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Smithereens

1982 · 94 min

A gritty, aimless drift through downtown New York, watching a self-destructive woman chase a scene that's already left without her.

Directed by
Susan Seidelman
Genres
Drama, Music, Romance
Tagline
She was a legend in her own mind.
Overview
A narcissistic runaway engages in a number of parasitic relationships amongst members of New York's waning punk scene.
How it feels
Bleak, melancholic, cynical and tense. Slow-burning and needs your attention.
About
Identity, isolation, ambition, betrayal
Content
Strong language. Mild violence and sexual content. No gore.
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Directed by
Susan Seidelman
Genres
Drama, Music, Romance
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How it feels

Written by AI. It can be wrong.

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Tone
Pacing
slow-burn, 1 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Places
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language strong
  • Violence mild
  • Sex mild
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action2
Horror1
Humour2
Realism8
Romance3
Tension5
Darkness7
Complexity6
Emotional weight7

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