Fans of dance offs, cheer offs, and drum offs unite, for the anticipation is over.
On August 24, MGM will finally release to DVD what might be the greatest film of this genre...Roller Boogie (1979). Have mercy on your souls if you are unfamiliar with this timeless masterpiece. The film stars Jim Bray, an actual roller skating champion, and Linda Blair, in an oft overlooked dramatic role. You know the plot. A kind roller rink owner ("Just let the kids skate!") is squeezed out by rich corporate goons looking to demolish the place and build a strip mall. Rich girl and poor roller disco stud fall in love and then set out, along with their crazy gang of roller skating misfits to save the rink. Why? So that they can compete in the big roller boogie contest, of course. Picture Saturday Night Fever on wheels, although sans Bee Gees and Travolta's angst leaves much to be desired. Still memorable are the screenshots of gigantic portable cassette players, a scene of thwarting the bad guys with a fruit fight, and of course, all the boogie (read, ass shot) action.
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I am not worthy! I did not know of this film's existence. Curse those rich corporate goons for wanting to destroy a roller rink.
As long as there are dance contests, the little guy will always have a chance against the rich corporate goons!!
If there are conservative religious people holding you back from having dance contests. Call Kevin Bacon. He knows what to do.
Bring back Roller Derby!!!
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