I can’t decide… Kevin Bacon’s Footloose solo (1984) or Jennifer Beals’ “She’s a Maniac” workout in Flash Dance (1983)?
Beals…
Pros:
- Probably more appropriate for a female to be seen carrying on like this
- Legwarmers, obviously
- Her apartment is a converted industrial space, so you know she’s cool
- She does a masculine occupation (welder) with feminine sex appeal… INTRIGUE!
Bacon…
Pros:
- It’s forbidden, so automatic points there
- Impromptu gymnastics bit at the end
- Impromptu gymnastics bit by Bacon stunt double (points revoked)
- Light wash jeans
Winner? It’s a draw for me. Weigh in!
Hold on, hold on. Jennifer Beals had a body double for the dance scenes and for the close up body shots. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marine_Jahan
I still prefer the dancing in Flashdance, but that’s even worse than just the one scene.
hahahaha nooo body double!! I guess that makes sense. boo. the dream is over.
I’m ashamed to admit that:
1) I’ve seen neither of these movies
2) I saw the remake of Footloose in the theater.
3) In. The. Theater.
HAHAHA you are a riot. You need to see both of these stat!!!