Footloose- Episode #858

About this episode

Cathy and Todd discuss the cultural impact and themes of the film Footloose as they kick off Dance Month.

Jump back! Cathy and Todd discuss Footloose to kick off Dance Month! Directed by Herbert Ross and released in 1984, Footloose made Kevin Bacon a star and helped define the MTV-era teen movie. But beneath the music this $8 million film (that grossed over $80 million worldwide) is really about grief, fear, father-daughter tension, and a town trying to outrun tragedy. Cathy and Todd discuss the culture clash between Ren and Reverend Moore (John Lithgow), Ariel’s push for independence, and the wisdom of Vi Moore (Dianne Wiest). They talk hot takes and WTF moments, the real Oklahoma town that inspired the ban, and why the final prom isn’t just a dance, it’s a community loosening its grip on fear. Some Ways to Support Us Sign up for Cathy’s Substack Order Restoring our Girls Join Team Zen Links shared in this episode: For the full show notes, visit zenpopparenting.com . This week’s sponsor(s): Avid Co DuPage County Area Decorating, Painting, Remodeling by Avid Co includes kitchens, basements, bathrooms, flooring, tiling, fire and flood restoration. David Serrano- Certified Financial Planner- 815-370-3780 MenLiving – A virtual and in-person community of guys connecting deeply and…

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Hosts: Cathy Adams, Todd Adams

Topics covered

• Footloose
• Dance Month
• MTV-era teen movie
• grief
• father-daughter tension
• community

Keywords

• Footloose
• Kevin Bacon
• dance
• 1984 film
• father-daughter relationship
• community
• MTV

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Avid Co, MenLiving, Todd Adams Life & Leadership Coaching

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