Xanadu (1980)

This movie came on the heels of Olivia Newton-John's successful role in Grease. I'm sure they figured they had another hit on their hands, but the movie was a flop. On the other hand, the sountrack is filled with hits that anyone will remember if they listened to the radio in 1980. I was surprised at how many songs I knew.

Danny, an old man (Gene Kelly), meets a young man named Sonny (Micheal Beck) on the street, and invites him back to his place to listen to big band music and share his dreams. Sounds creepy, but it's all quite innocent.

Kira (Olivia Newton-John) is one of the Greek muses who inhabit a painting on a wall in the alley. At random moments the muses come to life, roller skate around, and inspire men to achieve their dreams. During WWII, Kira inspired Danny and now she's back to inspire Sonny, whose dream is to make an old warehouse into the most happening roller disco ever! Lots of singing, roller skating, and the mystery of Kira loosely tie together this paper thin story. It's horrible but kind of fun.