September Poll ! (Patreon)

As we go back to Highschool, these are 3 classics spanning different generations of highschoolers and each a unique showcase of changing youth subjectivity. This time the choice is between Heathers, BMX Bandits, and American Graffiti.

Also we will be posting a brief corollary poll for whether people want Pacific Rim as a bonus film since we couldnt include it during the Evangelion Block!

Heathers

Disillusioned with being part of a clique of popular girls, high schooler Veronica Sawyer (Winona Ryder) teams up with the violent JD (Christian Slater) to exact revenge. Problem is JD is a little… murderous. Extremely dark comedy that was a flop upon release but became a massive cult hit on cable and home video. Written by a young Daniel Waters (who went on to co-write Batman Returns and Demolition Man) and produced by Denise Di Novi (Ed Wood, Nightmare Before Christmas, Cabin Boy).

BMX Bandits

This was previously up for a vote during the Ozploitation block. A group of kids obsessed with BMX have to outwit a group of bank robbers. Starring Nicole Kidman in her film debut, and directed by Brian Trenchard-Smith, who gave us Turkey Shoot, The Man From Hong Kong, and Dead-End Drive-In.

American Graffiti

Before he made Star Wars, George Lucas hit big with this slice of late 50s early 60s nostalgia that inspired a whole wave of media from Happy Days to Fast Times at Ridgemont High.