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I am a big fan of 1980s movies. The Breakfast Club, Back to School, Ferris Bueller, 16 Candles, Caddyshack and Animal House all hold a special place in my heart. But none can hold a candle to the zany come-of-age high school flick Fast Times at Ridgemont High. This film launched the careers of Nicolas Cage, Anthony Edwards (Goose in Top Gun), Phoebe Cates (va-va-voom), Sean Penn, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Judge Reinhold, Forest Whitaker and Eric Stolz. Hell, even Bruce’s kid sister Pamela Springsteen had a part. Everything that happens in this movie is true. I know because I lived it.
If you’re old like I am, or young like my kids, it’s worth your while to watch this movie and marvel at the pre-cell phone/social media days of stoners, surfers, burn-outs, nerds, drinking and driving, unprotected sex, malls full of kids hanging out and abusive teachers who could make you take a midterm exam instead of attending prom. Speaking of midterms, we are about halfway through the NFL season. Fire up the bong and grab some German bratwurst as we grade the 2022 QBs and RBs in Fantasy Football as of Week 8...