Every Rom Com 71: Valley Girl

He’s cool; she’s hot. She’s from the Valley; he’s not! This weekend stop the world and melt with Every Rom Com as we enter our “L.A. Stories” series with the 1983 cult classic “Valley Girl.” We’ll discuss pioneering female director Martha Coolidge, get into the movie’s bitchin’ soundtrack, and of course dive deep into Valley Girl culture. We’ll also tackle important topics, like “what’s up with that crazy clown doll?” IYKYK 

0:00-8:43 Intro, Favorite L.A.-Set Movies

8:43-23:30 Trailer, Basic Info, Interesting Facts

For More Information on “Valley Girl”:

https://floodmagazine.com/77725/in-conversation-the-stars-of-the-original-valley-girl-movie-reunite/ 

https://www.filmcomment.com/blog/present-tense-martha-coolidge/ 

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/11/movies/valley-girl.html 

https://www.indiewire.com/features/general/nicolas-cage-valley-girl-acting-advice-1234827418/ 

Brat Pack America by Kevin Smokler (2016)

Ultimate History of the 80’s Teen Movie by James King (2018)

Conversations With Directors: An Anthology of Interviews from Literature/Film Quarterly (2008)

Director Martha Coolidge’s commentary on the DVD

23:30-28:42 General Opinion

28:42-40:11 Cast & Crew In-Depth

For More Information on Martha Coolidge:

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Martha-Coolidge 

https://www.janusfilms.com/films/2158 

https://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2012/08/14/how-can-women-gain-influence-in-hollywood/our-entire-belief-system-must-change 

For More Information on Deborah Foreman: 

https://floodmagazine.com/77725/in-conversation-the-stars-of-the-original-valley-girl-movie-reunite/  

40:11-50:00 Opening Of The Movie, The Mall

50:00-1:04:38 Valley Girl Culture Overview

For More Information on Valley Girl Culture: