Slums of Beverly Hills takes us back to high school and those familiar adolescent woes with Vivian Abramowitz, played by Natasha Lyonne, in this late-90′s independent classic.

There is both comedy and drama to be found in the film, as Vivian’s unemplyed father (Alan Arkin) drags her and her two brothers from one ratty apartment to another on the fringes of glamorous Beverly Hills.

The rich colors and sets in the film, which takes place in 1976, harkens back to writer/director Tamara Jenkins’ own  childhood memories. 

Vivian’s frizzy updo and hoop earrings are full of disco glamour and  teenage frenzy, and the movie also showcases denim cutoff shorts and striped basketball socks, baggy t-shirts and floral dresses.

It’s a touching yet hilarious story of a disfunctional family and sexual awakening.

Can’t believe Marisa Tomei still gets work…these remind me of Marc Jacobs ads just done really badly!

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Remember learning spanish in hs, those special days when your teach would come dressed like she just fought a bull in Barcelona to help you realize the culture behind the language? Marisa Tomei does.