Smithereens
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Vintage Los Feliz - American Cinematheque
1822 Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, CA
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Synopsis
A talent-challenged girl tries to promote herself to stardom in New York's waning punk music world.
Cast
- Susan Berman
- Brad Rijn
- Richard Hell
- Nada Despotovich
- Roger Jett
- Kitty Summerall
- Joni Ruth White
- D.J. O'Neill
- Joel Rooks
- Pamela Speed
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3.6
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- Aug 10, 2015
Anti-romanticization of being poor, artistic, aimless, lost in New York.
Sally Jane BlackMay 20, 2021"You know, I had this dream last night: the whole world had been blown up five years ago, right to smithereens, and everyone was just floating around on parts of it, and they hadn't even realized what had happened yet... Tell me the truth, am I like really awful or…
mia lee vicinoJul 18, 2020Punk Frances Ha.
DPCampion - Mar 20, 2020
When I say this is "authentic" what I mean is it looks like everyone smells bad.
PossiblyZachJun 7, 2019First time watch for me. I know... blasphemy. But thanks to Criterion, this restored version is the best way I could have watched this since the film's release. Just watched Girlfriends last week and this film seems like another precursor to NYC hipster mumblecore and…
Sean BakerFeb 24, 2020paul i would gladly sleep in a van or move to new hampshire to be with youuuu
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If you ever get down on having missed the 'scene' in 70s NYC, watch this movie. Wren is a hugely unlikeable protagonist, only pursuing relationships she thinks will allow her an 'in' into the countercultural hierarchy and validate her delusions of self-importance. Because…
caroMar 9, 2025starts with vintage NYC subway fooitage = automatic 4 stars I don't make the rules
David SimsApr 24, 2024Not a smartphone in sight. No social media. No Tik Tok. Just teens trying to be famous by manipulating those around them. Wish we could go back.
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- neaa likedSmithereens
gooddd little watch the ending where she was left alone was honestly deserved 😭 loved the music too !!
. likedSmithereensI like the characters outfits even the background ones had some really cool style
user420366496 watched_neutraldSmithereensi hate the main character so much? she deserved the ending she got 7.5/10
- Johnny Blackchurch lovedSmithereens
Watch this instead of Desperately Seeking Susan.
Jazmin Trevino is "meh" onSmithereensThis girl can’t make up her on mind like 💀
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Metacritic
The grimy, crime-ridden cesspool of New York in the 1970s and early 1980s is a well-worn cinematic setting, but in her debut 1982 feature Smithereens, indie director Susan Seidelman used guerilla filmmaking techniques and a faux-documentary style to unearth the vitality and the verve of urban life at the bottom.
Christopher Machell
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Smithereens family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as R, meaning that Under 17 requires an adult accompaniment.
How long is Smithereens?
The movie is 1hr 33min long.
What's Smithereens about?
A talent-challenged girl tries to promote herself to stardom in New York's waning punk music world.
Who's the cast of Smithereens?
- Susan Berman as Wren
- Brad Rijn as Paul
- Richard Hell as Eric
- Nada Despotovich as Cecile
- Roger Jett as Billy (Eric's Roommate)
- Kitty Summerall as Eric's Wife
- Joni Ruth White as Landlady
- D.J. O'Neill as Ed
- Joel Rooks as Xerox Boss
- Pamela Speed as Terry
Who's the director behind Smithereens?
Susan Seidelman directed Smithereens.
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