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CAN'T STOP THE MUSIC (1980) - It's interesting to note that disco - a much-maligned and often marginalized style of music - once served as a dynamic catalyst for a serious, streetwise drama about working class dreams and realities; propelled in equal measure by a star entering his absolute zenith as a dramatic actor and sex symbol, as well as the efforts of veteran singers and songwriters who were able to tap into all of disco's strengths while keeping the material intelligent and relevant beyond the dance floor. That film, of course, was SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER (1977). This film is what happens …
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