Dirty Dancing | Our First 5-Star Romance Movie

In this episode of Call Me When They Kiss, we’re giving our full film review on Dirty Dancing -- Our first 5-star movie on the podcast! And it may be our most unhinged episode yet. There will be laughing. There will be tears. This one is for our emotionally vulnerable girlies. 

From iconic lines and dance scenes, to the film's *perfect* soundtrack, we share what worked and what surprised us, as well as how we’d rate the chemistry, meet cute, and kisses between Baby and Johnny. Plus, Isa shares some fun behind-the-scenes facts and surprising context that might change how you see a few scenes next time you watch. 

We were also struck by just how much was going on beneath the surface, and dive deep into the social commentary woven into the story, and why this movie feels just as relevant now as it did when it first came out. 

We discuss why this film matters, especially for women. From themes of vulnerability, compassion, and empowerment, to how it navigates innocence, sexuality, and personal growth. Dirty Dancing tells a story that centers women in a way we don’t always get in romance, and we talk about why we’re still craving more female-led stories like this in movies today.

If you haven't watched this movie yet, you need to ASAP. It is CMWTK Certified, and we really don't know what you've been waiting for.

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