In the boring desert of New Mexico, a single mother raises her two teenage daughters, Shade and Trudi, whose deepest desire is to leave the dead calm town. Shade is the type to escape in ...
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| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Brooke Adams | ... | Nora | |
| Ione Skye | ... | Trudi | |
| Fairuza Balk | ... | Shade | |
| James Brolin | ... | John Evans | |
| Robert Knepper | ... | Dank | |
| David Lansbury | ... | Hamlet Humphrey (as David Landsbury) | |
| Jacob Vargas | ... | Javier | |
| Donovan Leitch Jr. | ... | Darius (as Donovan Leitch) | |
| Chris Mulkey | ... | Raymond | |
| Laurie O'Brien | ... | Thelma | |
| Julie Condra | ... | Tanya | |
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Adam Biesk | ... | Brett |
| Leigh Hamilton | ... | Kim | |
| Diane Behrens | ... | Hostess | |
| J. Mascis | ... | Cecil (as J Mascis) | |
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In the boring desert of New Mexico, a single mother raises her two teenage daughters, Shade and Trudi, whose deepest desire is to leave the dead calm town. Shade is the type to escape in her extravagant fantasies while Trudi is so rebelious it could drive her away. Written by Steve Richer <sricher@sympatico.ca>
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feminist film | single mother | desert | new mexico | title directed by female |Taglines:
When Shade's good, she's very good. But when Trudi's bad, she's better.Parents Guide:
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USARelease Date:
10 July 1992 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Shade: If it weren't for Elvia Rivero, this story wouldn't even be worth telling. Whenever Elvia came to this litte town, well, it's like she woke the place up. My home town, Laramie New Mexico, it came alive. Elvia Rivero was the one who made me laugh when I needed to laugh. She made me cry when no one was looking. But most of all, Elvia was able to put into to words what I was thinking.It was Elvia who first gave me the idea. It was decided then and there, I knew what was missing from ...
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Written by Don Fleming and Broyhill
Performed by The Velvet Monkeys
Published by Sometimes Music
Courtesy of Rough Trade
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Supermodel Yasmin Le Bon appears in posters during the film as Elvia Rivera, the Mexican movie star. See more »Goofs
When Trudi first attempts to call her dad in the beginning of the movie, the dolly can be seen in the toaster oven. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Shade: If it weren't for Elvia Rivero, this story wouldn't even be worth telling. Whenever Elvia came to this litte town, well, it's like she woke the place up. My home town, Laramie New Mexico, it came alive. Elvia Rivero was the one who made me laugh when I needed to laugh. She made me cry when no one was looking. But most of all, Elvia was able to put into to words what I was thinking.It was Elvia who first gave me the idea. It was decided then and there, I knew what was missing from ...
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We Call It RockWritten by Don Fleming and Broyhill
Performed by The Velvet Monkeys
Published by Sometimes Music
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I absolutely loved this movie. There's no other way to put it.
Great acting from Fairuza and Ione and no matter what anyone says Ione Skye is a fabulous, talented actress. Every woman should see this movie and ultimately relate to it. We're all in search of a long-lasting relationship, but there are worse things in the world than being lonely. That's what I took away from the movie. For a change this film actually had an intelligent screenplay and top quality acting and directing. Again, I highly recommend the movie especially to women. Don't let this one go unnoticed!!