besties are Miami based party promotors working the Venice of America's crowds. When their paths cross at a spontaneous beach song, sparks fly. Both between our young lovers and from a hidden jealous rival. Situations and misunderstandings and very dramatic drama ensues. A rushed film desperately trying to cash in on a cultural tidal wave... From Justin to Kelly.
     Martial arts genius Jimmy finally comes home after a decade in reform school. He swears revenge on those who murdered his father. Local gang member, Mikey, is trying to consolidate his groups power through winning the local kumite. In order to make their bid successful, the gang tries to murder Jimmy. Fortunately for him, he has a mage and grocery stocker in his corner. The first feature length martial arts film made in Ireland... Fatal Deviation.
     All that and Kevin regrets some animated choices, Tyler tries his hand at feudal zookeeping, Dave visits some aging friends, and Craig still hears the infernal beeps. Join us, won't you?
    Episode 362- Uncarbonated Poptimism

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