The Apple
dir. Menahem Golan · 1980
Plot
Alphie and Bibi, two sweet, naive youths from Moose Jaw, Canada, have come to America to compete in the 1994 Worldvision Song Festival. Although the pair have talent, they are beaten out by the underhanded tactics of the festival favorites, another duo with the backing of BIM: Boogalow International Music, and its leader, Mr. Boogalow. Though crestfallen by their loss, Bibi and Alphie are soon delighted to hear that Mr. Boogalow has taken an interest in their music and wants to sign them to his label. All is looking up for the two until they begin to discover the dark underside of the rock and roll world.
Why watch
Alphie and Bibi arrive in America, brimming with dreams of stardom, only to find themselves entangled in the manipulative machinations of the music industry. As they navigate the glitzy yet treacherous world of showbiz, the film unfolds like a fever dream, blending vibrant musical numbers with a satirical critique of fame.