How Did This Get Made? Body Rock LIVE! w/ Alison Brie (HDTGM Matinee)
Jan 27, 2026
Alison Brie, actress known for GLOW and Mad Men, joins a live Largo panel to riff on the 1984 breakdance drama Body Rock. They dissect Lorenzo Lamas's baffling lead, cringe-worthy scenes like the roast beef moment, and the film's wild club and choreography choices. Expect laughter, debate about breakdancing, and plenty of 1980s oddities.
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Alison Brie Learned Breakdancing
- Alison Brie learned breakdancing for GLOW Season 2 and watched Body Rock twice before the live show.
- She compares her on-set breakdance training to the movie's longer, zoo-set montage and enjoyed the animal reaction shots.
Lead Character Lacks Sympathy
- The film places a talentless, morally dubious lead at center, making the protagonist unsympathetic.
- That structural choice leaves the audience rooting for others and undermines classic 'rise-and-fall' charm.
Montage Without Payoff
- The movie shows montages of Chili learning to breakdance but never delivers a convincing performance payoff.
- That disconnect makes training sequences feel pointless and weakens narrative payoff.