Last Saturday afternoon I met up with my mom and sisters at Thanksgiving Point for lunch and a movie. They ordered lunch while I was over buying the movie tickets, but when I joined them my lunch wasn't ready yet (it was aBBQ beef sandwich). I ended up eating all of my chips while I waited, and they were done eating by the time my sandwich arrived...what the?
Adam dropped Amy off at the theater on his way over to our house, so she wasn't able to join us for lunch but made it in time for the movie.
We were all excited to see "Fame", especially since Kherington from So You Think You Can Dance is in it. We had medium-high expectations going in, but ended up being really disappointed.
It felt like the season premiere of a new TV series or something, like they couldn't jam everything into it that they wanted to but that they had lots of story lines to develop. It felt like a lot of random scenes spliced together with no flow. We probably wouldn't have minded so much if there had been more dancing, but there was disappointingly little.
I grew up listening to the original "Fame" movie soundtrack and know every word of every song. I also loved the TV series that was on in the early 80s and used to watch it on my parents' bed while practicing my splits (which I never was very good at). I had the albums from the TV show too and practically wore them out; it's kind of sad that I have no idea where they are now. Good times.
**Have you seen this movie?
Did you watch the TV show as a kid?
Could/can you do the splits?
Did you have albums?**
Did you watch the TV show as a kid?
Could/can you do the splits?
Did you have albums?**
Comment Window Tidbit: Is anyone else having a hard time with the weird in-between, seasonal temperature swings going on right now? I love how cool it is at night and in the morning, but then get overheated in the day.
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The detail of where and when you watched the TV show was good. Even in my most limber days I never could do the splits and wondered what the secret was. I guess I should have practiced them on my parents' bed while watching Fame! Now I know the secret. Thanks.
What a great force for good the five of you women have. I'm glad you take the opportunity to stay connected.
I LOVED the movie and soundtrack to Fame as a kid. I could probably still sing "Out Here on My Own"...what a great song.
I did go back and watch the original a couple yeas ago and was kind of disappointed with it. Sadly rewatching old favorites seldom live up to the memories of favorite movies from my youth.
Thanks for giving us the low down on the movie...I think I'll wait to see it on Netflix!
That was one of those movies that looked like hell on wheels to me to start with, so I had no plans to see it, but I'm so sorry that you were disappointed in it! Especially with the cost of going to a movie these days, that's such a letdown when you've been excited about something. Sorry!
As far as your comment box note -- I would love some sort of temperature swings. It's still like 104-107 here, and I am over it. Over. It! Sheesh!
Oh man, our temps are great here!
I am bummed to hear it wasn't good...I was getting excited to see it!
I totally remember watching this show & no, I have never been able to dothe splits.
I loved the music to Fame as a kid! I never saw the movie, but heard the remake wasn't so good... must be true since you thought so too.
I NEVER have been able to do the splits- the thought of it makes me shutter.
I mostly had Barry Manilow albums :)
I used to sing the Fame theme song into my hair brush...I had that down, baby!
I was wanting to see the movie, but am rethinking it now...
I'll be out of town for a few days...I'll catch up with you again Monday or so...have a great rest of the week...
We tried to but tickets for the Sunday show of Fame last Thursday and it was ALL sold out online 4 days in advance! Maybe it was for the best...
It was really disappointing. I truly could not believe that it was that bad. It's not that they focused too much on the story-line or the dancing... they missed both boats! Oh well, it's still fun to have lunch and a movie with the girls.
BUMMER! I was looking forward to Fame, but I am so glad for the heads up. I won't waste a movie ticket on it.
And YES I am struggling with the in-between seasons thing. Today I ran both my heat and my ac. I am at a complete loss as to what to wear.
oh no, FAME......I love that music. Too bad, sorry. What happened to the sandwich???? was it good at least? I still can do the splits not perfectly, but i am surprised I can get low....just wait for another yoga year, and I will! good goal to aim for!
oh no! what a bummer, i have definitely been looking forward to this movie. not very much dancing? what the heck to they think we're going to see it for?!
i wonder why they don't bring back tv show fame if there were that many story lines to go with? i would watch it for sure!
and i realized that i just started singing the song in my brain when i read your title. i guess that means i'm a fan too! :)
I have been wondering how this movie was going to be. I am sad they didn't have more dancing. How can it be fame without dancing?! THanks for the heads up, I think I will be passing on this one.
Loved the tv show...
Was SOOO disappointed in the movie! Felt like I would never get that hour and a half back. SO DISAPPOINTED! This could have been the best movie!
Could never do the splits. Ha!
It is chilly today! Fall has arrived!
Sorry to hear Fame was a let down. That's too bad. I had wanted to see it, maybe I'll just wait for Netflix.
Sorry about your BBQ! What on earth was so hard about a chopped beef sandwich???
I think it's great you and your sisters/mom/sis-in-law do things regularly.
I used to watch the TV show too and listen to the music and loved it all. I haven't heard anything good about the film, so I'm not even enticed to see it.
Can't do the splits- never could- can you still?
This makes me sad! I was stoked to see it and now I feel deflated :(
I am so close to being able to do the split for the first time in my life! I want to make a goal by the end of the year...but I don't in case I don't make it :P
It was like a really long movie trailer- introducing lots of story lines but never developing ANY of them! And Kherington's role was so small- boo. Angela and I were disappointed too but happy to have been together. Sounds like we had the same experience!
That is a fabulous group SP!
When I was in junior high I dreamed of being able to do the splits. Sadly, that dream is as yet unfulfilled.
I loooooved the Fame TV show, and I knew all the songs as well. I was so excited for this movie! What a bummer.
I used to be able to do the splits, but that was a very long time ago.
Sometimes I wonder what ever happened to my old records.
p.s. I love that self-portrait of you five! So cute.
looking at all those faces on that old fame poster is just bringing back the memories. that was the best.
was it danny with the long curly links?
remember my name!
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