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My favorite semi-obscure 80s film
....is 1984's incredibly formulaic yet supremely addictive "Reckless," starring Daryl Hannah and Aidan Quinn. Remember? The rich-high-school-girl-falls-for-bad-boy plot is redeemed by the film's two good-looking stars. Why is this gem not out on DVD?
I saw it many, many times at the Madison Cinema in New Jersey.
My forthcoming book is partially set in the 80s so I'm in that mindset right now.
Reckless also marks the film debut of 80s icon Jennifer Grey.
Enjoy this classic dance scene:
Too funny!
Posted by: klynne | July 11, 2008 at 07:40 AM
I sent this to my friend and she said she laughed so hard she almost peed her pants.
She said what really slayed her was at the end of the clip, when the creepy boyfriend walked up and grabbed Daryl, Aidan kept on dancing. Well, his body wasn't but he kept doing that funky thing with his head.
My friend and I discussed how Aidan learned how to dance like that. We came to the conclusion that he did not learn, that a cattle prod was used on him.
Poor Aidan, I bet he is glad that this film is not available on DVD. It is available on VHS and I am going to buy it. I can't believe I missed this film in 1984. Thanks for making me laugh!
Posted by: klynne | July 12, 2008 at 10:21 PM
how do i not know about this movie? it's not on dvd? netflix, how you've failed us...
Posted by: renee | July 13, 2008 at 08:06 AM
I loved this film and have the VHS tape. It was written by Chris Columbus, who went on to produce/direct the Harry Potter series. This and the all those cheesy early MTV videos are the best!
Posted by: David Hawksworth | July 14, 2008 at 01:03 PM
That clip is many kinds of awesome. Two things really leaped out at me: the creepy boy is played by the actor who plays the ill-fated federal marshal who's arrested Kate on Lost. Also, how normal-looking are Daryl Hannah & Aidan Quinn? Movie actors of that ilk today are way more toned, veneered, and groomed.
Posted by: Sophie Brookover | July 16, 2008 at 08:10 AM