Can anyone fill me in on Valley Girl? I thought that I knew every 80's movie ever made but apparently this one escapes me. Can anyone fill me in on why it seems to crop up in everyone's favourite's list?
Posted by mamamiasweetpeaches (Member # 1715) on :
Its on my list cuz it's cute and the soundtrack is really really good.
Posted by Rainbowbrite22 (Member # 2288) on :
its on my list b/c it really captures the 80s plus the story is great and the soundtrack is totally awesome and if u buy the dvd its really cheap on ten bucks definitly worth having in any 80s collection
Posted by CT......The Son Of Scarface (Member # 2903) on :
Because if i had to pick one movie to depict the '80s it would be VALLEY GIRL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!. The Music....The Fashion...The Language And this movie just might be the best version of Romeo & Juliet ever told. And i still say it's the B E S T!!! romantic comedy to date!!!!. Valley Girl is Near & Dear to me because it really expresses the "Power Of Love"--That nothing on this Earth(even Tommy)can stop the Power Of Love shared by two individuals. Valley Girl also deals with "issues" that Teens where forced to deal with in High School--Peer Pressure,Sex,Freedom of choice,etc. And all in all it's just a GREAT movie!!!!!!!!! They don't make romantic comedy's like this anymore...They try! but it's not the same.
Posted by jlp937-Sunflower Goddess (Member # 1877) on :
Oh my gosh, you haven't heard of this one!! Well it is an absolute favorite on this site for sure dude!! You must check it out, it is available on DVD. It even has behind the scenes commentary from the director and Nicolas Cage.
I am sure that if you see it, you will become addicted!
Posted by ISIS (Member # 1780) on :
It is my favorite, for most of the same reason that C.T. said. It just totally captures the 80's, and I can remember dressing like that, and hanging at the mall with my friends- shopping for those kind of clothes, talking about boys, and not having a care in the world.
Back when all the parties at your friends houses, where you were even in high school..and the parents were around to chaparone.
And of course, the whole falling in love between Randy and Julie. If you have ever been there,you can relate to it, it totally captures it on film.
You gotta see it, and then come back, we'll have lots to talk about.
Posted by ValleyCat (Member # 1322) on :
Kat, one Skip Tip (you'll understand the Skip thing after watching the movie) and I'll make it Isis quick...purchase Valley Girl and watch it this weekend. If you don't like it then C.T. will gladly give you your money back. It's called the "C.T. Eaten By The Monster Of Love Guarantee"...if you read the fine print on the new member rules it's there. So how can you go wrong. If you like looking for cool stuff while you watch the movie, then check out "I watched Valley Girl For The First Time Last Night" thread. Good viewing Kat!
Posted by ERIC 31 (Member # 1793) on :
You watch it and you'll know why we all love it so much. I saw it 3 or 4 times in the theater and have watched it at least 100 times over the years on vhs and now DVD.
Posted by mamamiasweetpeaches (Member # 1715) on :
..........and if you DONT like it after the first viewing give it another chance. I find that is grows on you. The more you watch it the better you appreciate it. (Like fine wine!)
Posted by kat27 (Member # 3979) on :
Thank you so much everyone! I am heading to my video (probably showing my age with that term)store this weekend and hiring Valley Girl. I can't believe that I have never heard of it? We thought that we were totally up with American pop culture but obviously we are not. From what I can ascertain it is up there with the best of them - Pretty in Pink; St Elmo's Fire; The Breakfast Club; Sixteen Candles; Flashdance; and lots more. Thanks for the info.
Posted by maniac (Member # 3858) on :
As you live in Australia, Kat, I should point out, that as this hasn't been released in R4, I don't think you'll find this one in the DVD section.
Also, depending upon the store you rent it from, it may also be under the alternative video title of "Rebel Dreams".
Just a heads-up in case you have difficulty finding it.
Rob.
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Posted by Riptide (Member # 457) on :
I've watched it about 2-3 times a year for about a decade. Any reason why it holds up so well?
Posted by 80'sRocked (Member # 6979) on :
quote:Originally posted by Riptide: I've watched it about 2-3 times a year for about a decade. Any reason why it holds up so well?
Good question for me too Rip. I only saw it once and I think it was pretty good. I don't see all the hype as far as being put on such a high pedestal. Personal preference I guess and I'm sure there's some nostalgia factor too for some people. I'd love to hear their take on it.
Posted by ISIS (Member # 1780) on :
Did you guys see the Teen Special on VH-1-the top 100 Teen Stars where Deborah Foreman was on there, and she said when she did Valley Girl she had no idea that it would make money or get to cult status...
I think it holds up because it is classic on the boy/girl thing....how your friends can be a pain and put pressure on you to date a certain guy, and the whole being in a click thing with the right friends and the right clothes...that never seems to change.
Everyone goes through that at some point.
I like this movie, because all the people in it are so cool and they are funny...and they did a really great job with the acting. The parents are so great...
I really need to watch it again soon.
We should pick a night to watch it, and we'll all watch it together....how about it?
Posted by Riptide (Member # 457) on :
I'm all for a viewing night for Valley Girl, I'll even drag strangers off the street just for them to see it!
I can't explain the charm of this movie, incredible soundtrack, new wave fashions, romeo and juliet themes, punk vs. preppy, it's got it all on a shoestring budget too.
Posted by Valley (Member # 1322) on :
For me, "Valley Girl" isn't just a movie, but instead a portal into the memories that I cherish from the 80's. It intertwined a totally awesome love story with a killer soundtrack, then it added in the unique Val speak and all the incredible fashion which all combined for the ultimate 80's experience in my opinion.
On the surface, I can totally respect someone that views "Valley Girl" as just another high school romance flick, because so much about movie watching directly correlates with timing, personal taste, and the proper mood.
There are several people on here that enjoy "Valley Girl" for different reasons and on different levels. Hopefully, others will share their reasons as well.
Here's is my best way to explain "Valley Girl" on a personal level for me:
You know some of those 'perfect' nights you use to have when you were young and you've spent most of your life trying to recapture thoses emotions and feelings again?
Well, watching "Valley Girl" reminds me of those nights and that is why it is so sacred to me.
Love My Way
Valley
"That chick Julie, she's truly dazzling."
Posted by 80'sRocked (Member # 6979) on :
Great responses guys. That's what I needed to hear....the why. The soundtrack is pretty bitchin'. I'm up for the Valley Girl watch night.
Posted by ISIS (Member # 1780) on :
Pick a Night, and I am there.
I remember going "parking" with my high school boyfriend and my cousin and my boyfriend's brother....and we got caught in the high school parking lot...by the cops one night...it was like out of a scene in Valley Girl.
We had the pool parties and the dance parties at my house.
We had so much fun. So, I can totally picture parts of that movie in my own life too.
Hanging at the Mall with my girl friends, checking out the cute guys. We use to hang at the Tastee Freeze and Fox's Pizza. It was just like in the movies.
I can remember watching Valley Girl on HBO in the 80s, and it was on all the time, and it makes me think of my life then.
I get really nostalgic about the 80s this time of year more than any time, because I think of how much fun I had around Christmas time in the 80s, and all the fashion stuff...and we always went to the malls at Christmas, and snuck in to the matinees. It was so much fun.
The music to Valley Girl is so great.
Posted by 80'sRocked (Member # 6979) on :
quote:Originally posted by ISIS: Pick a Night, and I am there.
Let's wait til tomorrow to see if anyone else wants to watch it too.
Posted by ISIS (Member # 1780) on :
Okey dokey.
Posted by Riptide (Member # 457) on :
I'm up for that, Habs-Hurricanes is on though so I might have to work around that.
Imagine Isis that you had a California X-mas back then w/o any snow, could you imagine it?
Posted by jdocster (Member # 5752) on :
Gotta watch Valley Girl again... I'm in!
Valley,
I feel you man. I have a couple of rare movies that make me feel the same way. Valley Girl is one of them... Posted by 80'sRocked (Member # 6979) on :
quote:Originally posted by Riptide: I'm up for that, Habs-Hurricanes is on though so I might have to work around that.
Naturally, hockey comes first for me too!
Posted by ISIS (Member # 1780) on :
So...what night??? How about Friday night?
Riptide...I think it would stink to not have snow at Christmas. We are getting a bunch of snow right now, and it looks beautiful.
I guess you get use to the warm weather at Christmas. If I lived in California, I'd go to the mountains for Christmas...you can drive to them from there.
Posted by Riptide (Member # 457) on :
Friday night sounds good. Everyone have the first edition with all the special features? It ticks me off to no end that new purchasers can't access that stuff.
We have lost a lot of the snow the past few days, it's more like crusty ice now. Oh well.
Posted by 80'sRocked (Member # 6979) on :
quote:Originally posted by Riptide: Friday night sounds good.
Friday night is no good for me....going to an AHL hockey game. I'll watch it sometime over the weekend and we can discuss it on Monday. Sound good?
Posted by Riptide (Member # 457) on :
AHL game? Who you going to see? The Albany River Rats? Rochester?
I'm going to try for Friday, but there is always the possibility something will come up.
Posted by Valley (Member # 1322) on :
Count me in. I can watch it Friday or Saturday night or both. ha
Actually, I haven't watched "Valley Girl" for awhile. I've found that you appreciate your favorite movies if you spread out your viewing. Might be on of the reasons I like "April Fool's Day" so much since I only watch it once or twice a year.
We haven't heard from Muffy, Ronnie, Cindy, Jessie, Sam, Aruba4me, JAY LEE, or mamamiasweetpeaches as of yet and I know they all seem to love this movie too.
Oh and let's not forget the only person I know that might actually enjoy "Valley Girl" more than I.......C.T. Of course, I think he watches "Valley Girl" every weekend, so count him in.
Wait a second, with Muffy's hectic social calendar, we'll be lucky if she can work us in a week from next Tuesday. And Cindy Mancini is probably washing her hair or out of the country. Posted by Riptide (Member # 457) on :
Valley, you have always had a strong attachment to VG. I can't remember if you said that hung out at the galleria or visited the haunts of the movie way back when. I think you said you saw VG in the theatre when it came out right? And don't get me started with your link to Deborah Foreman!
Posted by 80'sRocked (Member # 6979) on :
I agree with you Valley....seems like everyone disappeared from the face of the Earth! If this thread can't bring them back, nothing will.
Rip, I'm going to see the Bridgeport Soundtigers Vs. The Springfield Falcons. Should be a ton of fights!
Posted by Riptide (Member # 457) on :
Sounds like an ace AHL tilt 80'sRocked. Nothing better than seeing hungry players on the farm playingg for that phone call to the big time. Try to see the Hamilton Bulldogs, chock full of up and coming Habs players.
And yep, where has everybody been lately? Is it attributable to X-mas shopping?
Posted by ISIS (Member # 1780) on :
I know what happened to Cindymancini. She just called me the other night. She was hanging out with the New Kids on the Block, and all heck broke loose...she can tell the story...but that's what she has been up to.
I feel bad that C.T. came back briefly then disappeared again.
I'll watch it Friday- I have plans for Saturday and Sunday.
I actually have not watched it in awhile either.
Last time I watched it, I was in my jacuzzi watching all the special features. That has been awhile.
For Christmas-last year, my friend gave me an E.G. Daily signed photo...it is a picture of her getting felt up by Tommy. I also got a picture of her holding the photo she signed for me.
I got Cindymancini a signed picture from her too, plus E.G.'s current CD -signed by her....so it kinds of fits this time of year for me.
Posted by Riptide (Member # 457) on :
I'm watching it tomorrow night for sure.
On Jan.14th a cool rocknroll show is happening in my town. It's a supergroup called Magic Christian, it features the Blondie drummer Clem Burke and guitarist of the Plimsouls.....Eddy Munoz. It's going to be great, if I get to talk to him I might mention to him what it was like to be filmed in the club scene of Valley Girl. Can't wait for the show.
Anyone ever meet Josie Cotton? I ordered some of her cd's of late that I haven't got yet. Wish she would do some shows around my area.
Posted by 80'sRocked (Member # 6979) on :
quote:Originally posted by Riptide: Sounds like an ace AHL tilt 80'sRocked.
Probably going to be a good one....now I hear we might get a foot of snow tomorrow, so I'll probably miss it! Looks like Valley Girl might be watched tomorrow night afterall.
Posted by Riptide (Member # 457) on :
We've been shelled with winter-like conditions all week. When's the global warming kicking in seriously? I have to see friends tomorrow night, some I won't see again until after the holidays so VG will have to be watched late at night. You know I will be wearing my Frederic Forrest health foods t-shirt fer shure! Posted by ISIS (Member # 1780) on :
I watched it. It is such an AWESOME movie. I always find new things about it that I didn't remember seeing.
You know at the beginning and Lauren is talking about "Totally Gnarly Birth Control"....weren't they talking about being pregnant? If your already pregnant...being pregnant isn't really good birth control..ya know.
I still have never figured out if Skip liked Susie for sure, or if he ended up just getting together with her because her mom wasn't around.
How old do you think Colleen Camp is suppose to be in the movie? I think she wasn't much older than some of the "teens" in real life.
I think it is funny that Colleen Camp is doing yoga in the movie- and they are talking about Kharma and all the Hippie stuff, because Deborah Foreman is totally in to that, she is a real life yoga instructor. I have never found out for sure, but Deborah Foreman had a wesbite that was under the name Deborah Foreman Altier (I think they have taken that name off the end...but where did it ever come from)...I have never read anywhere that she was ever married?
Does anyone know for sure?
Posted by Riptide (Member # 457) on :
Man, because of events tonight I got home later than expected and I didn't give VG the full viewing treatment. I watched a bit of it, just near to when Julie dumped Randy. Let me tell you I noticed that when they show the dating/courtung process with Julie and Randy, going out, walking each other home, kissing each other goodnight, there is one segment where Julie is wearing a mini skirt and leather jacket and she looks really good in it. I think that is the only time she dressed more according to Randy's world. Loved noticing that.
I don't know much about Deb's personal life or if she is married, but I did find out that not only a certified yoga instructor, she works as a graphic artist and sells hand painted furniture. Saw some recent pics of her and she looks really great. Would love to see her act again, but it's a tough business.
I heard Michelle Meyrink was a yoga enthusiast as well. Still living in Vancouver as far as I know.
Tomorrow I am going to give VG another run through with the special features. I just love looking at that vintage club scene and former hollywood places they pass in the car that aren't there anymore.
Posted by ISIS (Member # 1780) on :
I don't know if she does her graphic design stuff any more, she has a little bit of it on her myspace page. She just announced that she got a job as some kind of beauty consultant for a Doctor, I looked at the website, and it's for liposuction and other plastic surgery procedures. I hope she doesn't start messing around with her face. She is in awesome shape, from doing yoga...she doesn't need any "work" done.
She gives private yoga lessons.
I like the dating scene too, I like all her clothes she has on. I loved the matching mini skirt sets. I love the store they are in at the beginning. I don't understand how those clothes went out of style. They were so cute. There was so much variety.
What I noticed...is that the world today looks more like the people in the Club that Randy hung out in. The thing with that...was they were talking about the music in the club ...I thought the guys in the band looked a little out of place for that club, they seemed like they should be playing at the Prom, and that Josie Cotton seemed like she should have been in the club.
Posted by 80'sRocked (Member # 6979) on :
quote:Originally posted by ISIS: You know at the beginning and Lauren is talking about "Totally Gnarly Birth Control"....weren't they talking about being pregnant?
If you watch the "easter eggs" in the special edition dvd, they refer to this line. I believe it meant that if you pig out on food, you will get fat and no one will want to have sex with you. It was something like that if I recall. Check it out.
Posted by ISIS (Member # 1780) on :
I think they are talking about being pregnant, and getting all fat from being pregnant. But, I was never 100% sure. Because I don't think being fat is "totally gnarly birth control"...because implying you need birth control, means you'd be having sex...if your too fat for that...then you don't need to worry about birth control. Right?
Posted by 80'sRocked (Member # 6979) on :
Could be ISIS. I only watched it once. I think the being fat part is correct. I thought it was because they were eating so much food. You're probably right....you know this movie better than me.
Posted by Valley (Member # 1322) on :
I only have one question....Did Loryn's friend from the beach ever make an appearance at Suzi's party? She seemed kind of fun and in retrospect, maybe if she would have shown she might have appreciated Fred's quirky coolness better than Stacey.
I mean is there a better 'poll' question than:
"Do you think a girl should pet on the first date?"
Tripendicular ya know
Posted by Valley (Member # 1322) on :
This might not happen until after I win the lottery, retire, and move to Maui......but I'm eventually going to install a replica of Beth's pool and outdoor gazebo. I've watched "Valley Girl" so many times that a picture of it is embedded in my memory banks for future use. Check it out next time you watch "Valley Girl" and give me your thoughts.
Posted by Riptide (Member # 457) on :
That's a great looking pool and gazebo, the one in Fast Times is none too shabby either. What was the beach location they were sun tanning at near the beginning?
Posted by SweetShannon (Member # 7630) on :
I love this movie. if no one have not seen it you need too. i found a copy of this movie at walmart on dvd for like 5.00 and i picked it up. Wish it had extars but it got the movie so thats okay lol!
Posted by Valley (Member # 1322) on :
You just heard Men At Work, we have more dedications that go out tonight...To Billy from Denna, she says you're a fox, Andrea to Doug, she'll do anything to get you back, to Julie his favorite Valley Girl, Randy sends his undying love and says like 'come back soon ya know!'
Posted by Valley (Member # 1322) on :
I went out recently and saw an 80's cover band and they played an awesome version of the Plimsouls "Oldest Story In the World".
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Posted by ISIS (Member # 1780) on :
I love that song!
My totally favorite part is when Randy does all the romantic stuff...I love the ..."cool is this in 3D...No, but your face is." I love the look on Tommy's face when Randy says that to him.
I loved when he says...hey you forgot our fries, and Randy says "well Peter Piper pecked a peck of pickled peppers, I guess I did." and he spits his gum on him. That is so funny, every time.
I love when they are at the mall eating the piece of pie...and Tommy turns around and has that dopey look on his face as if he can't believe what he is seeing.
My other favorite scene is at the Prom, Tommy does all his karate moves and says ...watch this..and Randy kicks him in the ___. That's the coolest, and then Randy and Julie run out through everyone and are the king and queen.
I love the food fight too....if nobody has ever done that...then they haven't lived, because we did that at camp one year and had a huge food fight, and it was the most fun ever.
Posted by Riptide (Member # 457) on :
Valley that is so cool you got to see someone cover the Oldest Story in the world. Just recently wrote down all the lyrics in my notebook. That whole scene is gold. Can't wait to see the guitarist Eddie Munoz on Jan 14th.
I always wondered about the scene where Randy is the movie usher and wearing the 3D shades, Julie seems to hint she knows it's him with that smile.
Also love the fact they used some of the actors like Dye and Meyrink in Martha Coolidge's the Joy of Sex the year after. Not as good as VG, but gives you some fun moments.
Posted by 80'sRocked (Member # 6979) on :
One of my favorite parts is when Randy is yelling at Julie and delivers this line: "Well f**k you, for sure, like totally." Didn't he improv this line? It was genius.
Posted by Riptide (Member # 457) on :
That's a great scene, when Cage gets all excited and starts swearing, he gives us a taste of what is to come when his career starts roliing.
Posted by Valley (Member # 1322) on :
Nic Cage is the king of quirky improv. The gum dropping on Tommy's lap and the harmonica scene were all Cage.
How about that horrible squeaky voice from "Peggy Sue Got Married". The director was completely against it, but Cage stuck with his gut and it only added to his excellent performance.
Posted by Riptide (Member # 457) on :
What is going on here? I was in a thrift store looking for stuff with my mom today and out of the blue this guy walked up to the cash dressed I kid you not like vintage Randy in VG. Pretty young too. Is this just hipster fashion talking?
Posted by jdocster (Member # 5752) on :
No, he looked like Randy.
Posted by jdocster (Member # 5752) on :
Did you click on the small, medium, or large buttons?
Posted by Riptide (Member # 457) on :
Man, I clicked on the medium button. I see the trailer now. I think I need a new computer though.
Posted by Ronnie (Member # 465) on :
quote:Originally posted by Valley: I went out recently and saw an 80's cover band and they played an awesome version of the Plimsouls "Oldest Story In the World".
i went to a wing shack/bar and saw the lead singer of the GIN BLOSSOMS doing an acoustic set and he did an awesome cover of OLDEST STORY IN THE WORLD... it was great. he also did a cover of tracy ullman's THEY DON'T KNOW ABOUT US.
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and if u buy the dvd its really cheap on ten bucks definitly worth having in any 80s collection
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And this movie just might be the best version of Romeo & Juliet ever told. And i still say it's the B E S T!!! romantic comedy to date!!!!. Valley Girl is Near & Dear to me because it really expresses the "Power Of Love"--That nothing on this Earth(even Tommy)can stop the Power Of Love shared by two individuals. Valley Girl also deals with "issues" that Teens where forced to deal with in High School--Peer Pressure,Sex,Freedom of choice,etc. And all in all it's just a GREAT movie!!!!!!!!! They don't make romantic comedy's like this anymore...They try! but it's not the same.
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