Purple Rain
1984
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Albert Magnoli
Rock Drama
What’s it all about: It’s the deep 1980s, and everyone has a synchronized dance move. A three-girl act called Apollonia 6 threatens to bump The Revolution from their spot at the club because “Sex Shooter” is such a big promising hit. Prince performs masterpiece after masterpiece onstage, but fails to connect with the audience until “Purple Rain” makes them cry and give good face.
First Encounter: in the theater; Candotti’s first viewing
Prostitute Index: low (“Darling Nikki” has vibes)
Death By: living with your parents
Relics: cone puppet, jarred preserves, golden boot anklet
Hoops: a handy “When Doves Cry” video recap of the plot in the middle of the movie
Heartthrobs: Prince, Jill Jones
Pass/Fails the Test of Time: Wendy and Lisa
LoFi Magic: motorcycle seduction, Prince with a bag of Doritos, the mirror-holding Jerome
Words to live by: “And if de-elevator tries to bring you down, go crazy - punch a higher floor.”
Makes me want to: get lost in “The Beautiful Ones”
Candotti Take: “He was really from another planet.”
Worth a watch/rewatch: Yes
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