Whitney Houston, I want to dance with somebody, is about, you guessed it, the late megastar

Whitney Houston.

In true biopic fashion, the movie recreates many of the singers well-documented high

and low points, from her early beginnings to the number one single's blockbuster movie

roles and struggles with drug abuse.

Naomi Aki, capable portrays Houston as an artist boxed in by the rigid expectations,

laid out by her parents and the industry.

And while it's clearly meant as a tribute, does this retelling reveal anything new?

I'm Aisha Harris, and today we're talking about Whitney Houston, I want to dance with

somebody on Popculture Happy Hour from NPR.

Joining me today is Ronald Young Jr. He's the host of the Film and Television Review

podcast, Leaving the Theater.

Welcome back, Ronald.

I'm saving all my love for you, Aisha.

Also joining us is podcast producer and film and culture critic Kate Young.

Welcome back to you too, Kate.

I'm so sorry that I'm not quick clav'er enough to come up with a quick plan, but I'm

very happy to be here.

It's alright, we, I'm sure we'll have, maybe some other puns later to share.

So Whitney Houston, I want to dance with somebody, stars Naomi Aki as Whitney Houston.

Tomorrow, Tune plays Whitney's mother, Sissy Houston, a successful background singer for

artists like Aretha Franklin and Whitney's cousin, Dion Warwick.

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