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Penny Lane · 08-03-2023, 02:32 PM

One of my top ten favorite movies!

JamesG · 08-03-2023, 02:42 PM

There is a sequel, but I’ve never seen it.

It’s sort of like Grease 2 in that it doesn’t exist to most people.

Penny Lane · 08-03-2023, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by JamesG

There is a sequel, but I’ve never seen it.

It’s sort of like Grease 2 in that it doesn’t exist to most people.

I have seen the sequel. Not too good but it covers what happened to the characters. Toad and Debbie got married Steve and Laurie got married. John Milner was killed by a drunk driver and Curt moved to Canada. That's all I remember.

Torgo · 08-03-2023, 06:42 PM

I like the sequel. I have the DVD set that contains both movies.

My dad had the soundtrack album, as a kid I listened many times before I even watched the movie.

AMackII · 08-03-2023, 08:48 PM

Happy Golden Anniversary, American Graffiti. It features a pre-Happy Days Ron Howard in a classic film.

Penny Lane · 08-03-2023, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Torgo

I like the sequel. I have the DVD set that contains both movies.

My dad had the soundtrack album, as a kid I listened many times before I even watched the movie.

I haven't watched it in years. I should give it another chance I guess!

Yeah, the soundtrack is great!

biffbronson · 08-04-2023, 07:31 AM

I like American Graffiti, I've watched it several times. I remember the first time I saw it, I was a little confused about Wolfman Jack -- I didn't know about how long his career had been. Also, since then I've become a bigger fan of Cindy Williams, so that's added to my interest in the film.

Torgo · 08-04-2023, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Penny Lane

I haven't watched it in years. I should give it another chance I guess!

Yeah, the soundtrack is great!

Don't get me wrong, it's definitely no where as good as the original. But, I like that it shows us the characters in their adult lives, it wasn't just a rehash of the first movie.

ThisLittlePiggy · 08-04-2023, 11:09 AM

It is definitely up there amongst my favorite movies of all time. I must have seen it ten or fifteen times.

Penny Lane · 08-04-2023, 11:34 AM

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It is definitely up there amongst my favorite movies of all time. I must have seen it ten or fifteen times.

Mackenzie Phillips is so funny and adorable! And I love the way that Milner finally warmed up to her and made her feel special

ThisLittlePiggy · 08-04-2023, 11:45 AM

^That is one of my favorite parts too!

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08-04-2023, 07:31 AM	#7
biffbronson Sentimental Fool Forum Star Join Date: Aug 22, 2009 Location: Near Notre Dame Posts: 10,502	I like American Graffiti, I've watched it several times. I remember the first time I saw it, I was a little confused about Wolfman Jack -- I didn't know about how long his career had been. Also, since then I've become a bigger fan of Cindy Williams, so that's added to my interest in the film.

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ThisLittlePiggy Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Nov 02, 2013 Posts: 84,703	It is definitely up there amongst my favorite movies of all time. I must have seen it ten or fifteen times.

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ThisLittlePiggy Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Nov 02, 2013 Posts: 84,703	^That is one of my favorite parts too!