![]() Save the Last Dance wins by a mile with a far-superior soundtrack. While the ending dance sequence is nothing short of epic, it physically pained me to watch Center Stage‘s Jody Sawyer pine over that tiny arrogant nutcracker. Where to Watch: Looks like you have to pay around three bucks for this one right now. As a teacher, I respect his patience and methodology in transforming a reluctant learner into a hip hop queen.įun Fact: Director Thomas Carter cast Julia Stiles in the role of Sara after seeing her “table dance” in 10 Things I Hate About You. ![]() Standout Supporting Actor: While I would love to say Kerry Washington, this one goes to Sean Patrick Thomas. Iconic Song Scene: Sara and Derek work it out at everyone’s favorite dance club STEPPS to Ice Cube’s “You Can Do It.” Yes, yes you can. Plot at a Glance: Everyone’s favorite dude in south side Chicago helps Julia Stiles get her groove on just in time for her final audition for Juilliard. Lead: Julia Stiles plays Sara Johnson, a neurotic white girl whose insecurities almost keep her from achieving her dancing dreams. Save the Last Dance, 2001, MTV Productions Where to Watch: Center Stage is currently streaming on Netflix. Who is the worst father figure, Peter “you don’t have the ideal body type” Gallagher or “gonna kill my adopted daughter for a soul stone” Thanos ?įun Fact: This was Zoe Saldana’s film debut. She pirouetted herself out of this movie right into Star Lord’s arms. She’ll smoke cigs and wear a different color leotard if she wants to, tyvm. Standout Supporting Actor: Zoe Saldana, duh. Give me a couple of days, and I’ll be giving tutorials for this one on my Tik Tok. Iconic Song Scene: “Canned Heat” by Jamiroquai. Setting: American Ballet Academy (fictional), New York City Plot at a Glance: A group of hopeful dancers quip back and forth and try to overcome individual stresses. Lead: Amanda Schull plays Jody Sawyer, a neurotic white girl whose insecurities almost keep her from achieving her dancing dreams. Which one is more “on pointe”? In this installment, I compare the elements of each movie and make the definitive call. While we are all staying home and social distancing, let’s keep our eyes on what’s important: movies about dancing.
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