Xanadu (1980)

Pop Culture Phenomenon Films: 80’s (1473 movies items)

" Los Angeles, artist Sonny Malone reluctantly returns to his job at Airflow Records--doing poster-sized exact-as-possible renderings of album covers for on-site promotions--as he could not make a living as a freelance artist, where he could truly use his artistic vision. On his first day back at Airflow, he gets sidetracked by thoughts of a young woman who literally rollerskates into him. He's unaware that their initial encounter and subsequent encounters are not accident: she is Kira, a mu"

Pros and Cons of Films: Vol. 1 (121 movies items)

"Pros: Music by Olivia Newton John, and ELO. It’s a overly cheesy movie, but a fun cheesy movie. The musical performances, and choreography. Cons: Olivia Newton John, and Michael Beck’s chemistry just feel like it’s there. The animation sequence feels a bit off,"

Random Moments, Random Films: Vol.1 (107 movies items)

"Directed by: Robert Greenwalt Cinematography: Victor J. Kemper "

Why It’s Rated (604 movies items)

"Rated: PG Why it’s rated: Adult situations, brief nudity, and coarse language. However, it’s a relatively tame film. For the most part."

Tier Ranking: The Worst Films of 1980 - 1981 (35 movies items)

"Critics felt that not even spandex and over-the-top musical numbers can save Xanadu from questionable acting, unimpressive effects, and a story unencumbered by logic. My thoughts: It’s actually not all that bad, somewhat charming and has some decent songs, too."

Movies That I Changed My Mind About (51 movies items)

"Is it one of the worst musical movies ever? No. That honour still goes to Staying Alive and The Pirate Movie. If anything it’s at least for me, a guilty pleasure movie. It just took a few viewings, to get to that point."

Favorite Sci-Fi/Fantasy Films: 1980-1981 (21 movies items)

" Directed by: Robert Greenwald Produced by: Lawrence Gordon, Joel Silver, Lee Kramer, and Joel Silver Written by: Richard Christian Danus and Marc Reid Rubel Cinematography: Victor J. Kemper Edited by: Dennis Vinkler Music by: Barry De Vorzon Music and lyrics by: John Ferrar and Jeff Lynne Distributed by: Universal Pictures"

Favorite Comedy Films: 1980-1981 (21 movies items)

" Directed by: Robert Greenwald Produced by: Lawrence Gordon, Joel Silver, Lee Kramer, and Joel Silver Written by: Richard Christian Danus and Marc Reid Rubel Cinematography: Victor J. Kemper Edited by: Dennis Vinkler Music by: Barry De Vorzon Music and lyrics by: John Ferrar and Jeff Lynne Distributed by: Universal Pictures"