Matthew McConaughey may be a very recognisable star now due to his breakout roles during a couple of last decades, but he actually had an iconic way to kick his career off more than thirty years ago.
Back in 1993, the young actor starred in a coming-of-age comedy Dazed and Confused — and though the movie eventually didn’t become a box office hit, it stayed in the fans’ hearts forever thanks to McConaughey’s improvised line.
During his recent interview with People, the actor reflected on the most iconic roles in his career — with one of them being the portrayal of David Wooderson from Dazed and Confused. The film became quite a literal golden ticket to the big cinema for McConaughey and to this day remains one of his finest works on the screen.
As the actor recalled, on that day he had come to the set earlier to do makeup...
Back in 1993, the young actor starred in a coming-of-age comedy Dazed and Confused — and though the movie eventually didn’t become a box office hit, it stayed in the fans’ hearts forever thanks to McConaughey’s improvised line.
During his recent interview with People, the actor reflected on the most iconic roles in his career — with one of them being the portrayal of David Wooderson from Dazed and Confused. The film became quite a literal golden ticket to the big cinema for McConaughey and to this day remains one of his finest works on the screen.
As the actor recalled, on that day he had come to the set earlier to do makeup...
- 4/21/2024
- by benjamin-patel@startefacts.com (Benjamin Patel)
- STartefacts.com
Marissa Ribisi is a Los Angeles-born American actress who now doubles as a fashion designer. Like most of her counterparts, Ribisi began her acting career with small roles across film and television projects. Some of her earliest film projects that put her name on the map include Dazed and Confused (1993), The Brady Bunch Movie (1995), Pleasantville (1998), and True Crime (1999). Ribisi is also known for appearing in notable television shows such as Friends, Felicity, Watching Ellie, Grown Ups, and Tales of the City. Raised in a supportive home, Marissa Ribisi began acting as a child. Her parents work...
- 11/22/2023
- by Banks Onuoha
- TVovermind.com
“Where were you in ’76?” The newest entrant in Criterion’s 4K disc club is Richard Linklater’s rowdy but affectionate ode to high school nostalgia, Texas-style. It’s a Bicentennial summer update of American Graffiti and in just 14 years the entire face of America has changed. Youth idealism is dead and the main rule is to avoid plans made by parents. Linklater’s graduation night sticks with kids free to roam on their own and have a wild time. He has a terrific way with performances that include a string of memorable faces that became much better-known, plus a couple of future stars.
Dazed and Confused 4K
4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray
The Criterion Collection 336
1993 / Color / 1:85 widescreen / 102 min. / available through The Criterion Collection / Street Date February 21, 2023 / 39.96
Starring: Jason London, Rory Cochrane, Wiley Wiggins, Sasha Jenson, Michelle Burke, Adam Goldberg, Anthony Rapp, Matthew McConaughey, Marissa Ribisi, Shawn Andrews, Cole Hauser, Milla Jovovich,...
Dazed and Confused 4K
4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray
The Criterion Collection 336
1993 / Color / 1:85 widescreen / 102 min. / available through The Criterion Collection / Street Date February 21, 2023 / 39.96
Starring: Jason London, Rory Cochrane, Wiley Wiggins, Sasha Jenson, Michelle Burke, Adam Goldberg, Anthony Rapp, Matthew McConaughey, Marissa Ribisi, Shawn Andrews, Cole Hauser, Milla Jovovich,...
- 2/14/2023
- by Glenn Erickson
- Trailers from Hell
Elisabeth Moss is a widely celebrated actor. Her roles in shows like Mad Men and The Handmaid’s Tale have earned her acclaimed and captured significant audiences. For the most part, Moss doesn’t share information about her personal life with the public. But one thing fans do know about her is that she is a Scientologist.
The church and its followers have been involved in disturbing situations and accused of other terrible crimes. Despite the stigma that comes with believing in the words of L. Ron Hubbard, Moss remains a famous face for the religion and defends it and her commitment to it in interviews.
Elisabeth Moss was born into a Scientology family US actress Elisabeth Moss arrives for “The Invisible Man” premiere at the Tcl Chinese theatre in Hollywood on February 24, 2020. | Valerie Macon/Afp via Getty Images
Moss’ lifelong connections to Scientology were explored in a profile of the...
The church and its followers have been involved in disturbing situations and accused of other terrible crimes. Despite the stigma that comes with believing in the words of L. Ron Hubbard, Moss remains a famous face for the religion and defends it and her commitment to it in interviews.
Elisabeth Moss was born into a Scientology family US actress Elisabeth Moss arrives for “The Invisible Man” premiere at the Tcl Chinese theatre in Hollywood on February 24, 2020. | Valerie Macon/Afp via Getty Images
Moss’ lifelong connections to Scientology were explored in a profile of the...
- 2/8/2023
- by Garrett Burke
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The cast of Dazed and Confused — including Matthew McConaughey, Ben Affleck, Parker Posey and Jason London — will reunite for a virtual table read of director Richard Linklater’s cult 1993 film to raise money for Texas’ mail-in voting efforts.
Both the Voto Latino Foundation and March For Science will host the October 11th livestream, which will have pretty much Lee High School’s entire 1976 incoming senior class in attendance: Jason London, Anthony Rapp, Adam Goldberg, Nicky Katt, Joey Lauren Adams, Wiley Wiggins, Marissa Ribisi, Cole Hauser, Rory Cochrane and more.
Patton Oswalt...
Both the Voto Latino Foundation and March For Science will host the October 11th livestream, which will have pretty much Lee High School’s entire 1976 incoming senior class in attendance: Jason London, Anthony Rapp, Adam Goldberg, Nicky Katt, Joey Lauren Adams, Wiley Wiggins, Marissa Ribisi, Cole Hauser, Rory Cochrane and more.
Patton Oswalt...
- 10/3/2020
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
‘Tis the season for virtual cast reunions.
Hot on the heels of news that the This is Spinal Tap crew would be reuniting for Pennsylvania Democrats and in the wake of $4.25 million raised for Wisconsin Dems following a Princess Bride reunion, comes word that the cast of Dazed and Confused is next.
It’s a big one, too. Matthew McConaughey, Ben Affleck, Parker Posey, Jason London, Joey Lauren Adams, Adam Goldberg, Anthony Rapp, Rory Cochrane, Marissa Ribisi, Cole Hauser, Deena Martin, Esteban Powell, Christine Harnos, Wiley Wiggins, Michelle Burke, Mark Vandermeulen, Sasha Jenson, Jeremy Fox, Christin Hinojosa, Catherine Morris and Nicky Katt ...
Hot on the heels of news that the This is Spinal Tap crew would be reuniting for Pennsylvania Democrats and in the wake of $4.25 million raised for Wisconsin Dems following a Princess Bride reunion, comes word that the cast of Dazed and Confused is next.
It’s a big one, too. Matthew McConaughey, Ben Affleck, Parker Posey, Jason London, Joey Lauren Adams, Adam Goldberg, Anthony Rapp, Rory Cochrane, Marissa Ribisi, Cole Hauser, Deena Martin, Esteban Powell, Christine Harnos, Wiley Wiggins, Michelle Burke, Mark Vandermeulen, Sasha Jenson, Jeremy Fox, Christin Hinojosa, Catherine Morris and Nicky Katt ...
- 10/2/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
‘Tis the season for virtual cast reunions.
Hot on the heels of news that the This is Spinal Tap crew would be reuniting for Pennsylvania Democrats and in the wake of $4.25 million raised for Wisconsin Dems following a Princess Bride reunion, comes word that the cast of Dazed and Confused is next.
It’s a big one, too. Matthew McConaughey, Ben Affleck, Parker Posey, Jason London, Joey Lauren Adams, Adam Goldberg, Anthony Rapp, Rory Cochrane, Marissa Ribisi, Cole Hauser, Deena Martin, Esteban Powell, Christine Harnos, Wiley Wiggins, Michelle Burke, Mark Vandermeulen, Sasha Jenson, Jeremy Fox, Christin Hinojosa, Catherine Morris and Nicky Katt ...
Hot on the heels of news that the This is Spinal Tap crew would be reuniting for Pennsylvania Democrats and in the wake of $4.25 million raised for Wisconsin Dems following a Princess Bride reunion, comes word that the cast of Dazed and Confused is next.
It’s a big one, too. Matthew McConaughey, Ben Affleck, Parker Posey, Jason London, Joey Lauren Adams, Adam Goldberg, Anthony Rapp, Rory Cochrane, Marissa Ribisi, Cole Hauser, Deena Martin, Esteban Powell, Christine Harnos, Wiley Wiggins, Michelle Burke, Mark Vandermeulen, Sasha Jenson, Jeremy Fox, Christin Hinojosa, Catherine Morris and Nicky Katt ...
- 10/2/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Alright, alright, alright!
The cast of “Dazed and Confused” is reuniting to raise money for get-out-the-vote initiatives in Texas.
Original cast members Matthew McConaughey, Ben Affleck, Parker Posey, Jason London, Joey Lauren Adams, Adam Goldberg, Anthony Rapp, Rory Cochrane, Marissa Ribisi, Cole Hauser, Deena Martin, Esteban Powell, Christine Harnos, Wiley Wiggins, Michelle Burke, Mark Vandermeulen, Sasha Jenson, Jeremy Fox, Christin Hinojosa, Catherine Morris and Nicky Katt will come together virtually on Oct. 11 for a livestream script reading of Richard Linklater’s iconic 1993 stoner film.
Patton Oswalt is set to moderate a Q&a following the reading.
Money raised will benefit March for Science and the Voto Latino Foundation’s efforts to promote voting in Texas in the upcoming election. Once a Republican stronghold, Democrats believe they can turn the state blue on Nov. 3.
Texas does not allow voters to use Covid-19 as a reason to use a mail-in ballot.
“With...
The cast of “Dazed and Confused” is reuniting to raise money for get-out-the-vote initiatives in Texas.
Original cast members Matthew McConaughey, Ben Affleck, Parker Posey, Jason London, Joey Lauren Adams, Adam Goldberg, Anthony Rapp, Rory Cochrane, Marissa Ribisi, Cole Hauser, Deena Martin, Esteban Powell, Christine Harnos, Wiley Wiggins, Michelle Burke, Mark Vandermeulen, Sasha Jenson, Jeremy Fox, Christin Hinojosa, Catherine Morris and Nicky Katt will come together virtually on Oct. 11 for a livestream script reading of Richard Linklater’s iconic 1993 stoner film.
Patton Oswalt is set to moderate a Q&a following the reading.
Money raised will benefit March for Science and the Voto Latino Foundation’s efforts to promote voting in Texas in the upcoming election. Once a Republican stronghold, Democrats believe they can turn the state blue on Nov. 3.
Texas does not allow voters to use Covid-19 as a reason to use a mail-in ballot.
“With...
- 10/2/2020
- by Marc Malkin
- Variety Film + TV
Beck, long considered one of the most prominent musicians associated with the Church of Scientology, has revealed in a new interview that he no longer is a member of the controversial organization.
Speaking to the Sydney Morning Herald on the day his new album Hyperspace was released, Beck told the newspaper, “I think there’s a misconception that I am a Scientologist. I’m not a Scientologist. I don’t have any connection or affiliation with it.”
In interviews dating back two decades, Beck admitted that he was a Scientologist,...
Speaking to the Sydney Morning Herald on the day his new album Hyperspace was released, Beck told the newspaper, “I think there’s a misconception that I am a Scientologist. I’m not a Scientologist. I don’t have any connection or affiliation with it.”
In interviews dating back two decades, Beck admitted that he was a Scientologist,...
- 11/22/2019
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
Beck's divorcing his actress wife, Marissa Ribisi, after nearly 15 years of marriage. The singer filed the divorce petition Friday in Los Angeles. He and Marissa got married in April 2004 and they have 2 kids together -- a 14-year-old son named Cosimo, and an 11-year-old daughter named Tuesday. Marissa's had roles in "Dazed and Confused," "Pleasantville" and several other movies. She's the twin sister of Giovanni Ribisi. This was the first marriage for both Marissa and Beck.
- 2/16/2019
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Beck's certainly not a Loser when it comes to owning real estate -- the musician just bought a new L.A. home ... right next to his current pad. Beck and his wife, Marissa Ribisi, scooped up the 3 bed, 4 bath, 2,725 sq. ft. modernized Spanish Colonial in the hillside neighborhood of Los Feliz ... featuring vaulted ceilings, a master suite with private balcony, a 2-car garage and a pool that will make ya say Wow. The couple said...
- 5/12/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
The Conversation is a feature at Sound on Sight bringing together Drew Morton and Landon Palmer in a passionate debate about cinema new and old. For their sixth piece, they discuss Bob Fosse’s film Star 80 (1983).
Drew’S Take:
To say that Bob Fosse’s Star 80 (1983) has a bad reputation is a bit of an understatement. Even after the critical and commercial success of his previous hit All That Jazz (1979), 20th Century Fox executives turned their backs on Fosse. Less than three years after the rape and murder of Playboy Playmate Dorothy Stratten (to say nothing of the necrophilia), a film dramatization seemed to be in poor taste. To magnify the discomfort, Fosse not only left the filming of the grim finale for last – keeping his two lead actors in the dark – but decided to film in the actual house and bedroom the crimes occurred in. The grim...
Drew’S Take:
To say that Bob Fosse’s Star 80 (1983) has a bad reputation is a bit of an understatement. Even after the critical and commercial success of his previous hit All That Jazz (1979), 20th Century Fox executives turned their backs on Fosse. Less than three years after the rape and murder of Playboy Playmate Dorothy Stratten (to say nothing of the necrophilia), a film dramatization seemed to be in poor taste. To magnify the discomfort, Fosse not only left the filming of the grim finale for last – keeping his two lead actors in the dark – but decided to film in the actual house and bedroom the crimes occurred in. The grim...
- 6/20/2015
- by Landon Palmer
- SoundOnSight
I can't remember if I saw Richard Linklater's Dazed and Confused when Universal unceremoniously dumped it into only 183 theaters on September 24, 1993, but seeing how it topped out at 191 theaters I have to assume I was among the masses that caught it on video shortly thereafter. No matter when I first saw it, I do remember when I fell in love with it. It was 1995, my freshman year in college and while I wasn't a teen of the '70s, it didn't take much to find a connection. My college roommate and I would damn near have this film playing on a loop, and while I can't speak for him, for me it hit home because while the film is centering on a junior high student's initiation into high school, I had a similar experience transitioning from high school to college. While many aspects of Dazed and Confused are teenage dreamworld scenarios,...
- 7/10/2014
- by Brad Brevet
- Rope of Silicon
During his Best Actor acceptance speech at this year's Oscars, Matthew McConaughey slipped in a subtle allusion to David Wooderson, the eternal slacker he played in Richard Linklater's 1993 classic Dazed and Confused: After reflecting on the power of being one's own hero, the actor concluded his speech with a triumphant "All right, all right, all right," referencing a classic Wooderson scene (the one where he flirts with red-head Marissa Ribisi in a drive-thru).
Now, thanks to Canadian talk show host George Stroumboulopoulos, McConaughey fans know the true inspiration...
Now, thanks to Canadian talk show host George Stroumboulopoulos, McConaughey fans know the true inspiration...
- 3/12/2014
- Rollingstone.com
Dazed and Confused
Directed by Richard Linklater
Written by Richard Linklater
1993, USA
Richard Linklater’s follow-up to Slacker, Dazed and Confused, flopped at the box office, but Dazed and Confused went on to become a huge cult hit. It’s set somewhere in suburban Middle America (filmed in Texas) on May 28, 1976, on the last day of school, and everyone’s looking for something exciting to do. First, however, the incoming freshmen students must spend the day fleeing from bizarre initiation rituals from paddle-wielding, abusive seniors – while everyone else does their best to get stoned or get laid. Set over the course of 24 hours, Linklater’s observations about the rituals of teenage life, and about small town mentality, is spot on – as is his attention to the smallest details of time and place. The camera swerves between some two dozen youngsters and a handful of stories, but Linklater keeps everything and everyone on the same level.
Directed by Richard Linklater
Written by Richard Linklater
1993, USA
Richard Linklater’s follow-up to Slacker, Dazed and Confused, flopped at the box office, but Dazed and Confused went on to become a huge cult hit. It’s set somewhere in suburban Middle America (filmed in Texas) on May 28, 1976, on the last day of school, and everyone’s looking for something exciting to do. First, however, the incoming freshmen students must spend the day fleeing from bizarre initiation rituals from paddle-wielding, abusive seniors – while everyone else does their best to get stoned or get laid. Set over the course of 24 hours, Linklater’s observations about the rituals of teenage life, and about small town mentality, is spot on – as is his attention to the smallest details of time and place. The camera swerves between some two dozen youngsters and a handful of stories, but Linklater keeps everything and everyone on the same level.
- 9/11/2013
- by Ricky da Conceição
- SoundOnSight
It's been almost 20 years since "Dazed and Confused" was released in theaters -- and yesterday in Austin, TX, members of cult flick's cast celebrated the milestone anniversary.But while the movie featured stars like Ben Affleck, Matthew McConaughey, Milla Jovovich, Jason London and Parker Posey, none of them showed to the screening.So, who did?The biggest names in the bunch were definitely Joey Lauren Adams (who would later star in "Big Daddy") and Anthony Rapp (who also originated the role of Mark in "Rent").Joining them were Michelle Burke Thomas, Marissa Ribisi, director Richard Linklater, Wiley Wiggins and Nicky Katt.Fun Fact: During the Q&A after the 20th Anniversary screening, Linklater revealed that Affleck's part almost went to another star -- Vince Vaughn!"Vince hasn't spoken to me since," Linklater reportedly said.Check out the gallery above to see how the entire cast has aged since the movie's 1993 release.
- 3/7/2013
- by tooFab Staff
- TooFab
Parties get a lousy rap in movies. Really, how often do you get to see characters having unfettered fun? More often, they're moping and feeling alienated (see "Garden State") or wasted out of their minds (see "Kids") or feeling let down (see "Swingers") or unearthing dark, long-kept family or friendship secrets (see "The Celebration").
Parties are cinematic shorthand for decadence and overindulgence -- and why does that always have to be so bad? In honor of tonight's celebrations of the year to come, here are a few film parties we'd actually like to attend.
"Dazed and Confused" (1993)
Directed by Richard Linklater
Like, I'm guessing, many of you, I had warm, fuzzy feelings toward Austin long before ever getting to go there (and in the dozen or so trips since, it has yet to disappoint), all thanks to Richard Linklater's landmark high school movie. "All I'm saying is that if...
Parties are cinematic shorthand for decadence and overindulgence -- and why does that always have to be so bad? In honor of tonight's celebrations of the year to come, here are a few film parties we'd actually like to attend.
"Dazed and Confused" (1993)
Directed by Richard Linklater
Like, I'm guessing, many of you, I had warm, fuzzy feelings toward Austin long before ever getting to go there (and in the dozen or so trips since, it has yet to disappoint), all thanks to Richard Linklater's landmark high school movie. "All I'm saying is that if...
- 12/31/2009
- by Alison Willmore
- ifc.com
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- Director Rory Kelly's ("Sleep With Me") second feature deals with young people in L.A. and their dysfunctional romantic relationships -- not exactly a fresh topic on the indie scene these days.
But some funny dialogue and appealing performances by a top-flight cast of up-and-comers make "Some Girls" a sporadically engaging experience. It was recently showcased at the Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival.
Marissa Ribisi, who also co-wrote the script, plays the central role of Claire, a vibrant redheaded poet looking for that most elusive of commodities, unconditional love. She thinks she may have found it with Chad Jeremy Sisto), a good-looking actor with a particularly seductive bedroom technique. Unfortunately, according to Claire's friend April (Juliette Lewis), "Chads are bad news".
April herself is particularly screwed up, engaging in a series of one-night stands despite having a steady boyfriend (Michael Rapaport) who dotes on her. He's so agreeable, in fact, that she calls him to pick her up from various men's apartments. She's the type of woman who suffers head injuries from bedposts.
Other characters in the romantic roundelay include Suzanne (Kristin Dattilo), a struggling artist; Jason (Giovanni Ribisi), Claire's geeky younger brother; and the older, unattainable woman he has the hots for, Jenn (Pamela Segall), a rock music promoter.
The rambling screenplay mainly serves as an excuse for a series of alternately comic and woeful conversations about the difficulties of love and contains what must be the thousandth scene in recent years in which young woman discuss the intricacies of performing oral sex. This educational theme is further explored in another, more inventive scene in which Jason details the inner workings of female sex organs using a piece of carved fruit.
"Some Girls" suffers from an occasional preciousness and a tendency toward pretension, and its characters engage in some questionable behavior for a comedy; to get revenge on her cheating boyfriend, for example, Claire sets fire to his house, an act treated here in alarmingly lighthearted fashion. But, thanks to the incisive performances by the talented cast, the characters by the film's end will have gotten under your skin in a way you may not have anticipated.
SOME GIRLS
Millennium Films
in association with Nu Image
Director: Rory Kelly
Screenplay: Brie Shaffer, Marissa Ribisi
Producers: Abra Edleman, Gay Ribisi, Boaz Davidson
Executive producers: Avi Lerner, Danny Dimbort, Trevor Short, John Thompson
Director of photography: Amy Vincent
Editor: Melissa Kent
Original score: Jim Goodwin, Dave Resnik
Color/stereo
Cast:
April: Juliette Lewis
Paul: Michael Rapaport
Jason: Giovanni Ribisi
Chad: Jeremy Sisto
Claire: Marissa Ribisi
Jenn: Pamela Segall
Suzanne: Kristin Dattilo
Running time -- 91 minutes
No MPAA rating...
But some funny dialogue and appealing performances by a top-flight cast of up-and-comers make "Some Girls" a sporadically engaging experience. It was recently showcased at the Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival.
Marissa Ribisi, who also co-wrote the script, plays the central role of Claire, a vibrant redheaded poet looking for that most elusive of commodities, unconditional love. She thinks she may have found it with Chad Jeremy Sisto), a good-looking actor with a particularly seductive bedroom technique. Unfortunately, according to Claire's friend April (Juliette Lewis), "Chads are bad news".
April herself is particularly screwed up, engaging in a series of one-night stands despite having a steady boyfriend (Michael Rapaport) who dotes on her. He's so agreeable, in fact, that she calls him to pick her up from various men's apartments. She's the type of woman who suffers head injuries from bedposts.
Other characters in the romantic roundelay include Suzanne (Kristin Dattilo), a struggling artist; Jason (Giovanni Ribisi), Claire's geeky younger brother; and the older, unattainable woman he has the hots for, Jenn (Pamela Segall), a rock music promoter.
The rambling screenplay mainly serves as an excuse for a series of alternately comic and woeful conversations about the difficulties of love and contains what must be the thousandth scene in recent years in which young woman discuss the intricacies of performing oral sex. This educational theme is further explored in another, more inventive scene in which Jason details the inner workings of female sex organs using a piece of carved fruit.
"Some Girls" suffers from an occasional preciousness and a tendency toward pretension, and its characters engage in some questionable behavior for a comedy; to get revenge on her cheating boyfriend, for example, Claire sets fire to his house, an act treated here in alarmingly lighthearted fashion. But, thanks to the incisive performances by the talented cast, the characters by the film's end will have gotten under your skin in a way you may not have anticipated.
SOME GIRLS
Millennium Films
in association with Nu Image
Director: Rory Kelly
Screenplay: Brie Shaffer, Marissa Ribisi
Producers: Abra Edleman, Gay Ribisi, Boaz Davidson
Executive producers: Avi Lerner, Danny Dimbort, Trevor Short, John Thompson
Director of photography: Amy Vincent
Editor: Melissa Kent
Original score: Jim Goodwin, Dave Resnik
Color/stereo
Cast:
April: Juliette Lewis
Paul: Michael Rapaport
Jason: Giovanni Ribisi
Chad: Jeremy Sisto
Claire: Marissa Ribisi
Jenn: Pamela Segall
Suzanne: Kristin Dattilo
Running time -- 91 minutes
No MPAA rating...
- 11/23/1998
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. -- A comedic misfire and romantic nonstarter, "Changing Habits" packs a lot of story into its 93 minutes, but there's not enough pizazz to the dialogue or magic in the performances.
The feature debut of writer Scott Davis Jones and director Lynn Roth, "Changing Habits" premiered recently at the Santa Barbara Film Festival, where audiences responded favorably to the leads played by Moira Kelly ("Unhook the Stars") and Dylan Walsh ("Congo"). With a supporting cast that includes Christopher Lloyd, Teri Garr, Eileen Brennan and Shelley Duvall, the independent production has a fighting chance as a carefully handled limited release.
With short hair and a tomboy attitude, Kelly plays troubled Soosh Teagarden, a thieving young artist who moves into a convent to save money. Working days at a chic Melrose Avenue clothing store in Los Angeles, Soosh is the daughter of a renowned painter (Lloyd), but they are antagonistic toward each other. She blames him for her mother's suicide years earlier.
At the dilapidated nunnery, Soosh makes friends with another conflicted tenant (Marissa Ribisi) and wonders at the silent, coy ways of Sister Agatha (Duvall), who is adept at minor repairs. But it's the tolerant, rules-breaking Mother Superior (Brennan) who truly appreciates Soosh and makes her welcome.
Soosh finds a mothballed chapel in the basement and starts painting a mural of her personal life struggle. While shoplifting at an art store, she's caught and then asked out on a date by the owner Felix Walsh). Her defenses start to go down, but he disastrously takes them to an art opening for her father's latest exhibition.
Not easily discouraged, Felix pursues Soosh and on his own probes the death of her mother.
Roth and cinematographer Michael Mayers ("Denise Calls Up") find ways to visually spruce up the humdrum milie.
CHANGING HABITS
Initial Entertainment and Teagarden Pictures
Director Lynn Roth
Writer Scott Davis Jones
Exec. producers Cindy Cowan, Graham King
Producers Abra Edelman, James Dodson
Director of photography Michael Mayers
Production designers Dena Roth, Gail Bennett
Costume designer Denise Martinez
Color/stereo
Cast:
Soosh Teagarden Moira Kelly
Theo Teagarden Christopher Lloyd
Felix Dylan Walsh
Connie Teri Garr
Mother Superior Eileen Brennan
Sister Agatha Shelley Duvall
Erin Marissa Ribisi
Running time -- 93 minutes
MPAA rating: R...
The feature debut of writer Scott Davis Jones and director Lynn Roth, "Changing Habits" premiered recently at the Santa Barbara Film Festival, where audiences responded favorably to the leads played by Moira Kelly ("Unhook the Stars") and Dylan Walsh ("Congo"). With a supporting cast that includes Christopher Lloyd, Teri Garr, Eileen Brennan and Shelley Duvall, the independent production has a fighting chance as a carefully handled limited release.
With short hair and a tomboy attitude, Kelly plays troubled Soosh Teagarden, a thieving young artist who moves into a convent to save money. Working days at a chic Melrose Avenue clothing store in Los Angeles, Soosh is the daughter of a renowned painter (Lloyd), but they are antagonistic toward each other. She blames him for her mother's suicide years earlier.
At the dilapidated nunnery, Soosh makes friends with another conflicted tenant (Marissa Ribisi) and wonders at the silent, coy ways of Sister Agatha (Duvall), who is adept at minor repairs. But it's the tolerant, rules-breaking Mother Superior (Brennan) who truly appreciates Soosh and makes her welcome.
Soosh finds a mothballed chapel in the basement and starts painting a mural of her personal life struggle. While shoplifting at an art store, she's caught and then asked out on a date by the owner Felix Walsh). Her defenses start to go down, but he disastrously takes them to an art opening for her father's latest exhibition.
Not easily discouraged, Felix pursues Soosh and on his own probes the death of her mother.
Roth and cinematographer Michael Mayers ("Denise Calls Up") find ways to visually spruce up the humdrum milie.
CHANGING HABITS
Initial Entertainment and Teagarden Pictures
Director Lynn Roth
Writer Scott Davis Jones
Exec. producers Cindy Cowan, Graham King
Producers Abra Edelman, James Dodson
Director of photography Michael Mayers
Production designers Dena Roth, Gail Bennett
Costume designer Denise Martinez
Color/stereo
Cast:
Soosh Teagarden Moira Kelly
Theo Teagarden Christopher Lloyd
Felix Dylan Walsh
Connie Teri Garr
Mother Superior Eileen Brennan
Sister Agatha Shelley Duvall
Erin Marissa Ribisi
Running time -- 93 minutes
MPAA rating: R...
- 3/24/1997
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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