We end Musical Month Deux with a musical remake of the John Waters-directed original that features one of the strangest screen performances ever: Hairspray (2007). Film critic Josh Hurtado and Alamo Drafthouse's Jackie Stewart join the episode to talk all about John Travolta's role, the music, and the film's message in 2024.

A remake of the 1988 Waters film of the same name, it follows Tracy Turnblad, a teenager in 60s Baltimore who is obssessed with singing and becoming a star. Her journey to stardom takes her to the Corny Collins Show and innercity Baltimore as she attempts to make a name for herself and right the societal wrongs of the time.

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The Kulturecast is a film and culture podcast from Weirding Way Media, hosted by Chris Stachiw, the Doctor of Podcasting, alongside a rotating table of guest co-hosts. Each week digs into where film and culture meet — and how each one bends the other. Now home to sub-feeds including Required Viewing: A 360° Film Study with Dr. David D. Perlmutter.

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