Michael van den Bos: Cut Loose! Fame, Flashdance, Footloose & The Musicals of the '80s

Like an awesome ‘80s mixtape, the movie musicals of that era exploded with an energized blast of eclectic styles. From provocative new spins on the traditional musical form, adaptations of Broadway shows and comic strips, to the kinetically punchy images and infectious pop sounds of MTV’s music video influence - classic film scholar Michael Van den Bos goes back to the eighties for a retro revue that decade’s big screen musical performances.