I always knew this movie was much better than just a simple chick-flick. Subconsciously, I knew that the reason for that revolves around all the points this article makes, but it says it much better than I ever could:
http://www.xojane.com/entertainment/dirty-dancing-is-a-subversive-masterpiece-and-here-are-four-reasons-why Also: I carried a watermelon. One of my favorite quotes ever.
Bonus: video interview with Dustin Hoffman about men being brainwashed by mysogynist society:
http://www.themarysue.com/dustin-hoffman-tootsie/ . I think the movie Tootsie has big problems, but I agree with everything he says in this video.
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