Swingers

:For the sexual lifestyle, see swinging.

Trivia

Filmed on location at several Los Angeles nightclubs, paticularly in the Los Feliz neighborhood, (including the Dresden Lounge and the Derby), the film increased interest in 1960s culture, Hollywood nightlife, and swing music.

Related Topics:
Los Angeles - Los Feliz - Dresden Lounge - The Derby) - 1960s - Swing music

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At the end of the movie, Favreau and Graham swing dance to Big Bad Voodoo Daddy at the Derby. In more than one shot of this scene, the band is not playing the same part of the song the soundtrack is (most noticably a part where the bassist is playing on film but it not in the soundtrack), which is clearly a result of a mix-n-match approach to filming and editing the dance scens.

Related Topics:
Swing dance - Big Bad Voodoo Daddy

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This film was a breakthrough for Vince Vaughn who gained public exposure and critical acclaim for his portrayal of Trent in the film.

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Many of the catchy words and phrases used in the movie became part of common vernacular, long after the neo-swing craze subsided. Such terms as 'babies,' 'you're money,' and others are still often heard between friends in casual conversation to refer to attractive women and having your act together, respectively.

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The performance also caught the eye of Steven Spielberg who later offered him a role in '.

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Vince Vaughn and Jon Favreau would collaborate again in 2001 for the film Made.

Related Topics:
Vince Vaughn - Jon Favreau - 2001 - Made

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