“Hurt but not defeated.” That’s the direction filmmaker Martha Coolidge gave to her star Nicolas Cage as they shot the pivotal breakup scene in the ’80s classic “Valley Girl.” In a filmed conversation from 2003 between the two for the film’s twentieth anniversary, Cage told Coolidge that he has “used that direction ever since” in all of his work.
As the iconic ’80s spin on “Romeo and Juliet” celebrates its 40th anniversary on April 29, and Cage returns to the big screen with his latest film “Renfield” — in which he plays the centuries old Prince of Darkness himself, Count Dracula, recovering from the latest attempt on his life with his familiar Renfield (Nicholas Hoult) in New Orleans — it’s clear that the impact of her words still resonate in the performances of the idiosyncratic actor.
He was just 17 years old when he auditioned for the role that would change his life.
As the iconic ’80s spin on “Romeo and Juliet” celebrates its 40th anniversary on April 29, and Cage returns to the big screen with his latest film “Renfield” — in which he plays the centuries old Prince of Darkness himself, Count Dracula, recovering from the latest attempt on his life with his familiar Renfield (Nicholas Hoult) in New Orleans — it’s clear that the impact of her words still resonate in the performances of the idiosyncratic actor.
He was just 17 years old when he auditioned for the role that would change his life.
- 4/13/2023
- by Marya E. Gates
- Indiewire
Our resident VOD expert tells you what's new to rent and/or own this week via various Digital HD providers such as cable Movies On Demand, FandangoNOW, Amazon, iTunes, Vudu, Google Play and, of course, Netflix. Cable Movies On Demand: Same-day-as-disc releases, older titles and pretheatrical The Darkest Minds Valley Girl (romantic comedy; Nicolas Cage, Deborah Foreman, Frederic Forrest, Elizabeth Daily, Michael Bowen, Cameron Dye, Michelle Meyrink, Heidi Holicker, Tina Theberge, Lee Purcell, Colleen Camp, Richard Sanders; available now on cable Mod to coincide with movie's Blu-ray debut; see exclusive bonus clip below; rated...
- 10/30/2018
- by Robert B. DeSalvo
- Movies.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
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