Episode 307

Can't Stop the Music

August 18th, 2026

38 mins 47 secs

Season 9

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About this Episode

The Eurowhat AV Club finishes out the 1980 Disco Musical Trilogy (which includes The Apple and Xanadu) with CAN’T STOP THE MUSIC.

Spoiler: We would like to stop the music...

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Can't Stop the Music Summary

  • When did you first see Can't Stop the Music? (0:58)
  • A Truly Curséd Production (4:43)
  • What is Can't Stop the Music about? (13:39)
  • Out of Control Promo Budgets (18:23)
  • Can't Stop (talking about) the Music (or the Cast) (27:45)
  • Would you recommend Can't Stop the Music? (33:39)

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