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Pippin: His Life and TimesPippin: His Life and Times (1981)
Dir. David Sheehan
Feat. Ben Vereen, William Katt, Leslie Denniston
TV movie adapted from the 1972 musical, itself an adaptation of the Bob Fosse Broadway production. Music and lyrics are by Stephen Schwartz and book…
Shock TreatmentShock Treatment (1981)
Dir. Jim Sharman
Feat. Jessica Harper, Cliff De Young, Patricia Quinn
Richard O'Brien and co. camp through the Rocky Horror premise again without the magic, but not without charm. Brad and Janet return as a…
Blues Brothers, TheBlues Brothers, The (1980) Recommended
Dir. John Landis
Feat. John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, Carrie Fisher
Smash comedy with great soul music and epic sight–gags.
Breaking GlassBreaking Glass (1980) Aro Favourite
Dir. Brian Gibson
Feat. Hazel O'Connor, Phil Daniels, Jon Finch
Grievously under–rated and singular rock music drama from the post–punk era offers more than just nostalgic interest, with an impassioned…
Can't Stop the MusicCan't Stop the Music (1980)
Dir. Nancy Walker
Feat. Steve Guttenberg
Attempt to revive the musical in disco garb comes off somewhat flat, but worth seeing for some eccentric details – The Village People acting…
Coal Miner's DaughterCoal Miner's Daughter (1980)
Dir. Michael Apted
Feat. Sissy Spacek, Tommy Lee Jones
Biopic of country legend Loretta Lynn.
FameFame (1980)
Dir. Alan Parker
Feat. Irene Cara
Young wannabees get ready for their big break at a New York performing arts college. Funny how none of the cast have since achieved it.
One Trick Pony (1980)
Dir. Robert M Young
Feat. Paul Simon, Blair Brown, Rip Torn
Interesting tale of rock–star, played by Paul Simon, undergoing personal crises.
Pirates of Penzance, ThePirates of Penzance, The (1980)
Dir. Wilford Leach, Joshua White
Feat. Kevin Kline, Angela Lansbury, Linda Ronstadt
A lively version of the Gilbert and Sullivan show, performed live at Delacorte Theatre in Central Park.
Xanadu (1980)
Feat. Olivia Newton-John, Gene Kelly
Diabolical disco–kitsch with a plot as thin as a plastic–wrapper. Designer Michael Beck is visited by ethereal muse Olivia…

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