Yep, my favorite scene…well, that and the 'Beauty School Drop-out'…in the film. "You're the One That I Want" was not part of the original stage play, btw. Written specifically for the film by John Farrar.
The original show - which we saw off-Broadway at the Eden Theater on 2nd avenue with Barry Bostwick and Adrienne Barbeau was so far superior to this movie that they aren't - IMHO - even worth putting in the same sentence.
Patti, this week I haven't done an FFB post unfortunately but my latest post is Top 100 Mysteries published in a Japanese magazine. Quite a few of the books are not so well remembered, so if you think it fits the bill, here's the link to the post:
Hey Patti: How many fans realize that Olivia stepped out of her "Element" in creating this role? Travolta has amazing moves. Hardly believable from his "Welcome Back Kotter" days. And, don't forget "Saturday Night Fever" which launched the Disco Era. Yours truly, Toe.
Patricia Abbott is the author of more than 125 stories that have appeared online, in print journals and in various anthologies. She is the author of two print novels CONCRETE ANGEL (2015) and SHOT IN DETROIT (2016)(Polis Books). CONCRETE ANGEL was nominated for an Anthony and Macavity Award in 2016. SHOT IN DETROIT was nominated for an Edgar Award and an Anthony Award in 2017. A collection of her stories I BRING SORROW AND OTHER STORIES OF TRANSGRESSION will appear in 2018.
She also authored two ebooks, MONKEY JUSTICE and HOME INVASION and co-edited DISCOUNT NOIR. She won a Derringer award for her story "My Hero." She lives outside Detroit.
Patricia (Patti) Abbott
SHOT IN DETROIT
Edgar Nominee 2017, Anthony nominee 2017
CONCRETE ANGEL
Polis Books, 2015-nominated for the Anthony and Macavity Awards
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Yep, my favorite scene…well, that and the 'Beauty School Drop-out'…in the film. "You're the One That I Want" was not part of the original stage play, btw. Written specifically for the film by John Farrar.
But a perfect ending!
The original show - which we saw off-Broadway at the Eden Theater on 2nd avenue with Barry Bostwick and Adrienne Barbeau was so far superior to this movie that they aren't - IMHO - even worth putting in the same sentence.
Jeff M.
I liked this film though GREASE 2 is a hit with the family, especially the songs.
Travolta looks so raw.:)
Patti, this week I haven't done an FFB post unfortunately but my latest post is Top 100 Mysteries published in a Japanese magazine. Quite a few of the books are not so well remembered, so if you think it fits the bill, here's the link to the post:
http://inkquilletc.blogspot.in/2013/05/mystery-best-100-so-how-many-have-you.html
I thought it'd be fun to know how many of these have been read.
Thanks.
Patti - Oh, I do love this ending! Such a great touch!
Hey Patti: How many fans realize that Olivia stepped out of her "Element" in creating this role? Travolta has amazing moves. Hardly believable from his "Welcome Back Kotter" days. And, don't forget "Saturday Night Fever" which launched the Disco Era. Yours truly, Toe.
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