Xanadu

The Eurowhat Movie Club celebrates the legacy of Olivia Newton-John’s film career with a detour into the roller disco classic(?) Xanadu. And OH BOY do we have questions...

📸 Universal Pictures

Xanadu Summary

• Remembering Olivia Newton-John (1:15)
• What is Xanadu about? (5:47)
• Is Xanadu a musical? (11:12)
• What is the business plan for Xanadu? (22:23)
• Would we recommend Xanadu? (31:46)

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