Amy Heckerling and Cameron Crowe's 1982 adaptation of Crowe's book 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High' is a classic that rises above the low-brow teen-sex comedy that Universal executives probably expected when they green lit the Valley-set film with a bunch of no-name actors (outside of Mr. Hand, of course), a soundtrack of artists who just so happened to mostly be represented by the film's executive producer, and a first-time director who couldn't sound or be more "New York" in Heckerling.
Frequent FCAC guest Ted Jessup joins me to run through all the things that make this film exceptional and iconic. We pay respects to Mr. Hand, Spicoli, Stacy, Linda, Brad, The Rat, Damone, Mr. Vargas, Jefferson and many more.
So, please, say "Aloha" to the pod and join us, won't you? There's nothing wrong with a little information feast on OUR time, is there??
200. 'You're Not Elected, Charlie Brown' (1972)
After two episodes about 'The Shining' and a couple weeks wondering what to do f
199. 'The Shining', Part II
In Episode 197, I covered much of the backstory and making-of history behind 'Th
197. 'Risky Business' (1983)
Paul Brickman's 'Risky Business' is one of the greatest films of the 80's and is
196. 'Summer Rental' (1985)
Little-seen but worthy, the 1985 John Candy comedy 'Summer Rental' is due for a
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