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B. Eldon Calder's avatar

This was incredible, Jim. So, so well thought put. I can see why it's so popular! Thank you for showcasing it. The progression of your writing is very marked here.

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Jim Fields's avatar

Hi Brock,

Thanks for reading my post and for your kind words about my writing. I keep striving to improve my writing here on substack, and I appreciate all of your help and encouragement.

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Swabreen Bakr's avatar

I watched this a few weeks ago for the first time and found it so delightful! The fashions were everything and I appreciated how it captured a bygone era of NYC.

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Jim Fields's avatar

Hi Swabreen,

Thanks for reading my post! I agree the movie is totally delightful and fun. It really takes us back to the 90s when life was so much better in many ways.

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Nicole Matcha's avatar

Great piece! I never heard of the sitcom and need that DVD with bonuses. I’ve always loved Parker Posey and Party Girl and pretty much every week while watching The White Lotus I realize it’s time for yet another viewing! And time to revisit the films of Hal Hartley, some of which also provide great showcases for PP’s talent.

“What about the Lebanese delight? When are you gonna get that out?”

“Aren’t you going to read her her rights?”

“A love slave has no rights.”

And so many more great lines.

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Nicole Matcha's avatar

Thanks for doing the research and writing!

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Jim Fields's avatar

Hi Nicole,

I love Parker Posey in the latest season of "The White Lotus" and I hope they'll find a way to bring her back for season 4 - wouldn't that be great? Also, I didn't know "Party Girl" had been turned into a sit-com until I started doing research for my post. You can find some of the original episodes on Youtube. Thanks for reading my post!

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AB1977's avatar

Thank you for reminding me about a film I loved when it first came out...fond memories just resurfaced and said ,"ha-ha-hello!"

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Jim Fields's avatar

Hi AB1977,

I think "Party Girl" is one of those indie movies that just gets better every time you see it. Thanks for reading my post!

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Tommy Wiggins's avatar

Downloaded on Prime for popcorn night. Thank you.

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Jim Fields's avatar

Hi Tommy,

That's awesome! Thanks for reading my post.

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PM D'Auria's avatar

Great article!

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Jim Fields's avatar

Hi PM,

Thanks for reading my post! I really enjoy "Party Girl" more and more every time I see it.

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