Director Amy Heckerling (and total Betty) is the wonderful and underrated creator of 'Clueless' and 'Fast times at Ridgemount High'. If John Hughes is the quintessential teen movie director then she is the Godmother of Generation teen 'whatever'. The universe of her films are so intricately created, it captures the spirit of characters making them iconic and truly loved. She never overlooked the complexity of High school and always explored the drama in a nuanced and hilarious tone which is captured in this quote; 'I love movies where something very dramatic is going on, but I can't stand movies that are humorless.' She is such an inspiration to me and these are the films that my friends and I often gawp and watch at an unhealthy rate. These are the reasons that Amy Heckerling should direct my life:
1 Clever insults would be a normal part of conversation and would be so effortless.
2 Total Baldwins are part of every day life. These guys are no Monets even if they turn out to be a cake boy /disco dancing /Oscar Wilde reading friend of Dorothy or a total wuss. Also, the beauty that is Paul Rudd is featured and his cute presence in my life would be very much appreciated.
3 The Dancing would be crazy but there is nothing better than goofing out with your friends even if you look nutty doing it.
4 Life would be like a Noxzema commercial.
5 I would know how to reference pop culture in a subtle and flawless way; which is way existential.
6 I would look a total Betty in coordinated outfits; it's just like when you were little but now it's in tartan. *Work uniform would actually look rather cute.
7 Witty repertoire.
8 Friendships would be built on a mutual love of jealousy, drugs and a love of insulting each other- beautifully simple. *Young Nicolas Cage!!
9 The teachers would be the absolute best; even if they think everyone is on dope.
10 Parties even if they are in the Valley would be totally classic.
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