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Today, the widely anticipated girl-band biopic ?The Runaways? hits theatres in limited release. It follows the real-life story of Joan Jett and Cherie Currie’s 1970s rock band.

In honor of the film, we look back on our favorite girl band movies of all time with the help of Emily Rems, managing editor for Bust Magazine and Rafer Guzman, Takeaway contributor and Newsday film critic.

And… it’s time for movie trivia:

* Diane Lane and Julia Roberts made youthful appearances in girl band flicks – what were they?

Listen for answers.

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