GGACP Classic: Amy Heckerling

GGACP celebrates the 40th anniversary of the iconic 80's coming-of-age film "Fast Times at Ridgemont High" (released August 13, 1982) by revisiting this interview with writer-director Amy Heckerling (“Clueless,� “National Lampoon's European Vacation�). In this episode, Amy weighs in on the double standard of onscreen nudity, the educational benefits of the “Million Dollar Movie,� the blandness of romantic comedies and the genius of Slavko Vorkapich. Also, Amy sparks to James Cagney, salutes Mort Drucker, “studies� with Terry Southern and finds inspiration in “Ed Wood.� PLUS: Ray Walston! “Jaws 2!� Praising Cameron Crowe! The mystery of Martin Brest! And Gilbert cuts the rug with John Travolta! 

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