Amy Heckerling: ‘Fast Times at Ridgemont High’
From It Happened In Hollywood by The Hollywood Reporter
April 7, 2026 · 48 min
About this episode
Amy Heckerling discusses her directorial approach to 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High' and its cultural impact.
The director reveals how she transformed Cameron Crowe’s undercover reporting into a defining portrait of messy, horny, sun-bleached youth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
People in this episode
Guest: Amy Heckerling
Topics covered
- film
- youth culture
- directing
Keywords
- Cameron Crowe
- undercover reporting
- messy youth
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Fast Times at Ridgemont High
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