Episode 537: In The Seats With...Adrian Lyne and 'Flashdance'

It's all about finding that passion....and making it happen.On this episode we're running it back to 1983 for the 30th anniversary of a film that while still a prime slice of 80's cheese, holds up surprisingly well through its sheer earnest nature.  It's time for 'Flashdance'.Flashdance is the story of Alex Owens, a fiercely determined and beautiful 18-year-old woman, who works as a welder by day and dancer at a local bar at night. The film sparkles with the music of the '80s including the No.1 hit song sung by Irene Cara ("Flashdance-What A Feeling") and "Maniac" sung by Michael Sembello. We follow Alex's struggle to gain independence, find love, and realize her dream-to dance at the Pittsburgh Conservatory of Dance.While it's hardly a perfect piece of cinema, there's something about Flashdance that holds up now even 40 years later with honesty and charm.  It's never looked better since it's release thanks to the 4K Blu-Ray released by our friends over at Paramount Pictures Home Entertainment and in celebration of that release we had the unique pleasure of sitting down with director Adrian Lyne.  We talked about the origins of him getting the job, discovering Jennifer Beals, why it all still works today and so very much more.You can buy the newly restored Flashdance on 4K/Blu-Ray combo pack from all major retailers.