The movie follows Sandy (Olivia Newton-John) who falls for Danny (John Travolta) during summer vacation in California around the late 1950s. Once they begin high school, it becomes clear that she’s become part of a group of fashionable girls led by Stockard Channing’s character, “Pink Lady” Rizzo, while he's the head of the "T-Birds," a gang known for their leather jackets and white shirts. Their connection is compli…

It’s strange to say, but this is the single musical that appeals to me. There are some tunes I enjoy as well. The film has achieved iconic status; it seems almost universally recognized.

I'm not sure exactly when I put it on my watchlist, but while going through some movies I had saved, _Grease_ unexpectedly became the next one I watched. It's certainly a classic film; I doubt you could find anyone who doesn’t know at least one song from it. You probably have a general idea of what the story is about, but here’s the official description: _Good girl Sandy Olsson and greaser Danny Zuko fell in l…

You’re insincere and fabricated, and I regret ever seeing you! Grease comes from director Randal Kleiser and features John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John, Stockard Channing & Jeff Conaway. The screenplay is a collaboration by Jim Jacobs, Warren Casey (Musical), Bronte Woodard & Allan Carr. The story takes place in 1958 when Danny (Travolta) experiences a summer romance with the sweet and innocent Sandy (Newton-Jo…

Grease is truly something special! When my family—my mom, my brother, and myself—were having our usual weekly "Movie Date Night," “Thank God It’s Friday” was playing at the State and Lake Theater just across from the Chicago Theatre. Since I'm a huge Donna Summer fan, I really wanted to see "TGIF" too, but we had to watch Grease first because we’d already bought our tickets in advance...and we usually only commit…