Although our man Nicolas Cage had appeared in small roles in films like FAST TIMES AT RIDGEMONT HIGH, it was his breakthrough performance in Martha Coolidge‘s 80’s drenched, coming-of-age romantic comedy VALLEY GIRL that, like, totally put him on our radar, ya know?

Lovely teen Julie Richman (Deborah Foreman) is steeped in the excessive, pink-clad culture of the San Fernando Valley, complete with her narcissistic boyfriend, Tommy (Michael Bowen). At a party, however, Julie falls for an edgy Hollywood punk named Randy (Cage), and the two begin an unlikely romance. Torn between fitting in with her superficial friends and embracing a more non-conformist lifestyle, Julie ultimately has to decide to stay with Tommy or take a risk with Randy.

“This movie is a little treasure, a funny, sexy, appealing story of a Valley Girl’s heartbreaking decision: Should she stick with her boring jock boyfriend, or take a chance on a punk from Hollywood?” (Roger Ebert)

“This is one of the great teen romance movies.” (Austin Chronicle)

“Director Martha Coolidge turned a short-lived fad into a genuine sleeper, an exploitation film that thoroughly transcends its origins to become a highly appealing romantic comedy.” (Chicago Reader)

Friday, September 3
Doors 5:50 pm| Movie 6:20 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.
Advance tickets $15 | $15 at the door

VALLEY GIRL (Martha Coolidge, 1983 / 14A / 99 mins) Julie, a girl from the valley, meets Randy, a punk from the city. They are from different worlds and find love. Somehow they need to stay together in spite of her trendy, shallow friends.