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Nowhere (1997) 5.9
The third film in a trilogy by writer-director Gregg Araki. Described as "90210 on acid", the film tells the story of a day in the lives of a group of high school kids Los Angeles and the strange lives they lead. Director:Gregg ArakiWriter:Gregg Araki |
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A group of teenagers try to sort out their lives and emotions while bizarre experiences happen to each one, including alien abductions, bad acid trips, bisexual experiences, suicides, bizarre deaths, and a rape by a TV star. All of this happens before "the greatest party of the year". Written by Parca Mortem <icy_shadow@rocketmail.com>
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"sexy, psychedelic, dementedly funny, with a sensational soundtrack... it's like clueless with nipple rings." See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for scenes of strong violence, sexuality and drug use involving teens, and for strong language | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Language:
EnglishRelease Date:
9 May 1997 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Ecstasy Generation See more »Filming Locations:
Los Angeles, California, USABox Office
Opening Weekend:
$27,354 (USA) (9 May 1997)Gross:
$27,354 (USA) (9 May 1997)Company Credits
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Dark: [voice-over] L.A. is like... nowhere. Everybody who lives here is lost.
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Written by Justine Frischmann
Performed by Elastica
Courtesy of DGC Records, by arrangement with MCA Special Markets
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The words on Bart's bedroom walls/floor are the lyrics to "Dismissal" by Babyland. See more »Goofs
Dark's facial stubble changes constantly. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Dark: [voice-over] L.A. is like... nowhere. Everybody who lives here is lost.
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Crazy Credits
Go out and buy the soundtrack already! See more »Soundtracks
"In The City"Written by Justine Frischmann
Performed by Elastica
Courtesy of DGC Records, by arrangement with MCA Special Markets
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What Gregg Araki presents to us here is nothing but good old-fashioned trash! Giving us a taste of the glorious Russ Meyer reign during the sixties and seventies, which is a terribly ignored field of cult-cinema. Simply put, this film is extremely COOL to look at! The title is very appropriate because this film indeed leads to nowhere and it's Gregg Araki's view on the subject of teen-alienation. Without even trying, he beats that other overrated director Larry Clark who takes himself way too serious anyway. Nowhere constantly introduces kinky and eccentric characters, each and every one of them suffering from modern diseases and problems like drugs, eating disorders, nymphomania, hallucinations, aggression and even suicide! Araki even touches the more daily problems like popularity and faithfulness. The pivot in this hysterical bunch is Dark, an utterly confused, bisexual young man who's convinced that he's going to die soon. Dark is played by James Duval, an over-talented young actor and building up a solid cult-reputation through starring in other goodies like ‘Donnie Darko' and ‘May'. Duval also was the key figure in the previous entries of Araki's apocalyptic trilogy, carrying the very imaginative titles `Totally F***ed Up' and `The Doom Generation'. Both films that come with my highest possible recommendation as well, but I'm strongly convinced that Nowhere is Araki's best and most personal achievement. It just is a magnificent series of hilariously messed up conversations and actions, leading towards a truly insane anti-climax. I can easily imagine that mainstream film-audiences will absolutely loath this film, but I'm a giant fan…and Araki can be sure of the fact that his film already built up a cult-following by now.
It's truly remarkable how Gregg Araki managed to work with such an overly well-known and talented cast. Practically every little role in Nowhere is credited with a famous name of the young and upcoming Hollywood generation. In the tiniest, most meaningless figures, you'll recognize faces like Heather Graham, Shannen Doherthy, Stacy Keanen, Scott Caan, Ryan Phillipe, Jordan Ladd, Mena Suvari and many, many more… The absolute highlights however, are the cameos by multiple veterans like Beverly D'Angelo as Dark's slutty mother and especially John Ritter as a religion guru on TV. You hear it, there's so much to discover in this film…I can't praise it enough!