The Morning Watch: Notes On A Scene From ‘Grease’, Ralph Macchio Dishes ‘Karate Kid’ Secrets & More
The Morning Watchis a recurring feature that highlights a handful of noteworthy videos from around the web. They could be video essays, fanmade productions, featurettes, short films, hilarious sketches, or just anything that has to do with our favorite movies and TV shows.
In this edition,GreasedirectorRandal Kleiserbreaks down perhaps the most famous sequence from the classic musical. Plus,Ralph Macchiodishes some secrets about the making ofThe Karate Kidwhile onThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonandAdam Savagegets to play with some of the props from the recent adaptation ofGhost in the Shell.
First up, in honor of the film’s 40th anniversary this year, director Randal Kleiser talks us through the iconic musical sequence fromGreasefeaturing theJohn TravoltaandOlivia Newton-Johnduet “You’re the One That I Want.” Kleiser reveals some interesting details about the scene, including the fact that it was all choreographed in about 20 minutes since they had only just received the recording of the song shortly before shooting that day.
Next up, Ralph Macchio is making the rounds to promote the new YouTube Red seriesCobra Kai, and that means waxing on and waxing off nostalgic aboutThe Karate Kid. Macchio talks about the fact that he owns Daniel LaRusso’s headband and the trophy from the original movie, as well as the car gifted to him by Mr. Miyagi. He also talks about how they did the catching of the fly with chopsticks scene.
Finally, Adam Savage and theTestedcrew dig into a props collection featuring pieces from the recent adaptation of Ghost in the Shell as they prepare to be sold in an auction that just started on April 23. Check out the video and thenhead over to the auction siteto see if there’s anything you want.
