Party Girl (1995)

Mary is a free-spirited young woman with a run-down New York apartment and a high fashion wardrobe. She calls her godmother, a librarian, for bail money after being arrested for throwing an... See full summary »

Director:

Daisy von Scherler Mayer

Writers:

Harry Birckmayer (screenplay), Harry Birckmayer (story),

Stars:

Parker Posey, Anthony DeSando, Guillermo Díaz

1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Parker Posey	...	Mary
Anthony DeSando	...	Derrick
Guillermo Díaz	...	Leo
Donna Mitchell	...	Rene
Liev Schreiber	...	Nigel
Omar Townsend	...	Mustafa
Sasha von Scherler	...	Judy Lindendorf
Lum Chang Pang	...	Policeman
Elizabeth Beer	...	Hi-Tech Falafel Vendor
Richard Topol	...	Hannah Buff
C. Francis Blackchild	...	Wanda
John Ventimiglia	...	Tough Guy (as Johnny Ventimiglia)
Dwight Ewell	...	He-He-Hello Trio
Teresa Lebron	...	He-He-Hello Trio
Wendell Daughtery	...	He-He-Hello Trio

Storyline

Mary is a free-spirited young woman with a run-down New York apartment and a high fashion wardrobe. She calls her godmother, a librarian, for bail money after being arrested for throwing an illegal party. To repay the loan, she begins working as a library clerk. At first she hates it, but when challenged decides to master the Dewey Decimal System and become a great library clerk, while romancing a falafel vendor and helping her roommate in his goal to become a professional DJ.

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Plot Keywords:

library | party | librarian | godmother goddaughter relationship | tights | 

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Taglines:

Sassy, savvy and definitely clued-in!

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Genres:

Comedy

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language and drug content

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

9 June 1995 (USA)

Also Known As:

Baladas em NY

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$150,000 (estimated)

Gross:

$472,370 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Party Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

94 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Did You Know?

Trivia

In the Spring 1995 edition of RQ (Reference & User Services Quarterly) an article by Dewdney & Mitchell appeared titled "Oranges and Peaches: Understanding Communication Accidents in the Reference Interview" details a reference interview at a library where the Origin of Species is mistaken for Oranges and Peaches, as in the film. According to the article's footnotes, the story was taken from a discussion on the LIBREF-L list (p. 534). It's unclear whether the script or the LIBREF-L discussion/article came first.

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Quotes

Mary: Whatever it is, I'm probably allergic to it.
Mustafa: I guarantee that you are not allergic to Turkish Delight.
Mary: Are you from Turkey?
Mustafa: Me? No. I am from Lebanon.
Mary: So where's the Lebanese delight?
Mustafa: You want Lebanese delight?
Mary: Sure, bring it out.

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Connections

Referenced in Girls: The Return (2012)

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Soundtracks

"What You About?"
Written by The Angel (as Angel C.)
Performed by The Angel
Courtesy of Supa Crucial Recordings

User Reviews

Surprisingly good movie

I remember seeing this years ago when it first came out and I was floored by Parker Posey's performance. And the movie was pretty good also. For anyone who's spent a little too much time in the nightclub/after-hours scene, this movie will have a special charm for you. Not too serious, mostly funny, and Parker Posey definitely blazes her talented way through this indie gem.

I especially liked the Diaz character (reminded me of every single struggling DJ I've ever known). And many other movies could take a cue from this movie on how to preach the virtue of responsibility without being boring and bland about it.

Babaganoosh!