DIRTY DANCING deserves its CLASSIC STATUS! (Movie Reaction)

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[@themoviebudz1988]

Livestream this week will be midweek instead of the normal time. Will post about it again in the community tab. BillyBinges Dirty Dancing video kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z16lZ5dvfJKkmc0

[@EmmaMarie711]

get ready for all the questions again - but i suggest you order pizza haha

[@trayvonking4680]

Do a nightmare on elm street

[@EmmaMarie711]

when is the live stream next week, kinda want to put it in my callender and not miss the beginning half of it again haha!

[@easagepie]

When I say I enjoy you guy's reactions, I mean it! Great work

[@trayvonking4680]

@@easagepie too much???????????

[@freyjanj]

Everyone is always talking about "No one puts Baby in a corner", but the quote we always use in our family is "I carried a watermelon".

[@juvenileanomie357]

I feel that the awkwardness of that line represents me really well.

[@joeypotter6051]

Ok I was just posting this review on Twitter bc it's freakin hilarious and literally one of my hashtags was #Icarriedawatermelon truly the most iconic line

[@themoviebudz1988]

I think that might be the most underrated line in the movie 😆 - Stef

[@deadheadwannabe6874]

Same

[@jamesbelshan8839]

Good one! In our house, it was "the catch of the county."

[@jassminehernandez5106]

During the scene where Johnny and Baby are flirting in the practice room, in which the Neil comes in to tell Johnny that he wants to change the final dance of the season, Johnny is heard saying that he has been working with the staff kids on a new dance that mixes Cuban step, and then demonstrates the dance step you see in the final dance sequence in which they whole staff is dancing down the aisle, before being shot down and told to do the Pachanga instead of the Mambo. That is why they were all coordinated.

[@NikkieTwix]

Was going to comment this haha

[@sarahxo2317]

Omg I never knew this I always assumed it was just the cheesy trope of all the characters knowing the same dance moves😂

[@MissAngie25]

Oh wow that makes complete sense. I’ve never known that 😃

[@janicelaccay2926]

You can also see them practicing the steps in the background I believe it was before robbie & Johnny had their fight

[@PurityGirl94]

This^

[@lucysmith6530]

He said “who’s responsible for this girl” he didn’t mean who will look after her he meant who’s responsible for getting her knocked up! The dad thinks he got her pregnant and forced her to have a back ally abortion!

[@themoviebudz1988]

Yes and I love that the thing he was most mad about was what he thought of the quality of Johnny’s character. That he was concerned about the safety and treatment of the women in this situation. That’s a real doctor - Sam

[@lucysmith6530]

@@themoviebudz1988 side note please watch “the to do list” it’s gross and funny but has a very funny line by Clark gregg or gregg Clark I never remember which way that goes (who incidentally is married irl to baby from dirty dancing) which is “get off of my house and out of my daughter” I remember watching it and literally spilled my tea!

[@arkikali5632]

@@themoviebudz1988 Yup. That's why he was mad--he thought Johnny had abandoned Penny after getting her pregnant, so of course he didn't want Baby to have anything to do with him.

[@elisabethn2893]

@@arkikali5632 Exactly this, when it was instead Robbie who had done it and then "moved on to his innocent young daughter", which is why I always thought of it as sass when Johnny just Agrees to that statement, even when it doesn't apply to him!

[@Kyrridwen420]

@@themoviebudz1988 I second that request 'the to do list' is hilarious

[@jesssmith6107]

Can I just say that the abortion scene is why Roe v. Wade is so important. Women shouldn’t almost die because of this.

[@themoviebudz1988]

Fucking preach - Stef

[@jvalencia6876]

they don't. also, the baby always dies. but who cares right?

[@LB-uo7xy]

It's not even a BABY at that stage. If you want to call it fetus, that's fine. Also that woman doesn't just want to murder a FETUS because 'omg, that would be so much fun to do, lol', but because if ANYBODY even finds out she's pregnant she'll get FIRED and who knows if she'll even be able to get another job while pregnant and expecting and even after giving birth, for a few months afterwards, while she has her hands full of taking care of a newborn without ANYONE'S HELP! WTF are her AND the baby going to eat, not even mentioning how is she going to afford to pay for her living situation, rent, bills and clothes and other necessities for her baby. It's mind-boggling to me and a lot of women HOW can other men and women not understand the simple concept of refusing to carry a baby to term if you won't be able to afford to FEED him or CLOTHE him and in a lot of situation not being able to FEED and CLOTHE yourself, plus bills on top of that unless you're planting on giving birth and raising your baby in a makeshift shack in the woods that you built yourself and that has no electricity or running water or heating. It also comes as no surprise that the kind of people that tend to make these arguments are either trolls or people that are, at the very least, well-to-do enough that in the eventually of 'accidentally' getting knocked up, all they have to do is relax, plan a baby shower and have others around them fuss over their comfort and well being. Without any monetary concerns since those don't exist in that world. One can just chillax and wait for their fetus to develop and evolve. Wouldn't I want to live in that fairytale world some priviledged people do!

[@jvalencia6876]

@@LB-uo7xy I feel for any woman that feels she has to make that decision. the babies DNA makeup is created at the point of conception. a human being with their own DNA makeup is being killed. most women don't even know they are pregnant until about 6 weeks in. a heart beat can be detected at around 4 weeks. so a heart beat is actively being stopped. I'm sorry to break it to you. it's a person. also, so if you're going to be poor you'd rather off be dead? what a sad way to think. look, I'm just looking at the science. but if you want to get into people not being ready to have kids, we can. my mom had me when she was 17. she was kicked out of her moms house because of it. she moved in with my abusive father. when I was born she jumped from friends house to friends house. I didn't have my own bed until I was 8 years old and even then it was a cot. I went to 6 different elementary schools. I joined the military when I turned 19. got married at 25 and had my first child when I was 28 and am currently pregnant with my second. my mom is your literal poster child and she did it. she was underage, came from poor mexican immigrant parents, had nowhere to live, had no job, had an abusive baby daddy that never in all my 18 years paid child support. she always says I saved her life. by the sound of it, she saved my life. but idk maybe she should have just killed me, I mean, we were poor.......

[@mirjamsander9371]

@@jvalencia6876 I understand your point and I agree, that an aborted child is a person with a soul and everything. I agree, that its a big decision to make and that women shoulndt do it in rush or be pressured about it. I think your mom made the right decision and that you have your place in the world. But I think, every women should be allowed to do this. Make a own decision. The biological process of pregnancy means, that there is a baby in our womb, which takes everything, what it needs, from u, the mother.Thats one of the reasons, why humans are so far developed, because we ensure the perfect upbringing possible. But I think, women shouldnt be dictatored by the biology and be able to decide, if they want to share their body or not. Moreover I think, its good, that a new life starts with a decision. You made your way, and I think, that you made it, because of your mothers love. It wasnt everything perfect, but she loved you and thats why you can love others. Its not about beeing poor, its about beeing unwanted. That can harm a child and I am glad that we have less unwanted children today.

[@cassandra6441]

Sam being concerned that they're messing around and not practicing is the best moment.

[@themoviebudz1988]

I appreciate that! Practice is important 😆- Sam

[@Angela-bm3lp]

If I'm remembering correctly, that scene in the dance studio was improvised and they didn't know it was going to be put into the movie. They were just messing around but the director liked it.

[@arkikali5632]

Yeah--I loved that bit! They've got a job to do! So true!

[@henninggirl261]

Patrick Swayze had an uncanny ability as Johnny Castle to never make the audience feel like he’s taking advantage of Baby. It’s a tightrope performance and it’s a perfect. When he crooks his finger at her to dance, it never feels creepy or predatory. It’s exciting but still safe. We know he likes her but will never be inappropriate with her.

[@themoviebudz1988]

Thanks for putting it that way. We really weren’t sure how to approach that - Sam

[@henninggirl261]

@@themoviebudz1988 you’re welcome. I would only add that while he does call her on her privilege he never makes any comments referring to her age. When she makes a move on him, and he’s into it, he respects her adultness to even make a move. Baby makes her intentions clear, and he treats her like an adult in a very adult situation. There’s no discussion of virginity, thank god.

[@sarahxo2317]

Is Baby 18 in this film? I know Johnny’s a bit older but she’s technically an adult so I never get when people say their age gap is creepy.

[@laniesullivan2605]

@@sarahxo2317 It's mentioned early on in the film at that first dinner that she's starting college at Mount Holyoke in the fall, so I always assumed she was 18 since she'd already be a high school graduate. I think there's so much going on in the film, people tend to skim over that bit and because her dad treats her like a child, they wrongly assume she's still a minor. I could be wrong, but that's just my impression when I see those comments about Johnny being creepy.

[@sarahxo2317]

@@laniesullivan2605 thanks i forgot about the dad mentioning her starting college everyone treats her like a child so its not surprising most people think she’s too young for johnny

[@azziey8753]

Fun fact: Kenny Ortega (high school musical director) choreographed this movie 😌

[@themoviebudz1988]

No shit? That’ll be extra fun when we get to HSM 😊 - Sam

[@BroZilla-vh3tu]

Isn’t that the guy who appeared in that one Phineas and Ferb song?

[@taylornuckolls6988]

And cheetah girls lol

[@neydaa_]

Yessss!!! I knew this ! Love that

[@bre4820]

He also directed julie and the phantoms, a music Netflix serie

[@azziey8753]

I can’t believe you guys had never seen dirty dancing before now it’s definitely a classic, also so quotable.

[@themoviebudz1988]

Yeah, always meant to but it just didn’t happen til now 🤷‍♂️ - Sam

[@joeypotter6051]

I mean "I carried a watermelon" is truly an iconic line

[@susanmaggiora4800]

This was a Jewish resort. It was located in the Catskill mountains, in upstate New York. This was at a time (the tail end of the time) when Jews often weren’t allowed in many resorts & hotels, so they made a bunch along the east coast. It was called the ‘Borscht Belt’ by the musicians & comedians that played the circuit. There was another similar system for African Americans, called the ‘Chiltlin Circuit.’

[@themoviebudz1988]

Oh damn, that makes sense now (sadly). Thanks for the knowledge! 😊 - Sam

[@SP-wm8cu]

Oh like season 2 of marvelous mrs maisel ?

[@MelaniePoparad]

Wow i did not know that. Horrifying but still interesting.

[@susanmaggiora4800]

S P I haven’t seen the show yet, but from the trailers I’ve seen I could see the Borscht Belt totally being a thing on it. Lots of famous comedians & musicians from the 1st half of the 20th century got their start playing the Jewish circuit. At the time comedians & vaudevillian performers were very popular.

[@SP-wm8cu]

@@susanmaggiora4800 I checked the episode list after I commented, and one of them is literally called 'we're going to the catskills', so it looks like it's the same thing.

[@Marsa11]

“Nobody puts baby in a corner” is genuinely a common phrase in my house between my mother and I 😭

[@themoviebudz1988]

That’s the number one quote I knew going into this haha - Sam

[@-uglyhag-5000]

Lol yes I feel like everyone know this quote it’s iconic

[@DesireeWelcome]

Fun fact: the “oh lover boy” scene was just the actors warming up before a take. They decided to put it in the movie. Also, the laughing during the learning to dance montage wasn’t planned either. Grey was actually ticklish, and Swayze was actually frustrated.

[@laticiadavis8627]

FYI swazey's mother was a balet dance teacher,so he learned balet and ballroom dancing as a child.

[@LornaGreene]

Also I know that that's putting the bar really low but I do appreciate a lot when you guys say stuff like that it'd be fine if the one character did sleep aropund and that she doesn't owe anyone an explanation

[@chickflikguru]

100%

[@themoviebudz1988]

Yeah, it’s sad about where the bar is but I guess maybe this is how we start to raise it? Thanks for your thoughts 😊 - Sam

[@alinac5512]

Very much agreed. Its a shame that "Whatever 2 or more consenting adults do in the bedroom is noone elses buisness" is still a statement that needs to be made in 2021 to some people. And if you sleep with 1000 people thats still fine. You do you.

[@madisonwhite3360]

My boyfriend STILL refuses to watch this movie... who thinks i should drop him? XD

[@JS-lo5pf]

Drop his ass...when he cant even bother to watch a movie with you(if he likes it or not its not important) because of his toxic masculinity...you dont need him. A movie takes 2-3 hours and he cant even bother to do that...Im sure you watched movies with him that you didnt like and still watched it to make him happy and spend time with him. If he cant do the same thing for you dont bother to put much more energy into it.

[@themoviebudz1988]

Idk anything about your bf but I’m confused about why he’s so against it? - Sam

[@EmmaMarie711]

get him to watch this reaction and see if he still doesn't want too! or make it a date night and do a movie for you and one for him :)

[@wonderlust1308]

Tell him it was nice knowing him and peace yourself out of there ✌️

[@madisonwhite3360]

He thinks it’s funny to make fun of the things I like 🙄 but I’m so thankful for videos and accounts like this! It makes me feel like I’m watching my favorite movies with my friends ❤️🥰

[@henninggirl261]

Due to the type of dancing, the choreographer had 3 professional “dance couples” and then a bunch of locals. They had a hard rule that none of the amateur couples were allowed to date each other until 6 weeks after shooting began, to avoid dealing with any drama. A week into rehearsals 2 guys were apparently like “so...how serious were you about that ‘no dating’ thing?” 😂

[@themoviebudz1988]

Yep. That makes perfect sense 😂 I can easily see how it would have gone that way - Sam

[@henninggirl261]

Trivia: $250 in 1963 is equivalent to $2,100 now. So Baby wasn't asking her dad for chump change. And he gave it to her, totally trusting that she really needed it (which she did). Also, the dad (Jerry Orbach) is the voice of Lumiere the candlestick in Disney's animated Beauty and the Beast. He's the voice you hear singing "Be Our Guest."

[@themoviebudz1988]

Well damn, go dad for forking out 😂 Found out about that afterwards, so awesome to know 😁 - Stef

[@cherhorroritz3298]

Lisa didn’t say you’re pretty in your own way, she said you’re prettier your own way when she offered to do Baby’s hair and Baby said she’d just leave it the way it was. She was saying Baby is pretty the way she is and doesn’t need to change. I’ve always loved this scene, especially as an older sister. 🖤

[@lmm046]

I was hoping someone else pointed this out. Otherwise, I'd have done it.

[@EmmaThw]

It's a minuscule detail, but I love that Baby's example for a relationship is a man who loves and respects his wife, and loves his daughters and the family he has in a time where the jokes were all about husbands hating their wives (which we see earlier as well with the comic's joke about finding a woman exactly like his mother). It puts her already in a place where she can see and understand what a healthy relationship is and I think it actually helps with the development of her relationship with Johnny

[@themoviebudz1988]

That’s a very strong point, well put 😊 - Sam

[@allisonbeattie4738]

Swayze was actually told he shouldn't have jumped off the stage during the last scene because of previous complications with his leg and knees but he did it anyway. Such a bad ass!

[@themoviebudz1988]

Man, talk about dedication to the role 😲 - Stef

[@allisonbeattie4738]

@@themoviebudz1988 right?! He's like "Baby gets the lift, I'mma have my epic jumping off the stage moment!! IT'S GONNA HAPPEN!!"

[@supergeeky7529]

he injured himself pretty bad on the 2nd to last jump he did so the final one he did (the one they used) hurt him BAD.

[@-breakofdawn-]

The jump wasn’t even what he talked about in his autobiography, but he said the scene where they practiced balance for the lift on that log above the river was much worse for his knee, since balancing involves so many tiny movements and due to the many surgeries he had on that knee after completely smashing it up twice when he was young, it was just bone grinding on bone. He went to the hospital right after to have it drained. Which was something he actually did very often, also when shooting Point Break. He was so determined to not let an injury like that slow him down, his level of dedication he always had for everything he did was just insane.

[@daniellaella65]

Part of the reason the dad is so mad is because back then, abortion hadn’t been legalized yet. So she had lied to him when she said the money wasn’t for anything illegal

[@themoviebudz1988]

Fair. Didn't think of that tbh 😅 - Stef

[@bettymoody7422]

She was aware it was illegal, she just knew the donation was desperate

[@theekatspajamas]

@@bettymoody7422 how wouldn't someone that was 17-18 years old know that it wasn't legal? Like, she's not that naive. Not saying she wasn't right in helping her, just that it's highly unlikely that she didn't know about abortion and that it was illegal.

[@tigereyes2012]

As a 27yr old woman who has been dancing since she was 4 I can confirm when traumatic events happen, dancing either alone or with someone you love can be the most centering, and therapeutic thing you can do ♥️

[@themoviebudz1988]

I've never done it but I'm not surprised to hear that. Creative expression is legit food for your soul 😌 - Stef

[@sunflower4291]

Quote of the day “Get along now skinny jeans” 😂

[@themoviebudz1988]

Yeah, Stef has some good ones here 😂 - Sam

[@sunflower4291]

For sure lol his puns are always on point 😂

[@SophieLents]

"Look where his university degree got him" - dude, that hurt so much 😂 Another fantastic commentary, guys!

[@themoviebudz1988]

I’m sure your degree will be way more worthwhile than his was 😁 Thanks so much Sophie! - Sam

[@jennv2948]

He’s working his way through school. He’s a med student working over summer break

[@MissCaraMint]

@@themoviebudz1988 I’m pretty sure he’s still in school. That’s why the manager mentioned it. He was in an appropriate school so he is above Johnny in the hierarchy and considered suitable to converse with guests, and flirt with their daughters. There is a big class struggle in this movie.

[@MelaniePoparad]

So for the last dance scene, when the creepy grandson was bullying Johnny, Johnny was telling him about how he’d been working on something with the dance kids. And the creepy guy cut him off. So they actually had been practicing it. Haha seems less corny when you catch that little bit but i’ve seen this movie a thousand times. It’s fabulous.

[@AshLee92490]

Yeah and you see him do the move before he's cut off. It's the same move that they were doing at the end...

[@themoviebudz1988]

I’m so glad this is something that you guys noticed cause it’s a fantastic extra detail 😁 - Sam

[@tonismith3707]

Patrick Swayze's mother was a dancer, and dance teacher oh, so he's been dancing since he was very young

[@themoviebudz1988]

Didn't know that. So cool 😊 - Stef

[@Coolkem1]

And owned a dance studio where Patrick danced and helped teach jer students

[@AromaBlue]

This movie is a fantasy of a young lady's summer relationship with a "bad boy" that her parents approve. The great thing about it is that it dared to tackle subjects like premarital sex and abortion in a compassionate way. On top of that it also tried to teach a lesson about prejudices a generational divides.

[@mirandabutton2794]

The scene where Jonny drags his finger down baby’s arm and she laughs is not scripted, she was just really ticklish and they had to do it several times so they just put several of the takes in the movie

[@themoviebudz1988]

I read about that! Love it when they work natural reactions into the movie. Patrick was pretty annoyed though 😅 - Stef

[@pamelawilliams3144]

Swayze was a dancer before this, one of the main reasons he didn't want to do this movie in the first place. I recommend watching (not neccesarily reacting to it, just something for yourselves) Netflix's Movies That Made Us episode for this. Definitely gave me more respect for this movie.

[@themoviebudz1988]

Yeah, makes sense that he was already a dancer. Oh, I’m guessing that’s like a behind the scenes type of thing? I love that stuff haha - Sam

[@pamelawilliams3144]

@@themoviebudz1988 exactly. Its very good. Gave me a whole new appreciation.

[@mcrrockspoft]

he was trained in ballet, right?

[@CJ77777]

@@themoviebudz1988 I was literally going to recommend this also. When you commented on the scene when they dance on the log and potentially getting injured, Jennifer Grey had a stunt double for this (and other scenes just incase) but PS just went ahead and did it and actually hurt himself. He had also wreaked his knee prior to this movie which is one of the reasons he wasn't particularly interested in doing a dance movie. It's an interesting watch. They also have behind the scenes of Die Hard, Home Alone, and some others.

[@pamelawilliams3144]

@@mcrrockspoft i believe so, its been a little while since I've watched it. His mom was also a dance teacher.

[@wubranch1]

The weather when they were filming in Georgia was scorching hot, that’s why they were half dressed most of the time during the practice scenes.

[@themoviebudz1988]

Fair enough - Stef

[@yr2078]

Actually, it was filmed in Virginia. Still hot though.

[@ChloeJBrown]

Now we need a Ghost reaction to appreciate the full Swayze experience ☺️

[@kurachan101]

Oh, yes! And also "To Wong Foo, Thanks For Everything, Julie Newmar"!

[@NikkieTwix]

And roadhouse haha

[@themoviebudz1988]

And point break, sooner or later all roads lead to Swayze 😋 - Sam

[@CozyHobbit31]

I'd love to see you react to the Complete Novel version of The Outsiders! More Swayze!

[@kfordgal]

Ghost is an amazing film and it makes me cry even more now because of Swayze passing 😥

[@define8730]

well the whole baby and calling her francis in the middle of the movie is about how she was so naive kinda like the baby of the family in the beginning but she is maturing as a woman exeriencing her sexuality through her relationship and dancing and also as a character getting to know the world around her, and grows into the name

[@themoviebudz1988]

That’s fair. We gotta ask the question tho, you know? - Sam

[@define8730]

@@themoviebudz1988 Of course!! Sorry if my tone was a bit off I wasn't trying to sound upset I kinda heard someone else say it so just wanted to share, thanks for answering by the way its so cool to actually interact with you guys!!

[@Author.Noelle.Alexandria]

The woman who wrote it used her life experiences, and her nickname was Baby.

[@cmac3250]

-Patrick Swayze actually did fall of the tree and hurt his ankle during filming. They wanted him to use a stunt double like Baby did but he always wants to do his own stuff so that happened lol. -Swayze used to dance professional ballet before he started acting. That’s why he’s so good at it. -The lake that this is filmed at no longer exists. It dried up.

[@laurajaynenolan2149]

I think the dancing at the end was also proof for the Dad that he wasn’t just spending all that time trying to get in her pants, they were really bonding and learning how to dance together 😊 the proof was in the pudding so to speak 😊

[@theresalor]

22:20 the dad was upset because abortions were illegal at this time. He could lose his own medical license for stepping in that situation. It was made in the 80s but based in the 50s/60s

[@CrisaMV]

45:34 45:34 45:34 😊

[@taylornuckolls6988]

That’s actually still the male gaze. Female gaze tends to be eyes and hands 😂 Also this movie is so precious and made by a small group as a passion project. And he was already a dancer 😂

[@themoviebudz1988]

I’ll take your word for it cause I’ve never really checked out guys like that 😂 - Sam

[@taylornuckolls6988]

@@themoviebudz1988 it’s so funny this came up because I had just seen a TikTok the other day talking about the male vs female gaze. If I find it I can link 😂

[@taylornuckolls6988]

@@themoviebudz1988 not the one I saw, but it works 😂 vm.tiktok.com/ZMJE9Jse7/ Basically, that kind of sexualisation of Swayze is the male gaze, just focused on a guy. It’s actually a huge conversation at the moment, which I didn’t know until just now!

[@CatharticCreation]

sorry, but your tiktok video is just one person's theory. don't act like she speaks for all women!

[@TheAnaemag]

@@CatharticCreation - if you want a more in-depth commentary you can watch this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3SzdWqDnp5oZpY I really love their channel, not only they use more than one or two movies into their analysis, but also the period spans more decades, they do not limit themselves to Hollywood productions, and all in all I just think of them as friendly critics with whom I can sorta check my own ideas and thoughts about movies. TL;DR - more on the female gaze in the link provided.

[@katynetti1261]

Patricks mother owned a ballet studio growing up, he learned all sorts of dance. For this movie he almost didn’t take the role because he was trying to get away from dancing and do more serious acting 🤣

[@themoviebudz1988]

So happy he changed his mind 😄 - Stef

[@KaiAquila]

I love, that the characters in this movie are so human. Like Baby is allowed to act frustrated, insecure, stressed and overwhelmed. She gets antagonistic at Johhny during the lessons and he gets annoyed, but it's okay, because real people are like that, even when they are passionate about something, it doesn't mean you just bare through all the troubles without ever just wanting to never touch it again. Most movies today never show us this struggle. They show the sweat and the effort, but rarely the emotional journey, if they show anything at all and not have the character be perfect within minutes.

[@annavale3971]

Honestly, I appreciate the organic commentary way more than if you two were just trying to make jokes for the sake of it. This channel is one of my absolute favourites because you're not afraid to speak your mind about problematic aspects of what you watch and you do it while still being funny and respectful. I don't think I've seen you lot trash a movie just because you could-- you always seem to find a little nugget of it to appreciate. And I appreciate that. After that, a suggestion: I always put off watching this film because I heard some people say that the only good thing was the final dance, but last year Leena Norms put out a video talking about why it is one of her favourites, why it is a radical movie that people don't make anything quite like anymore. I was sold and watched it the next day. If you're into video essays or just knowing movie trivia, I definitely recommend her video. Just look up 'dirty dancing leena' and it should be the first thing that pops up.

[@themoviebudz1988]

Thanks so much for the appreciation and feedback! It’s nice to hear that the thoughts and ideas we had about how we want to do these videos are being noticed and enjoyed. Feels good to hear more people appreciating the respectful approach 😊 Honestly, yeah, I watch a lot of movie breakdown and analysis types of videos so thank you for that suggestion 😁 - Sam

[@annavale3971]

​@@themoviebudz1988 I don't usually comment on videos, especially if I don't have anything new or nice to say, but your concern about not being funny really bothered me, so I figured I'd let you know how I feel for once. Nothing wrong with genuinely enjoying a good (or bad) thing without malice. You two are doing great. Thanks for the content!

[@lyannastark628]

Yes! I just commented about Leena as well!

[@Rosyln]

I always thought the “prettier your way” comment the sister says to baby was more meant as a “you’re prettier without the makeup and getting all dolled up” I feel like the sister was almost jealous of that seeing as she is always trying to look her best with the best clothes and shoes and compete with the other girls. I think she was saying baby doesn’t need to change herself. 🤷🏻‍♀️ idk though haha the wording of it was weird.

[@jennv2948]

Yes. I think they heard “you’re pretty in your way” instead of “you’re prettier your way”. She was talking about giving Baby a makeover, then changed to saying she didn’t need one.

[@themoviebudz1988]

Yeah I think you're right. We totally misread that one lol 😅 - Stef

[@Author.Noelle.Alexandria]

I saw that as her sister realizing she was pushing her little sister to wear what she wouldn’t, and was accepting Francis as she wanted to be.

[@nessaarandur7740]

It's interesting that studio exec's takeaway from this was "ok, people love this because of the dancing, let's flood them with dancing movies", when it was always the combination of the fantastic characters, the solid story, and the dancing. Dancing movies are still shit if the story isn't solid.

[@sarahxo2317]

Yes to this comment. It’s like the first Step Up was great because it had a good story and had character development but the rest of the series got worse cause it focused mostly on the dancing.

[@themoviebudz1988]

That's so damn typical of the suits to not recognise any of the best parts and only focus on the superficial. You can't make a good movie without solid characters and storytelling, no matter the gimmick 🤷‍♂️ - Stef

[@themoviebudz1988]

Never seen Step Up but honestly that tracks. Keen to watch it for the channel though 😊 - Stef

[@Tabris93]

Quick comment about Patrick Swayze: You were right in that he knew how to dance before this movie. His dream was never to become an actor, he wanted to become a professional ballet dancer and that was what he was studying for. However, during sports practice, he got a knee injury that prevented him from living out that dream. So he made a new dream: To become an actor. Actually, Patrick Swayze was a much better dancer than the character Johnny Castle so he always had to tone it down. (Trivia: He asked Ortega, the choreographer, if he could have just one moment that would challenge him. And that's where you get the triple spin off the stage at the final dance. Doing that scene over and over busted his knee injury again, which led to him having huge amounts of pain and going to the hospital to have his knee drain).

[@LittleRedWhine]

The ending where the staff is dancing is in reference to Patrick saying he prepared a dance with the staff that was then turned down.

[@themoviebudz1988]

I love that they managed to work that in 😄 - Stef

[@leadossantos9144]

You should react to the movie Grease

[@themoviebudz1988]

Sooner or later I’m sure we will. It’s Grease 🤷‍♂️ - Sam

[@KcLynn02]

And grease 2! (I like it better than the first one)

[@goldenageofdinosaurs7192]

The Movie Budz While I’d love to see a reaction to Grease, I worry you guys will be really boxed in with copyright stuff.

[@Author.Noelle.Alexandria]

​@@themoviebudz1988 Grease is such a shitshow with so many problematic things that get overlooked. I hope you roast it.

[@cherrylattimore99]

I think one reason why this movie is so well rounded with believable women's character arcs is because it was made by women. Written, produced, cast, - two women were in charge of every aspect of this movie and it shows. For a detailed look at the making of the movie Netflix has a show called the movies that made us and dirty dancing is one of the movies they talk about (along with ghostbusters and die hard) and it's seriously fascinating. Check it out if you have an hour to kill. Seeing how well this holds up almost 40 years later is a testiment to women in film and it's too bad that studios still don't think women can make movies that will be enjoyed by all audiences. Great commentary Budz; glad you both finally got to see it

[@JazMegan]

R. I. P Patrick Swayze, what a classic dirty dancing is 🙌

[@megyseth1733]

From the first time I watched it, the monolog that Baby gives to her dad is something I've always taken with me. When people say to make the world better they 99% of the time mean to make them like us.

[@lillianlazzell2510]

It's so weird how real the love feels in this movie when apparently Jennifer Grey and Patrick Swayze didn't even like each other at this time.

[@themoviebudz1988]

That's what you call good acting 👍 - Stef

[@lynnjohanssen6552]

I read a long time ago that they started off with real issues with each other but they had a big talk and worked it out which ended with both of them crying and putting aside their issues. I think Swayze talked about it in an interview.

[@GameOn71213]

as someone who studied and graduated from the movie dirty Dancing, Patrick was a classically trained dancer did he's own stunts he also wrote and sang the song "she's like the wind" another funfact when he did the jump off the stage at the final dance he told directors "you have to get this shot i might not come back from this" he did that move when they yelled "Cutt" Patrick was carried out on a stretcher because he's knees gave out

[@themoviebudz1988]

Sweet Jesus, what a phenomenal guy 😲 - Stef

[@GameOn71213]

@@themoviebudz1988 hell yeah

[@bethanyjohnstone7557]

Patrick Swayze taught John Travolta how to dance for his role in Urban Cowboy 😻.

[@themoviebudz1988]

I never knew I needed a montage of that until right now 😂 - Stef

[@BillyBinges]

“I’m not gonna touch that” about her not finding a man like her dad “You’re not rich enough to have that in your vocabulary” the words was country club “Keep your pickle where it belongs” All these had me beyond weak 😂😂😂😂 great commentary my boys!!

[@themoviebudz1988]

Thanks so much dude! We had a great time with this haha 😁🙏 - Sam

[@clnorm6831]

Remember when Johnny told Neil that he and the “dance kids” were working on a Cuban rhythm and Neil shut him down? The choreo at the end with the backup dancers is what they were working on!

[@madelinesmith2157]

I love seeing this movie get the attention it deserves! Can’t believe we got a movie in the 80’s that subtly addressed class struggle, women’s healthcare, performative activism, elitism in academia, and still manages to have some great dancing! My absolute favorite, and your guys’ commentary was hilarious. Thx!

[@JoyfulOrb]

The actor playing her father is Jerry Orbach, most well-known for decades of acting on Law and Order he reminded everyone that he started with YEARS on Broadway when he sang and performed the role of Lumiere in Disney's Animated Beauty and the Beast! He danced and sang and acted before Swayze, two great men!

[@themoviebudz1988]

What a legend 😁 - Sam

[@allisonotto]

Both actors playing the parents are Tony winners - Kelly Bishop won a Tony as part of the original Broadway cast of A Chorus Line before going on to play Emily on Gilmore Girls :). So both are mega trained dancers themselves.

[@kassandrajeffery7035]

In an interview, Jennifer says that when her daughter saw one of her movies (can't remember if it was this or Bueller) she commented on how beautiful her mum looked back then.

[@destinee1461]

I feel like when the dad said “your not the person I thought you were” he was realizing that she wasn’t a kid anymore which I think her nick name comes from because of how optimistic and innocent she is

[@MissCaraMint]

Just a point. When Johnny tells the dad that he is responsible for Penny, the dad automatically thinks he is responcible for Penny’s situation. He assumes like Baby did that he knocked her up, and he is a fraid that this guys is going to do the same to his own precious daughter. It’s an understandable kne jerk reaction because he doesnt know the full story. It’s pure protective pappa bear energy.

[@DR-mq1vn]

This movie was made in the 80s, but it is set in the 60s. Abortion was illegal. That is why the Dad is mad at Baby. He gave her $250 and asked her if she was using it for something illegal. Baby lied and said No.

[@dreamingofastranger]

Watching your reactions of disgust at Robbie and the tool grandson was just *chef's kiss* You are my spirit animals!

[@themoviebudz1988]

Nice! Thanks for noticing 😂 - Sam

[@rebekah975]

The soundtrack to this film is 🔥🔥🔥 every song slaps HARD. Great reaction guys!

[@AussieGirl235]

When I was like 6 or 7 I used to play the record on repeat

[@jesscoad4965]

Once in a blue moon I’ll here ‘Cry to me’ (the sex song) on the radio and all I need to hear is the first few notes and I lose my damn mind with excitement!

[@themoviebudz1988]

I love that the soundtrack was every bit as awesome as I expected 😄 - Stef

[@emelik89]

Did I just hear you say you’ve never seen Ferris Bueller’s Day Off?! That HAS to be the next movie you watch!!

[@themoviebudz1988]

Yeah, he’s never seen it haha. Can’t be next because the schedule is planned out, but it will happen down the line 😊 - Sam

[@ricardaseven6083]

It's so sweet just watching both of you completely fall in love with this movie :D

[@themoviebudz1988]

Glad you enjoyed this one 😋 - Sam

[@LornaGreene]

Character whose name I can't remember: "Sometimes you see things you don't want to see in this world." Stef: "Yeah like your face." I actually laughed at that :d Also I've never seen Dirty Dancing before either and I got to say, I probably wouldn't have ever if not 'through' you guys

[@themoviebudz1988]

Yeah, I liked that one too 😂 You should give it a real watch, it’s surprisingly good - Sam

[@ciciwilliamson2456]

Johnny said he and the staff were working on the final dance when Neil told him to do the Pachanga instead. So at the end of the movie, that was the dance the staff had already practiced. There was no memo sent out!

[@ida305]

You're right this movie is definitly a lot more serious than you'd expect. I watched it the first time expecting a light hearted rom-com😂 Still a classic though and I wouldn't mind to see you guys react to some more serious movies in the future

[@susanmaggiora4800]

Ida Danzig Same. I really enjoyed their take on this. It wasn’t as funny, but that didn’t at all detract from the reaction.

[@themoviebudz1988]

I absolutely had the same expectations coming in, but I'm happy it was deeper than I thought it'd be. We're trying to keep things relatively light for the moment but we might react to some heavier stuff down the line 😊 - Stef

[@joeypotter6051]

@@themoviebudz1988 I mean personally I laughed my ass off at your reaction so keep doing what you're doing

[@themoviebudz1988]

Thanks dude! - Sam

[@maggiemm8867]

Seriously y'all give me hope in the world. It's so great to see real men understand this movie!

[@magggmae]

That part at 16:38 when he ran his hand along her body, Jennifer actually really did start laughing and Patrick got all mad. He felt like she wasn’t taking it seriously

[@themoviebudz1988]

I'm glad they kept that part. It seemed like a genuine reaction 😊 - Stef

[@DreamieQueen]

Patrick Swayze was such a talented actor.

[@themoviebudz1988]

Yeah, he could do it all 😋 - Sam

[@pandamaci1515]

This was kind of the first “grown up” movie that I was allowed to watch. I saw this movie with my mother and she tried to give me the “bird and bees” talk awkward 😂 still a good movie

[@themoviebudz1988]

Ah, that old chestnut 😂 Still, it’s a pretty solid choice of movie to have that talk cantered around, so, good job to your mum 😋 - Sam

[@pandamaci1515]

@@themoviebudz1988 thank you guys it was a memorable moment for both of us :)

[@claudiacuilbheir1182]

When I was a kid, I was so obsessed with this movie (like I used to watch it at least once a day) so my mom threw the videotape away. I was so mad with her, but now I kinda get it. It was almost unhealthy how much I loved it 😂😂

[@themoviebudz1988]

I feel like everyone had that one movie they were obsessed with as a kid. Mine was Peter Pan. Watched it so much the casette broke 😂 - Stef

[@kaysharichards9027]

I hope you're not concerned about "being funny" at all - those types of reactions are awesome, but for movies that really deserve in-depth commentary/analysis like this, this was so refreshing to see! A lot of reactors just ask stupid questions (and I get that questions are fine, but they just don't pay attention to the movie and then ask questions that were answered already) because they are too focused on being funny. I love that you actually pay attention, talk about what's happening and why, and ya'll are WOKE!

[@themoviebudz1988]

Thanks bud, we really appreciate the feedback! Yeah, I've seen some reactions like that, happy to hear ours aren't the same. Glad you like our stuff, it means a lot to us 😁 - Stef

[@ArcaIlcak]

They had trouble finding sponsors because of the abortion storyline and wanted to cut it. But Eleanor Bergstein, the writer, refused to cut it. When Harry Met Sally and Say Anything also aged well in my opinion. I would love to watch you react to them.

[@themoviebudz1988]

That sadly makes sense. Glad she stood her ground though, what a legend. Got both of those on the list, so all in good time 😊 - Stef

[@charlikennedy5004]

Yesss I love When Harry met Sally, I think I've only seen Say Anything once or twice so I can't remember what happens but I do remember liking it

[@SharRawr]

I always hated how everyone talked to her like she was ignorant and so innocent. Ps the romance between them is really great acting because they did not get alone during filming

[@themoviebudz1988]

That did make me feel a bit weird, but at least they made it part of her character development. I read about that part, love how they still made it work 😄 - Stef

[@Author.Noelle.Alexandria]

They didn’t get along in the previous film they did together. No one knows what caused the bad blood, but they had a talk after both being cast, and were okay together after that. So there was some emotional history between them, but they did get along in this movie.

[@flovonnejohnson707]

@@Author.Noelle.Alexandria apparently, one of the issues was that the actress who played baby was kinda immature on set and he felt she didnt take things seriously. And patrick was very serious when it came to shooting.But when she did this movie, she was actually young so it makes since

[@MagesLikeYouAndI]

- Ghost - To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything, Julie Newmar - Steel Magnolias - Fried Green Tomatoes

[@zombiemom7378]

"Did they practice this?" Yes.

[@themoviebudz1988]

Fair enough 😂 - Stef

[@johncheet7625]

This is like a layer cake of emotions, I like the multifaceted personalities of these characters, awesome!!!!

[@hleebeg]

The fact that Robbie did all that and then imagine him as a doctor 😳

[@yummyirl]

I love what you said about the female gaze. That's exactly what's so delicious about this movie. Not just the camera lingering on Mr Swayze's undeniable charms, but the overall unapologetic tenderness and sensuality flavouring the main characters' interactions is a thing we don't see in the movies very often (at least I don't seem to) which is a shame. Their connection feels real partly because of the intimacy of that camera work. Really enjoyed watching you both being surprised by the various layers of this film and your open hearted approach to what is essentially a love story.

[@Darth_Blink]

Classic movie, classic soundtrack, best reaction vid ever. You two are priceless.

[@themoviebudz1988]

Thanks so much! We appreciate it 😁 - Sam

[@MagetaTheLionHeart]

I've literally been watching this since I was 4, good messages can shape a person as much as bad messages.

[@anneb889]

Some 80s movies with good dad figures, Parenthood, Mr Mom, Three Men and a Baby, and Vacation.

[@themoviebudz1988]

Noted, might give them a look 😊 - Stef

[@doubleinfinity2568]

I know you guys were talking about the group all knowing those steps along with him at the end and you all couldn't figure out. If you go back to the part where the boss guy Neil said he wsnted to do something different patrick Swayze said he had new ideas. It was meant to show that he and the group from their house all alresdy do these dances..so they obviously already had these moves (considered at the time new moves) but being that they all did dirty dancing ..no one else at the time knew that dance either..so these were moves they all did in that house...(back in the basements back home as referred earlier on)..so I think it's meant to he implied this was a dance they already had in motion.

[@19Rena96]

You guys need to watch Ghost. It's my favorite movie with Patrick Swayze and really good!

[@susanmaggiora4800]

Verena_fcb8 Good recommendation!

[@themoviebudz1988]

It’s on the list 😊 - Sam

[@sarah4hp]

@@themoviebudz1988 I am SO happy it is on the list. Have either of you seen it before, or will that be new for you both as well?

[@MelaniePoparad]

Swayze and jennifer grey did the original “red dawn” together before this movie and they hated each other so much they almost didn’t do this movie. Red dawn is great as well. Love your movie commentaries.

[@themoviebudz1988]

Yeah, I heard about that. They did an amazing job selling these performances, despite that 😁 Thanks so much! - Sam

[@louisa1878]

My ultimate favourite movie 🍿 I’m so glad that you guys saw it for what it was, it’s a beautifully written movie.

[@themoviebudz1988]

I was actually surprised by how great this movie is 😊 - Sam

[@julieb3996]

Yeah the least cheesy 80's movie of all time

[@louhillen8254]

Patrick’s mum ran a dance studio in Texas, he danced from a young age - RIP Patrick ❤

[@AussieGirl235]

He said “Is this what my money paid for”, he’s against the abortion

[@themoviebudz1988]

Yeah, the back alley nature of it as well. Didn’t notice that till later - Sam

[@susanmaggiora4800]

AussieGirl At that time abortions were illegal. I think he had a problem with the fact that she lied to him when she said the money she was borrowing from him wasn’t for anything illegal.

[@AussieGirl235]

Susan Maggiora - It wasn’t illegal. Up to 1972 it was up to each state in the US.

[@amandabaker4678]

@@AussieGirl235 It wasn't until 1967 that some states decriminalized abortion in cases of rape or incest, or when the mothers life was endangered, and 1970 when a few states made it legal in general. So yes, in 1963 in New York, where this movie takes place, abortion was still illegal.

[@AussieGirl235]

Amanda Baker - Wrong, abortion became legal in ALL states in 1973

[@maggiew689]

I would love to see you guys do “The Outsiders”. It’s a phenomenal movie with a bunch of 80’s actors including Patrick Swayze, Rob Lowe, Tom cruise, and more! You guys should totally check it out!!

[@themoviebudz1988]

Got it on the list 😁 - Stef

[@celinahatton2653]

SUCH a good movie! Thanks for reminding me about it. My daughter and I love watching vintage films together. She gets to see them for the first time, and I get to compare my reactions. The Outsiders is now on the list. Certain films DO NOT age well - Sixteen Candles, I'm looking at you. Daughter and I were HORRIFIED, and I remember loving that film in the 80s.

[@anocturne_]

@@celinahatton2653 Everything about this comment is lovely and wholesome; I would give anything to have that type of relationship with a parent. 🥹

[@celinahatton2653]

@@anocturne_ that's such a nice comment from you, but I'm sorry that you don't have that kind of parental relationship. I sincerely recommend unofficially adopting at least one new parent.

[@86forever]

The Dad is Jerry Orbach who we know fr. "Law & Order" (original) & the mom is Kelly bishop fr. "Gilmore Girls" ... Both started out and continue to do Broadway.. Jerry was in "The Fantastics" & "Chicago" AND Kelly Bishop was in the original production of "A Chorus Line"

[@themoviebudz1988]

Damn. This movie is full of heavy weights - Stef

[@jackysally4evah]

Speaking of dancing movies, Center Stage and Flashdance are great ones too. Center Stage depicts the harsh world of ballet schools and Flashdance is just iconic.

[@TheElectricitychick]

Netflix has a fun show called the movies that made us. It features Dirty Dancing and the story of how it came into being is REALLY interesting. It was an unexpected success

[@themoviebudz1988]

A few people have mentioned it, definitely gonna have a look 😊 - Stef

[@dawnstar6727]

A lot of people think that Baby is 16 or still in high school in this movie but if you recall at the beginning, her dad says she’s “starting Mount Holyoke in the Fall”, which implies that she’s at least 18 or recently graduated from high school. Sure she’s barely legal but she’s not technically a child anymore. And Johnny’s probably in his mid-twenties seeing as most of the staff seems to have been recruited from nearby colleges, it would make sense that he’s also college-aged and recruited from a fine arts college. Which would also explain his need for the job, to afford tuition.

[@Bayougirl78]

And if you noticed when the parents were dancing that Dad had some moves too, there's a reason. Jerry Orbach had a history in musical theater before he got into television and movies :).

[@maxhess3151]

My favorite detail is the fact that Robbie takes an annotated copy of _The Fountainhead_ everywhere he goes in case he needs to explain why "some people count and other people don't."

[@shelbyshields5926]

My mom showed me this movie for the first time when I was three cause she knew I'd love the dancing (I didn't really understand all the deeper parts until later on though of course). We both adore Patrick Swayze and were so sad when he passed. Flash forward to October 2019 my mom was diagnosed with the same type and stage of cancer that he had, so watching now is a little bittersweet with all the memories we have of watching it together. But it will always be in my top three favorite movies.

[@themoviebudz1988]

I hear you, Shelby, it would be very bittersweet with the way things have gone. I hope that maybe watching this movie in the future will still bring you that old joy tho. Sending you all the love and well wishes dude, I hope things start getting better - Sam

[@Ali98996901]

The main house is near my hometown. It's a HUGE, swanky resort, but now the lake is more of a puddle

[@NotPrincessButLeia]

The coordinated dancers makes sense if you guys listened when Neil was telling Johnny about dancing changes. Johnny said he has been working with the staff kids on this new dancing and Neil immediately shut him down but he still said it so it makes sense they were ready

[@CERULEANSPIRAL]

Grief/fear does strange things- some people want to feel alive and close to someone after something like that.

[@elliem.1572]

Dirty Dancing is such a classic and I’ve seen so much of the dancing scenes ever since I was little that I didn’t actually know I haven’t watched the movie🤦 Definitely deserves it’s status and I’ll definitely be watching the whole thing ASAP

[@themoviebudz1988]

You know a piece of media is a big deal when it literally pervades your life without any direct interaction. Highly reccomend a full viewing 😊 - Stef

[@tanishadee3883]

The coordinated dance at the end was something Johnny had been working on with the clubhouse dancers already. He mentions it when Neil is talking to him about the Pachanga. They were planning to do that dance at the final show already.

[@shadowboxing7029]

I've never seen DD before and I'm 41, I had no intention of watching it either. So it's a credit to this channel that I watched this. Good stuff as always, y'all never fail on the humour and thoughtful commentary.