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"Fast Times at Ridgemont High": Perhaps the most critically underappreciated career of a female director in Hollywood is that of Amy Heckerling, who had an excellent run of success. The endlessly hilarious and intelligent high school comedy "Fast Times at Ridgemont High" was her debut; she would go on to direct "Johnny Dangerously," "National Lampoon's European Vacation," the first two "Look Who's Talking" movies, and "Clueless." Future director Cameron Crowe wrote "Fast Times," and the film was the anthem for high school angst before John Hughes would come to corner that market. Fathom Events is celebrating the 35th anniversary - can it have been that long ago? - with nationwide screenings on Sunday, July 30, and Wednesday, Aug. 2, including on about two dozen Bay Area screens. The all-star cast includes Sean Penn ("Hey bud, let's party!"), Jennifer Jason Leigh, Phoebe Cates, Judge Reinhold and small roles for future stars Eric Stoltz, Nicolas Cage, Anthony Edwards and Forest Whitaker. For theaters, tickets and information, go to www.fathomevents.com. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER] |
