New Year's Eve, 1981, the Lower East Side. Monica's having a party, but as late as 9, no one's there. She stews (and drinks). Folks are on their way, all looking for love, sex, or both. En route, paths cross, gambits misfire: a performance artist, her boyfriend until today and his long-time pal Lucy, two Long Island high-school girls, two punk rockers, a bartender, a Scottish painter who's lousy in bed, a pretty face named Jack who runs when women say they love him, his cute but clumsy date Cindy, two trendy vamps, a loquacious cabby, the man-crazed Hillary, and Elvis Costello. Nearly everybody smokes, and nearly everybody scores. And all get who and what they deserve.
Written by <jhailey@hotmail.com>
Anachronisms:
Although apparently set on New Year's Eve 1981, numerous automobile designs that were introduced well after 1981 are visible in various shots.
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Quotes
Disco Cabbie:
[Ellie is riding with Disco Cabbie complaining about finding Kevin with Lucy]
Uh, I'm sensing a lot of hostility coming from the back seat. Ellie:
Oh, really? That's very astute. Disco Cabbie:
Well, that's not good for me, man. That kind of energy damages the plush interior of my cab, right? And you're blowing a $5.00 high, mama. You need to find yourself a man who's secure enough to appreciate you for the superior woman that you are. I like a strong woman. Ellie:
Oh... yeah. Mm-hmm. Disco Cabbie:
And you are a strong woman. If I was you, I would pull over with me and celebrate our strength together. What do you think about that, baby?
[...]
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Crazy Credits
At the end of credits Disco Cabie can be heard saying, "If you only remember
one thing I've said, remember this; James Brown is the baddest motherf@cker
in show business."
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"Lady, (You Bring Me Up)"
By William King, Shirley King & Harold Hudson Performed by The Commodores Courtesy of Motown Record Company, L.P. By Arrangement with Universal Film & TV Music
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