This week, we discuss this coming-of-age drama about a group of Marines that organize a dance during their last night in San Francisco before leaving for Vietnam. They hold a contest to see which one can bring the ugliest date and the winning soldier gets a cash prize. Eddie Birdlace (played by River Phoenix) has trouble finding someone until he comes across Rose (played by Lili Taylor) working at a diner; Then we delve into the pop culture surrounding the release of this including the Tailhook Scandal.
0:00 - Intro & Summary
2:00 - Movie Discussion
48:28 - Cast & Crew
56:41 - True Crime & Pop Culture
1:08:27 - Rankings & Ratings
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