kingstonguys I had a vague-ish memory of having watched this in my bedroom late at night when I was a middle-schooler and I always wondered why it hadn't been released, since I remember loving it. Now I see from other posts that it was likely on Night Flight which totally explains it (man, I miss Night Flight). I remember getting totally wrapped up in the story of the three girls and being taken by the authentic grittiness of a no-frills road tour (not to mention the "F*** the system" attitude of the girls). Another poster mentioned the "added on ending" that was shot three years after the fact, which explains how, when I saw it way back when, I recognized Laura Dern and was confused over why I hadn't known it was her through the rest of the movie. I just saw the DVD this weekend and even though it really hasn't aged well, it's still a great flick, if only as a good marker for the genre and a nice showcase for some great acting.

moonspinner55 Unreleased theatrical feature financed by Paramount was once an '80s staple on the USA network (in their weekend "Night Flight" movie slot). It's a satirical comedy-drama with music which finds angry, rebellious teen Diane Lane caught by reality-TV cameras getting fired from a fast food restaurant; soon, she, her sister, and a cousin hit the road with their barely-rehearsed punk band and find failure, success, unintended exploitation, and life's little ironies outside of their blue-collar town. Reminiscent of the later "This is Spinal Tap", the film has a sense of humor far more sly, less forced and obvious. Lane is so tough at first, one doesn't know how to respond to her (she pushes everyone away); somewhere down the line she begins to soften and becomes more flexible, and you see the desperation underneath her scowl--you see her pathos just once, when she gives the bus-driver money for his brother (a subtle scene that speaks volumes). Harsh in both its writing and directing, unblinking in its teenage hostility, the film still manages to be funny (intentionally so) and with a cutting edge; it's like a breath of fresh air to the disenfranchised. *** from ****

taum yes, what I would give for that. I suppose it doesn't exist.Great tune "Professional" during the end credits. And who was actually performing this version? What is interesting is that I keep thinking of this movie having recently seen Prey for Rock and Roll where Gershon is simply the "It Girl" Rock-n-Roll Star. Starting with the Crissy Hinde sound but way throatier/garagier and adding in some Joan Jett attitude/leather and the result is fantastic! ...and also reminds me of Juliette Lewis performing in Strange Days. No surprise she now has a band....Picture Claire puts them both together, Lewis and Gershon, I forget who sings the credits...

elochai There is something about this movie that makes me think that it is one of the best as well as the worst films ever made. A side of me doesn't make me wonder as to why the studio execs never wanted to release this even as a slight cult-fringe film. It isn't that. It is not a cult-fringe film. I see this as a film where in a fine and precious moment in the early 80's there was a time when the 80's was defining itself. It was kicking in the teeth of the 70's and 60's with vigor. It pulls itself off and doesn't do so without kicking it's in own teeth as well. Believe it or not there is optimism. Check it out just for the sake of checking it out. It is worth it,Loved the mall scene!!