And the Silicon Valley guys would definitely respond to the elements of “nerd” revenge. Which HBO Character Would Watch: Barry would understand what it’s like to get so wrapped up in something, you feel like there’s no way out. In the Mood For: Romance with a humorous edge.īest Line Out of Context: “We’re a tripod.” Watch With: Your significant other or your friends. Even now, the movie manages to be fun and sexy but with a heart of gold. In the book The Doors, Manzarek states, 'That Oliver Stone thing did real damage to the guy I knew: Jim Morrison, the poet. 133 The original band members did not like the films portrayal of the events. Cuthbert’s character Danielle is presented as a smart and beautiful young woman who deserves better than to be objectified her attraction to Hirsch’s Matthew is born out of the fact that he’s not a guy just trying to get laid before prom. He designed the movie by picking the songs and then adding the appropriate scripts to them. But despite its “boy savior” complex and pornography jokes, The Girl Next Door, holds up much better than those late '90s/early '00s romps. Why It Holds Up: A lot has changed in our social climate since teen romps like American Pie and Road Trip were box office draws. It’s “Does love conquer all?” with a raunchy twist. Why You Should Watch: The Girl Next Door feels like an updated Risky Business: a good-natured kid falls in love and gets mixed up in a world he knows next to nothing about. Plus you’ll see some familiar HBO faces like Timothy Olyphant ( Deadwood) and James Remar ( Sex and the City). Who You’ll Recognize: This is the film that helped kick off several careers, including those of Emile Hirsch ( Into the Wild), Elisha Cuthbert ( 24) and Paul Dano ( Little Miss Sunshine, There Will Be Blood). Year/Director: 2004, directed by Luke Greenfield
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