What we dream, what we do: March 2013

Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Inspired by Lynne

Inspired by Lynne by madamfrost featuring a long sleeve t shirt

Cinematic masterpiece its not, however the 1985 film "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" hits all the marks necessary for a great teen 80's film:

Cute, yet awkward main character:
the best part of girls just want to have fun is helen hunt’s grasshopper hair accessory.
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Sarah Jessica Parker in Girls Just Want To Have Fun

the best part of girls just want to have fun is helen hunt’s grasshopper hair accessory.
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Sarah Jessica Parker in Girls Just Want To Have Fun

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Best friend with a wild personality and fashion sense (I'm thinking of you, Duckie):
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Hunky dude who is selling himself short (shirtless at some point is always a plus):

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And, of course, the wealthy villain:
Holly Gagnier

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Also, the requisite getting-even-with-the-bully scene:

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As an added bonus this movie has 3 1/4 stars that went from child actor to recognizable adult actors.

Of course there's Sarah Jessica Parker in the lead role:

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Sarah Jessica Parker Actress Sarah Jessica Parker attends the Carnegie Hall 2012-2013 Season opening night gala at Carnegie Hall on October 3, 2012 in New York City.

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Helen Hunt as her best friend:
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Helen Hunt - 2013 Film Independent Spirit Awards -01

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Shannen Doherty as the hunks kid sister:

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Oh and the 1/4 of a recognizable adult star? Here he is- Jonathon Silverman.

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Jonathan Silverman Actor Jonathan Silverman of 'In Case of Emergency' speaks during the 2007 Winter Television Critics Association Press Tour for ABC at the Ritz-Carlton Huntington Hotel on January 14, 2007 in Pasadena, California.

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If you're a fan of "Psych" you may know him as Lyin' Ryan from the episode where the famous "cuatros quesos dos fritos" originated.

You're welcome.

I rewatched this movie over the weekend and was reminded of how entertaining it is- for 80's teen movie fans and hecklers alike. Watch it! It's on Netflix!