Another film I love from my childhood is Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion. I believe it is one of the main reasons I have such a love for 80s music.
A few days ago, I remembered it have been 10 years since I graduated high school (I graduated May something, 2006). It seemed only appropriate to watch the film again. It has been ages. The last time I watched it was before I took any screenwriting classes. While watching it, I really enjoyed the little things that made everything make sense at the end.
For instance, in high school Romy and Michele were very fashion forward and they carried that into adulthood. Lisa, of the A group, liked their looks, even in high school. So, it made sense that she would end up working for Vogue and at the reunion compliments their fashion. I imagine little touches like that were added through rewrites, but, nonetheless, it really helped build the story for me.
I’m a huge fan of The Pretenders because of this film. “Don’t Get Me Wrong” is one of my top favorite songs ever. I don’t know if I would have ever heard it if not for this film as it is slightly before my time.
I wish I had been a teen in the 80s or 90s. It seems like it was such a fun time to be young. I try to live vicariously through Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, but it just isn’t the same… I love the music, the fashion, the movies.
I wonder if the kids born today will feel the same about my generation?
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