Something about this dark comedy by Martin Scorsese has followed me since my youth… long before I really understood what it was really about: NYC in the 1980’s and the clash of cultures that is that town.
Everyone loves Scorsese, but most pass this movie by. You shouldn’t make that mistake. It’s weird, fast-paced, and a heart that pounds like Manhattan.
Here’s the blurb on Netflix:
Paul Hackett (Griffin Dunne) embarks on a trip to New York City’s SoHo district in hopes of hooking up with a recent acquaintance, the beautiful Marcy Franklin (Rosanna Arquette). But Paul loses all his money, and just to get back home he must endure a night of kooks, psychotics, punks and an angry mob trying to kill him. The supporting cast includes Linda Fiorentino, Teri Garr, John Heard and Catherine O’Hara, with Martin Scorsese directing.
