I’m watching Saturday Night Fever. Despite the ridiculous dancing and the ridiculous way that everyone is so serious about dancing, it’s actually a very good movie. As a family and relationship piece, it’s almost on par with a Neil Simon script, although it’s a drama and not a comedy, and the characters are simple instead of intellectual. The important thing is that the characters are realistic and easy to sympathize with, and their interactions (within the family at least) are very familiar.

I really don’t think it’s a movie about dancing at all. To me, the theme of the movie has more to do with optimism. John Travolta’s character decides to be worthy, not just as a dancer and a lover, but also as a human being. The thing is, he has to struggle against his own ignorance and cockiness to achieve this. His ignorance and cockiness are his obstacles. It’s an interesting idea. I like it.