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“My sense reading his book, which I read the book before the, a lot of people don't know that was a book before it was a screenplay.”
Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: impact of Fast Times
For: Film enthusiasts and aspiring actors
Key quote: “I remember laughing in a way that I hadn't laughed before and thinking like, fuck, what a... and then it wasn't until I was older and going like, wait, I didn't even recognize how genius that was until now.”
The host discusses the cultural significance of 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High' and its influence on character archetypes in film. They reflect on how the character of Jeff Spicoli resonated with audiences and the personal connections it sparked.