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Favorite Early John Travolta Movie

On It — Fri, 30 Apr 2021 12:36:41 GMT

When starting this thread I had in mind Saturday Night Fever, Urban Cowboy, and Grease.

My favorite was Saturday Night Fever. The period of time in which it was set was probably the most carefree and lighthearted in this country during my lifetime. People looked and felt good. Although the styles have waned and are probably laughable compared to today, they represented fun times. The Bee Gees music was perfect for the movie. I had a chance to watch it again recently, and it made me nostalgic for the good old days. (Hint: Ignore the plot because it is somewhat of a downer; look at the clothes, listen to the music.)

Re: Favorite Early John Travolta Movie

CANDLEQUEEN — Fri, 30 Apr 2021 13:35:50 GMT

@On It wrote:
When starting this thread I had in mind Saturday Night Fever, Urban Cowboy, and Grease.

My favorite was Saturday Night Fever. The period of time in which it was set was probably the most carefree and lighthearted in this country during my lifetime. People looked and felt good. Although the styles have waned and are probably laughable compared to today, they represented fun times. The Bee Gees music was perfect for the movie. I had a chance to watch it again recently, and it made me nostalgic for the good old days. (Hint: Ignore the plot because it is somewhat of a downer; look at the clothes, listen to the music.)

@On It I saw it again recently as well and just loved it all over again! I was working at the Cinema when this first came out and I remember how popular it was then....Love the music and the dancing, one of my favs!!!! Loved him in Urban Cowboy as well!!! Loved the dancing and the storyline.......

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Group 5 minus 1 — Fri, 30 Apr 2021 12:43:47 GMT

That one w/Lily Tomlin (I Think) was really bad!

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nada54 — Fri, 30 Apr 2021 12:45:30 GMT

The boy in the plastic bubble. Sad movie but I always remember it. And then of course Carrie! I love scary movies.

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NicksmomESQ — Fri, 30 Apr 2021 12:59:36 GMT

Saturday Night Fever without a doubt!! Love the movie & love The Bee Gees!!

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cookie16 — Fri, 30 Apr 2021 13:05:57 GMT

Growing up in Brooklyn NY, mine has to be Saturday Night Fever. The storyline, clothes, location etc. very relatable to me. My favorite station on SiriusXM is 70s on 7, always liked disco music, especially Donna Summer and Bee Gees.

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yellowrose — Fri, 30 Apr 2021 14:26:11 GMT

I love love love all the movies already mentioned. "Grease" has to be my favorite.

Only movie with John that I didn't like was "Pulp Fiction."

"Phenomenon" made me cry like a fool.

@cookie16 I'll have to listen to SiriusXM 70's on 7 more often.

I love disco music.

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Shelbelle — Fri, 30 Apr 2021 14:26:37 GMT

@nada54 wrote:
The boy in the plastic bubble. Sad movie but I always remember it. And then of course Carrie! I love scary movies.

Boy in Plastic Bubble was where he met Diana Hyland, she played his mother in this TV movie. She died a year or so later, but was the first love of his life. Sadly, he has lost 3 women to breast cancer, his Mom and Diana and Kelly. And not to forget his losing his teenage son too.

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Shelbelle — Fri, 30 Apr 2021 14:32:01 GMT

I just read John was a high school dropout, left school to begin his acting career.

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On It — Fri, 30 Apr 2021 14:45:31 GMT

@Shelbelle wrote:
I just read John was a high school dropout, left school to begin his acting career.

Don't recommend that choice for everyone, but it certainly worked out well for him!

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tobes — Fri, 30 Apr 2021 15:37:33 GMT

@On It My favorite Travolta movie is "Michael" where he plays Michael the arch angel. Loved that he smelled like chocolate chip cookies so women adored him, oh and the dancing

youtube john travolta michael dance https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W29xpRD0BwE

see his wings protruding from back of his trench coat

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Tinkrbl44 — Fri, 30 Apr 2021 16:32:04 GMT

Before SNF, he was in Welcome Back Kotter.

When SNF came out, I recall being skeptical when so many said Travolta was such a good actor .... huh?

He was early 20's, from New Jersey, playing the part of an early 20's guy from Brooklyn ..... he was basically "playing" himself.

However ..... that Bee Gees sound track really made that movie as successful as it became! The story was secondary, IMO. Can you even imagine that movie with some other sound track? I can't.

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Love my grandkids — Fri, 30 Apr 2021 16:53:19 GMT

@Tinkrbl44 The BeeGees music MADE that movie!! One of my all time favorite groups. There were a couple of parts of the movie I could have lived without.

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Shelbelle — Fri, 30 Apr 2021 16:51:23 GMT

Reelz Channel often runs a behind the scenes back story tell all of SNF, it is quite interesting and John is a big part of it and many of the other stars of the movie. They also have one on Grease

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phoenixbrd — Fri, 30 Apr 2021 17:34:41 GMT

@tobes I was going to write exactly the same.....Michael. The dance scene always puts a smile on my face.

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LyndaGee — Fri, 30 Apr 2021 17:36:58 GMT

@Shelbelle wrote:
Reelz Channel often runs a behind the scenes back story tell all of SNF, it is quite interesting and John is a big part of it and many of the other stars of the movie. They also have one on Grease

Yes. Now when I watch the movie and they show the scene where he's sitting on the park bench near the bridge and has tears in his eyes, I think of how it mentioned it was because his girlfriend in real life was dying of Cancer. Very poignant scene.

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Nataliesgramma — Fri, 30 Apr 2021 17:56:35 GMT

I have to say Grease...

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JYWilliams — Fri, 30 Apr 2021 18:34:58 GMT

@nada54 wrote:
The boy in the plastic bubble. Sad movie but I always remember it. And then of course Carrie! I love scary movies.

I remeber him in The Boy in the Plastic Bubble. It was sad.

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Goldengate8361 — Fri, 30 Apr 2021 19:57:27 GMT

Definitely Saturday Night Fever! ....mainly becuase I get o hear the Bee Gees' music in it!

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Judaline — Fri, 30 Apr 2021 20:51:19 GMT

@cookie16 wrote:
Growing up in Brooklyn NY, mine has to be Saturday Night Fever. The storyline, clothes, location etc. very relatable to me. My favorite station on SiriusXM is 70s on 7, always liked disco music, especially Donna Summer and Bee Gees.

youtube has the whole album. I bookmarked it and play it sometimes while perusing the internet!!