Episode 67 - Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982)

About this episode

The episode reviews the classic 80s teen comedy 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High', discussing its iconic and uncomfortable scenes.

Are you ready for another teen film? Well you better be as this week we are reviewing Fast Times at Ridgemont High. This is another classic 80s teen comedy with iconic scenes as well as some hard hitting ones too. Get ready for a rollercoaster of emotions as this film includes some fairly uncomfortable scenes, a surfer dude who loves taking his shirt off and a small appearance from Nicolas Cage.

People in this episode

Hosts: Harry Peaden, Alfie Mearman

Topics covered

• teen film
• 80s comedy
• film review
• iconic scenes
• emotional rollercoaster

Keywords

• Fast Times at Ridgemont High
• 80s teen film
• comedy
• Nicolas Cage
• film review

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Fast Times at Ridgemont High

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