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Dafriend or Dafoe – 021 – Streets of Fire

Dafriend or Dafoe

English - April 12, 2018 08:00 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MB
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What happens when you mix 1950’s rocker style and 1980’s pop glam? You get 1984’s Streets of Fire, a box-office disaster which has found a new appreciation and legacy as the years go on.  Willem Dafoe’s second big-budget Hollywood film thanks to a referral by director Kathryn Bigelow, Streets of Fire deserves recognition for its boldness...Read moreRead more

What happens when you mix 1950’s rocker style and 1980’s pop glam? You get 1984’s Streets of Fire, a box-office disaster which has found a new appreciation and legacy as the years go on.  Willem Dafoe’s second big-budget Hollywood film thanks to a referral by director Kathryn Bigelow, Streets of Fire deserves recognition for its boldness and style despite the miscasting of its lead star. Diane Lane and Rick Moranis all bring their A-game to this picture and we definitely recommend watching it!  Listen to the show now and then join in on the conversation on our Facebook page!