Remember Valley Girl? Back in the 80s, the romantic comedy helped usher in a new era for films. Eventually turning into a cult classic, the movie now has spawned a remake. Luckily, as misguided as that idea may have initially sounded, this take on the material, imagining it as a jukebox musical of sorts, has a surprisingly large amount of life to it. It’s cheesy and unrepentantly old fashioned, but it has a ton of charm, as well. Hitting Digital today, this is a fun little flick, one that you’ll likely smile at throughout its entire running time. Whether you’re a fan of the original or not, this is just a good time. The movie is a remake of the 1983 title of the same name, though this version of the plot is told a bit differently. Here, an older Julie (Alicia Silverstone) is telling the story of...
- 5/8/2020
- by Joey Magidson
- Hollywoodnews.com
Our last stop on our Cage-a-Thon was Grand Isle a psychological thriller with our Lord and Saviour alongside Kelsey Grammer for the first time in his 103 movie credited career. Now it was time to go back to beginning for the first proper big leading man role this hard working sumbitch would tackle. We did the TV Pilot then we watched the entirety of Fast Times so we could catch his 20 second cameo but now its time to see the movie where Nicolas Coppola became Nicolas Cage… No literally it was for this movie he changed his last name to Cage and would drop his famously connected last name for the purpose of making a career on his own merits. Lets see what happened here with 1983′s Valley Girl.
Valley Girl
Director: Martha Coolidge | Writers: Andrew Lane, Wayne Crawford
Stars: Nicolas Cage, Deborah Foreman, Elizabeth Daily
Its the age old tale...
Valley Girl
Director: Martha Coolidge | Writers: Andrew Lane, Wayne Crawford
Stars: Nicolas Cage, Deborah Foreman, Elizabeth Daily
Its the age old tale...
- 1/30/2020
- by Kevin Haldon
- Nerdly
Jake Speed (1986) will available on Blu-ray December 3rd from Arrow Video
More Than A Myth, Less Than A Legend… And A Bit Too Big For His Boots.
When her sister is taken by a gang of white slavers, Margaret knows she needs a hero with a difference to bring her home. Enter Jake Speed, leaping from the pages of pulp thriller novels and into the real world. With Margaret and his trusty sidekick Desmond Floyd, Jake arrives hot on the heels of the kidnappers in a southern African country gripped by civil war. But it soon turns out Jake got more than he bargained for when he discovers that the ringleader of the slavers is none other than his own arch-nemesis: the wicked, criminally insane Sid…
A ripe slice of 80s action cheese in the tradition of Raiders of the Lost Ark and Romancing the Stone, Jake Speed has it all: romance,...
More Than A Myth, Less Than A Legend… And A Bit Too Big For His Boots.
When her sister is taken by a gang of white slavers, Margaret knows she needs a hero with a difference to bring her home. Enter Jake Speed, leaping from the pages of pulp thriller novels and into the real world. With Margaret and his trusty sidekick Desmond Floyd, Jake arrives hot on the heels of the kidnappers in a southern African country gripped by civil war. But it soon turns out Jake got more than he bargained for when he discovers that the ringleader of the slavers is none other than his own arch-nemesis: the wicked, criminally insane Sid…
A ripe slice of 80s action cheese in the tradition of Raiders of the Lost Ark and Romancing the Stone, Jake Speed has it all: romance,...
- 11/19/2019
- by Tom Stockman
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
One of the oldies celebrated by lovers of ’80s fare, Martha Coolidge’s ode to pampered teens in La La Land has aged extremely well. It’s still fairly representative of reality, but the romantic fairy tale angle is what keeps it afloat. Nicolas Cage’s unguarded vulnerability and Deborah Foreman’s infectious smile win the day — we like these kids, even if they’re somewhat idealized.
Valley Girl
Blu-ray
Shout Select
1983 / Color / 1:85 widescreen / 99 min. / Street Date October 30, 2018 / 34.93
Starring: Nicolas Cage, Deborah Foreman, Elizabeth Daily, Michael Bowen, Cameron Dye, Heidi Holicker, Michelle Meyrink, Tina Theberge, Lee Purcell, Richard Sanders, Colleen Camp, Frederic Forrest, David Ensor, The Plimsouls, Josie Cotton.
Cinematography: Frederick Elmes
Film Editor: Éva Gárdos
Original Music: Mark Levinthal, Scott Wilk
Produced and Written by Andrew Lane, Wayne Crawford
Directed by Martha Coolidge
Women directors of the 1980s didn’t have a smooth ride, as can be attested...
Valley Girl
Blu-ray
Shout Select
1983 / Color / 1:85 widescreen / 99 min. / Street Date October 30, 2018 / 34.93
Starring: Nicolas Cage, Deborah Foreman, Elizabeth Daily, Michael Bowen, Cameron Dye, Heidi Holicker, Michelle Meyrink, Tina Theberge, Lee Purcell, Richard Sanders, Colleen Camp, Frederic Forrest, David Ensor, The Plimsouls, Josie Cotton.
Cinematography: Frederick Elmes
Film Editor: Éva Gárdos
Original Music: Mark Levinthal, Scott Wilk
Produced and Written by Andrew Lane, Wayne Crawford
Directed by Martha Coolidge
Women directors of the 1980s didn’t have a smooth ride, as can be attested...
- 10/27/2018
- by Glenn Erickson
- Trailers from Hell
Part two of our intimate interview with the late filmmaker Wayne Crawford. A true independent filmmaker who always saw himself as a leading man, Wayne Crawford wrote, produced, directed, and starred in a number of projects, several of which became bona fide cult films and even fan favorites. Sadly, Mr. Crawford passed away on April…
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- 5/19/2016
- by Chris Alexander
- shocktillyoudrop.com
Shock is proud to present this interview with the late, great filmmaker Wayne Crawford. A true independent filmmaker who always saw himself as a leading man, Wayne Crawford wrote, produced, directed, and starred in a number of projects, several of which became bona fide cult films and even fan favorites. He started out scrounging…
The post Exclusive Interview: Cult Filmmaker and Producer Wayne Crawford (Part One) appeared first on Shock Till You Drop.
The post Exclusive Interview: Cult Filmmaker and Producer Wayne Crawford (Part One) appeared first on Shock Till You Drop.
- 5/11/2016
- by Chris Alexander
- shocktillyoudrop.com
Wayne Crawford, an actor, writer, director and producer whose credits include co-scripting the 1983 comedy Valley Girl and creating the FX documentary series Okavango: The Wild Frontier, died Saturday at his home in Winston-Salem, Nc. He was 69. A native of Geneva, NY, Crawford began acting off-Broadway and in touring stage productions. While working in Florida, he met Andy Lane, and they began a long partnership that resulted in numerous indie pics including Trial by Terr…...
- 5/2/2016
- Deadline TV
Wayne Crawford, an actor, writer, director and producer whose credits include co-scripting the 1983 comedy Valley Girl and creating the FX documentary series Okavango: The Wild Frontier, died Saturday at his home in Winston-Salem, Nc. He was 69. A native of Geneva, NY, Crawford began acting off-Broadway and in touring stage productions. While working in Florida, he met Andy Lane, and they began a long partnership that resulted in numerous indie pics including Trial by Terr…...
- 5/2/2016
- Deadline
Writer Lee Gambin calls them Natural Horror films, other writers call them Revenge of Nature or Nature Run Amok films and writer Charles Derry considers them a type of Apocalyptic Cinema.
Of course we’re speaking of one of the great horror subgenres for which we’ll employ writer Kim Newman’s tag: The Revolt of Nature.
Since the end of the 1990s, lovers of animal attack films have been subjected to copious amounts of uninspired Nu Image, Syfy Channel and Syfy Channel-like dreck like Silent Predators (1999), Maneater (2007) Croc (2007), Grizzly Rage (2007) and a stunning amount of terrible shark attack films to name a few that barely scratch the surface of a massive list.
These movies fail miserably to capture the intensity of the unforgettable films they are imitating and the recent wave seems to carry with it the intent of giving the Revolt of Nature horror film a bad name.
Of course we’re speaking of one of the great horror subgenres for which we’ll employ writer Kim Newman’s tag: The Revolt of Nature.
Since the end of the 1990s, lovers of animal attack films have been subjected to copious amounts of uninspired Nu Image, Syfy Channel and Syfy Channel-like dreck like Silent Predators (1999), Maneater (2007) Croc (2007), Grizzly Rage (2007) and a stunning amount of terrible shark attack films to name a few that barely scratch the surface of a massive list.
These movies fail miserably to capture the intensity of the unforgettable films they are imitating and the recent wave seems to carry with it the intent of giving the Revolt of Nature horror film a bad name.
- 10/27/2013
- by Terek Puckett
- SoundOnSight
Rumor had it that the DVD company was in financial trouble and was ready to go the way of the Dodo bird, but their latest blog proves that they are going stronger than ever and have a number of obscure films in the pipeline.
On 1/25, Code Red presents God’S Bloody Acre. Three brothers fanatically devoted to nature (one even has an afro!) attack a construction worker clearing nearby land for a natural park, only for them to cut him in half by accident with a bulldozer! Now that they’ve shed blood, there’s no turning back as these brothers are willing to risk their lives to protect their natural lifestyle from the ravages of civilization. Two unsuspecting couples camping in the area become their targets in an ultimate hunt that pits man against man and leads to rape and violence! It’s a Hick Rampage and Florida will...
On 1/25, Code Red presents God’S Bloody Acre. Three brothers fanatically devoted to nature (one even has an afro!) attack a construction worker clearing nearby land for a natural park, only for them to cut him in half by accident with a bulldozer! Now that they’ve shed blood, there’s no turning back as these brothers are willing to risk their lives to protect their natural lifestyle from the ravages of civilization. Two unsuspecting couples camping in the area become their targets in an ultimate hunt that pits man against man and leads to rape and violence! It’s a Hick Rampage and Florida will...
- 12/24/2010
- by Jason Bene
- Killer Films
Jason Moore, who is currently directing Shrek: The Musical on Broadway, has signed on to helm MGM’s remake of the 1980s flick Valley Girl. Amy Talkington penned the screenplay, which re-imagines the original as a musical. Producers Sean Bailey and Matt Smith pitched MGM last summer on their fresh approach to revamping the 1983 cult comedy, which starred Nicolas Cage and Deborah Foreman in a romance that bridged the '80s punk scene and suburban San Fernando Valley culture. Valley Girl has been recast as a Romeo and Juliet-inspired musical built around the movie's new wave soundtrack (think Modern English, Sparks and the Psychedelic Furs). Martha Coolidge directed the original script written and produced by Wayne Crawford and Andrew Lane. Moore has also directed Steel Magnolias and Avenue Q on Broadway. He has also directed episodes of One Tree Hill, Everwood and Brothers & Sisters. Valley Girl will be his feature debut.
- 6/3/2009
- by James Cook
- TheMovingPicture.net
"Shrek: The Musical" director Jason Moore has signed to helm MGM's re-imagining of "Valley Girl" as a musical feature. Amy Talkington's updated screenplay spurred studio head Mary Parent and the first-time filmmaker to move on it quickly.
Idealogy's Sean Bailey and Matt Smith, who are producing, pitched MGM last summer on their fresh approach to revamping the 1983 cult comedy, which starred Nicolas Cage and Deborah Foreman in a romance that bridged the '80s punk scene and suburban San Fernando Valley culture. MGM exec Becky Sloviter is shepherding the project for the studio.
"Valley Girl" has been recast as a "Romeo and Juliet"-inspired musical built around the movie's new wave soundtrack (think Modern English, Sparks and the Psychedelic Furs). Martha Coolidge directed the original script written and produced by Wayne Crawford and Andrew Lane.
The '80s archeology is part of MGM's strategy to repackage classic catalog...
Idealogy's Sean Bailey and Matt Smith, who are producing, pitched MGM last summer on their fresh approach to revamping the 1983 cult comedy, which starred Nicolas Cage and Deborah Foreman in a romance that bridged the '80s punk scene and suburban San Fernando Valley culture. MGM exec Becky Sloviter is shepherding the project for the studio.
"Valley Girl" has been recast as a "Romeo and Juliet"-inspired musical built around the movie's new wave soundtrack (think Modern English, Sparks and the Psychedelic Furs). Martha Coolidge directed the original script written and produced by Wayne Crawford and Andrew Lane.
The '80s archeology is part of MGM's strategy to repackage classic catalog...
- 6/2/2009
- by By Jay A. Fernandez
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
"Like, gag me with a dance number ..."
Yes, MGM, as part of its aggressive reharvesting of its back catalog, is developing a musical feature version of the 1983 comedy "Valley Girl." And it's, like, totally raiding the old '80s cassettes for the songbook.
Idealogy's Sean Bailey and Matt Smith delivered the novel twist on the cult comedy. Bailey will produce, Smith will executive produce. MGM vp production Becky Sloviter will oversee the project for the studio.
Martha Coolidge directed the original gnarly laffer about the mixed-clique relationship between a punk (Nicolas Cage) and a Valley girl (Deborah Foreman). It was written and produced by Wayne Crawford and Andrew Lane, and it showcased a distinctive New Wave soundtrack that included Modern English and the Psychedelic Furs.
The year before it hit theaters, Frank Zappa released a hit song called "Valley Girl" that featured his 14-year-old daughter Moon Unit spouting the San Fernando Valley lingo. (Zappa later tried to sue the production, but lost.) The stereotype of the spoiled, slangy blonde illustrated by the movie lived on in everything from "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" to Cher in "Clueless" and Elle Woods in "Legally Blonde."
The update will graft the Romeo and Juliet-style narrative of the original into a musical colored by reimagined classic '80s tunes.
While MGM has been developing a remake of "Fame," this marks the first foray into musical terrain for new worldwide motion picture group chairman Mary Parent. Though it might be a strain to imagine this effort on the shelf next to classic MGM musicals "An American in Paris," "Singin' in the Rain" and "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers," such modern musical hybrids as "Moulin Rouge" and "Once" have updated the potential appeal of the old format.
Bailey, a "Project Greenlight" veteran, most recently produced Ben Affleck's directorial debut, "Gone Baby Gone," for Miramax. He also has "Tron" sequel, "Sabbatical" and "Liberty" in development at Buena Vista. Idealogy is repped by Endeavor.
Yes, MGM, as part of its aggressive reharvesting of its back catalog, is developing a musical feature version of the 1983 comedy "Valley Girl." And it's, like, totally raiding the old '80s cassettes for the songbook.
Idealogy's Sean Bailey and Matt Smith delivered the novel twist on the cult comedy. Bailey will produce, Smith will executive produce. MGM vp production Becky Sloviter will oversee the project for the studio.
Martha Coolidge directed the original gnarly laffer about the mixed-clique relationship between a punk (Nicolas Cage) and a Valley girl (Deborah Foreman). It was written and produced by Wayne Crawford and Andrew Lane, and it showcased a distinctive New Wave soundtrack that included Modern English and the Psychedelic Furs.
The year before it hit theaters, Frank Zappa released a hit song called "Valley Girl" that featured his 14-year-old daughter Moon Unit spouting the San Fernando Valley lingo. (Zappa later tried to sue the production, but lost.) The stereotype of the spoiled, slangy blonde illustrated by the movie lived on in everything from "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" to Cher in "Clueless" and Elle Woods in "Legally Blonde."
The update will graft the Romeo and Juliet-style narrative of the original into a musical colored by reimagined classic '80s tunes.
While MGM has been developing a remake of "Fame," this marks the first foray into musical terrain for new worldwide motion picture group chairman Mary Parent. Though it might be a strain to imagine this effort on the shelf next to classic MGM musicals "An American in Paris," "Singin' in the Rain" and "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers," such modern musical hybrids as "Moulin Rouge" and "Once" have updated the potential appeal of the old format.
Bailey, a "Project Greenlight" veteran, most recently produced Ben Affleck's directorial debut, "Gone Baby Gone," for Miramax. He also has "Tron" sequel, "Sabbatical" and "Liberty" in development at Buena Vista. Idealogy is repped by Endeavor.
- 7/17/2008
- by By Jay A. Fernandez
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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