Clueless (1995) - See for stoner humor, Alicia Silverstone (whither?), computer-assisted clothing ensemble choices, and heavy doses of before-its-time environmentalism, in the form of global warming and Pismo Beach Disaster Relief work.Gummo (1997) - See for parentless Kids, self-destruction and depressed Southern life. Directed by Harmony Korine, who wrote the Kids screenplay. The backstory is that a town destroyed by a tornado still suffers its effects, with father- and mother-less children, etc.
I like the idea of a look back at a neglected town, but this movie leaves me feeling pretty hopeless. You get the feeling these people did not exactly have perfect lives before the event. There are touching moments, like when quiet Solomon works out with jury-rigged dumbbells in front of his basement mirror while his mother tap dances in her deceased husband's tap shoes. This movie makes me miss basements (see Chicago). But the only time Solomon smiles is while he sweet talks a mentally-handicapped girl he (or maybe his friend) paid to screw. I'm not sure what lessons I'm supposed to take from that.The film makes good use of music, specifically black or death metal, arranged to cat-killing scenes. It was scary.
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way to drive traffic buddy
man, i gotta get around on gummo, haven't had to privilege to date
I am pretty sure that no one in the movie Gummo is actually named Gummo. You should change that. The actors name is Jacob Reynolds, I forget what his character's name is in that movie. These are pretty good movie selections for the summer...did you pick them out yourself?
thanks frank. You're right, I called "Solomon," played by Jacob Reynolds, Gummo.
As for your question, I chose the Batman movie but my girlfriend Brittany chose the others. She's got a good eye.
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