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Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982)

Follows a group of high school students growing up in southern California, based on the real-life adventures chronicled by Cameron Crowe. Stacy Hamilton and Mark Ratner are looking for a love interest, and are helped along by their older classmates, Linda Barrett and Mike Damone, respectively. The center of the film is held by Jeff Spicoli, a perpetually stoned surfer dude who faces off with the resolute Mr. Hand, who is convinced that everyone is on dope.

Classic Sean Penn as Jeff Spicoli made me love this movie. Besides his hilarious one liners, the movie is all about the 80’s high school scene. The biggest hangout was the mall, where if you were flipping burgers, you were the man. Mr. Hand is a crazy teacher, hardcore strict about discipline and knowledge. I have to assume everyone had a teacher like him in high school, because I know I have. Great movie and once again Sean Penn was just straight up funny. "I was thinking about that Mr. Hand. If I'm here, and you're here, than isn't it OUR time?!?!"

Awards: (2005) National Film Registry WON
(1983) WGA Award- Best Comedy Adapted from Another Medium- Nominated