The original “Footloose” may have had an absurd premise and not even a tacit acknowledgement of the existence of people any color besides white, but it was an ’80s movie, after all. Its datedness — ...

The actor had already made his film debut in 1978's National Lampoon's Animal House and starred in 1980's Friday the 13th before playing Ren McCormack. Following Footloose, Bacon landed roles in JFK ...

Let’s get something straight right off the bat. The original Footloose was not a great movie, not even a good one. Passable, at best. But it did capitalize on a moment in time – when MTV was fresh on ...

Kevin Bacon was ready to truly cut loose when he starred in the original Footloose movie. According to the actor, he didn’t even realize he was signing on for a “dance movie” when he booked the role ...

Related story: Remake of ‘Footloose’ tramps on its own toes. Thinking back 31 years, Leonard Coffee can recall the first prom in Elmore City's history starting off slow. That part of "Footloose," the ...

I know what you’re thinking: “This uncultured swine! How dare she say that the redo is better than the classic!” All is fair in what you think and how you feel, but there are many reasons as to why I ...

LOS ANGELES (AP) — For anyone who grew up in the 1980s, merely a mention of the movie musical “Footloose” will inspire a flood of fond memories. You might have blasted the Kenny Loggins theme song on ...

Could you imagine if they never got to cut loose? In preparation for season 3 of City on a Hill, Kevin Bacon recently reminisced about some of the more iconic roles he’s held over his nearly 60-year ...

Remaking “Footloose” is a little like trying to build a better leg warmer. The dated kitsch was always part of the appeal of the 1984 original, as was the winning cast of Kevin Bacon, Lori Singer and ...