After years of waiting, the Canadian-American company Lionsgate is giving concrete news about the sequel to "Dirty Dancing", the cult film from 1987. American actress Jennifer Grey is reprising her iconic role of "Baby" and internet users are exploding with joy at the announcement of this project which is seriously gaining momentum.<\/p>\n
The studio has reportedly recruited "The Hunger Games" and "Crazy Rich Asians" producers Nina Jacobson and Brad Simpson to oversee this highly anticipated sequel, slated for release in 2022. Jennifer Grey, a Golden Globe nominee for her portrayal of Frances "Baby" Houseman, will also serve as an executive producer. Filming is scheduled to begin later this year, 2026, with a screenplay by Kim Rosenstock, winner of a Humanitas Prize in 2025.<\/p>\n
In an interview<\/a> , actress Jennifer Grey said she was deeply moved: "The role of Baby holds a special place in my heart, as it does in the hearts of so many fans. I've long imagined what she would become years later, but it took the right team to respect the legacy of the original film. The wait is almost over!"<\/em> She had previously mentioned on The Drew Barrymore Show the presence of dance, music, and emotion in this sequel.<\/p>\n Adam Fogelson, president of Lionsgate Motion Picture Group, praised this "super team" for bringing the magic of Kellerman's back to the big screen. The absence of American actor Patrick Swayze, who played Johnny Castle (and who passed away in 2009), leaves a void, but the film promises to capture the emotion, music, and romance that made the first installment a success. The cast remains a secret for now.<\/p>\n This announcement reignites the excitement surrounding "Dirty Dancing," a timeless film that continues to captivate generations. 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Its recommendations, analysis and behind-the-scenes stories are for anyone who loves entertainment but doesn\u2019t check their critical eye at the door.<\/p>\n An inclusive work doesn\u2019t just add a \u201cdifferent\u201d character: it gives that character a story, desires and a point of view. A few questions help you size up a movie, a series or a novel:<\/p>\n The concept of the \u201cfemale gaze\u201d<\/a> also offers a useful framework for analyzing how the camera looks at women.<\/p>\n We love pop culture without ignoring its blind spots. Our picks make room for women writers, directors and artists whose bodies or backgrounds are rarely seen, and our analysis questions how works portray women, fat people and LGBTQIA+ people. A series can be pure fun and still deserve a critical look: the two aren\u2019t mutually exclusive.<\/p>\n The \u201cfemale gaze\u201d is a way of filming or telling stories that invites the audience to share the experience of female characters instead of presenting them as objects of desire. The idea responds to the \u201cmale gaze,\u201d a concept developed by British film theorist Laura Mulvey to describe cinema built around a male point of view.<\/p>\n Movies, TV shows and books help define what we see as beautiful, normal or desirable. Seeing fat, older, disabled or LGBTQIA+ people in fully developed roles, not just as sidekicks, broadens those reference points. Recognizing yourself in a heroine helps you feel legitimate, and diversity on screen helps push back against stereotypes.<\/p>\n Look for stories where a diverse range of heroines and heroes take action and make decisions, without roles reserved for one gender. Themed lists on consent, difference or disability make the choice easier. Watching or reading together then opens the conversation: what your child understood, what surprised them, what they would have done in the character\u2019s place.<\/p>\n Want to go further? Our Society<\/a> section extends these reflections on norms and discrimination, and our Celebrities<\/a> section follows the artists who speak out about their bodies and mental health.<\/p>","parent":0,"count":716,"filter":"raw","cat_ID":1062,"category_count":716,"category_description":" The Culture section of The Body Optimist picks and analyzes movies, TV shows, books, music and exhibitions through the lens of representation: which bodies, which women and which identities do we see on screen, on the shelves or on stage? Its recommendations, analysis and behind-the-scenes stories are for anyone who loves entertainment but doesn\u2019t check their critical eye at the door.<\/p>\n An inclusive work doesn\u2019t just add a \u201cdifferent\u201d character: it gives that character a story, desires and a point of view. A few questions help you size up a movie, a series or a novel:<\/p>\n The concept of the \u201cfemale gaze\u201d<\/a> also offers a useful framework for analyzing how the camera looks at women.<\/p>\n We love pop culture without ignoring its blind spots. Our picks make room for women writers, directors and artists whose bodies or backgrounds are rarely seen, and our analysis questions how works portray women, fat people and LGBTQIA+ people. 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What you\u2019ll find in the Culture section<\/h2>\n
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How can you tell if a movie, show or book is truly inclusive?<\/h2>\n
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Our approach: enjoying culture with eyes wide open<\/h2>\n
Articles to start with<\/h2>\n
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Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n
What is the \u201cfemale gaze\u201d?<\/h3>\n
Why does body representation in movies, TV and books matter?<\/h3>\n
How do you choose inclusive movies and books for kids?<\/h3>\n
What you\u2019ll find in the Culture section<\/h2>\n
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How can you tell if a movie, show or book is truly inclusive?<\/h2>\n
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Our approach: enjoying culture with eyes wide open<\/h2>\n
Articles to start with<\/h2>\n
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Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n
What is the \u201cfemale gaze\u201d?<\/h3>\n
Why does body representation in movies, TV and books matter?<\/h3>\n
How do you choose inclusive movies and books for kids?<\/h3>\n