Heathers question

BYH · Aug 9, 2007

ArnoldBabar said:

BYH said:

She's buried in the same cemetery as my wife's grandfather and his sister.
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You're such a fucking namedropper.
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Congrats to you and Mr. Babar on the impending nuptials!!!!

ArnoldBabar · Aug 9, 2007

If you're going to make it in standup, you'll need a second joke.

BYH · Aug 9, 2007

ArnoldBabar said:

If you're going to make it in standup, you'll need a second joke.
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Ask Spnited about my ability to come up with a second joke!!!!

If it's good, keep going to the well. Please see: Crying like a bitch, Extreme Makeover.

JayFarrar · Aug 9, 2007

Wow, one of her most famous lines is about a brain tumor and that's what she dies of?
Crapsticks, that's like ironic.
Note: I haven't seen Heathers and until I became a regular on this site, I hadn't really heard of the movie either. Just some vague recollection of Winona Ryder and the belief that it was the movie where all the girls committed suicide at the end.
I still don't know if that is true or not.

Write-brained · Aug 9, 2007

JayFarrar said:

Wow, one of her most famous lines is about a brain tumor and that's what she dies of?
Crapsticks, that's like ironic.
Note: I haven't seen Heathers and until I became a regular on this site, I hadn't really heard of the movie either. Just some vague recollection of Winona Ryder and the belief that it was the movie where all the girls committed suicide at the end.
I still don't know if that is true or not.
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Yes, you're right, they were all wearing Nike jumpers waiting on the comet.

Mystery_Meat · Aug 9, 2007

Too bad they didn't cut an alternate ending based on what they REALLY wanted to do. From wikipedia, so you KNOW it's true:

Alternate Ending
On the DVD edition of Heathers, the "special features" section contains the script for a different ending which was considered too dark for teen audiences and nixed by New World Pictures, the distributor. It reflects back on a comment by J.D. earlier in the film, saying to Veronica, in defense of his actions, that "the only place different social types can genuinely get along is in heaven."

In this version, J.D. dies in the boiler room, and Veronica is shown walking through the school, though only from the back. This is interrupted by shots of the bomb counting down, showing that Veronica had not shut it off. When she reaches the front of the school, Veronica turns around, allowing the viewer to see that the bomb was strapped to her chest. It hits zero, the screen turns black, and Veronica says "Boom."

The next scene is the school prom. A banner says "WHAT A WASTE, OH THE HUMANITY". The students begin to dance, at first sticking with those of the same or similar social cliques. But when it is time for prom pictures, people from different cliques are couples. A geek and a stoner pose together, then "hippy" teacher Pauline Fleming (Penelope Milford) and stern Principal Gowan (John Ingle). Kurt (previously killed) has his picture taken with the cow he had tipped. Mismatched couples continue to appear, and other dead characters make appearances: J.D. plays a "smoking hot" guitar solo, then rushes to the dance floor to dance with Heather Duke, Kurt, and finally Heather Chandler. The Heathers do a ring-around-the-rosey. The camera is moved up to reveal Martha Dunnstock, wailing beautifully. The viewpoint is then lifted even higher to show a smiling Veronica in a "striking pose".

Despite the change of the endings, the movie failed at the box-office when released. (The Swatch Dogs And Diet Cokeheads documentary blames the box-office failure on poor marketing due to the studio's financial problems.) However, since then it has developed into a very strong and prominent cult classic and has made a significant impact on teenage films.

On the commentary track, the filmmakers comment that there was another ending considered. This ending was the same as the film's current ending, but after Veronica asked Martha Dumptruck to hang out, Martha pulled a gun and shot Veronica in the mouth, screaming: "Fuck you! Fuck you, Heather!" and Veronica, dying and bleeding, would scream: "My name's not Heather!" Writer Daniel Waters did not seriously consider this ending, but thought it was a fun idea nonetheless.
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ALSO, Jeremy Applegate, who played Peter Dawson, the character who prayed he would never kill himself ... blew his brains out in 2000.

So make sure to keep Christian Slater away from any and all pipe bombs, k thx.

heyabbott · Aug 9, 2007

beanpole said:

Mini Biography
Known for her supporting roles, Kim Walker was an up and coming young actress in Hollywood before retiring from the business in the late 1990s. As a teen she landed a few guest roles in series such as "Matlock" (1986) and "Highway to Heaven" (1984) before moving on to supporting roles in feature films such as Say Anything... (1989) and several made-for-television films. However, Kim Walker will forever be remembered for her role as Heather Chandler in the now cult-classic Heathers (1989) which starred a young Winona Ryder in her first starring role. The role, which had Kim playing possibly the nastiest, most difficult teenager in the history of film won her acclaim and a legion of fans due to her legendary lines and her on-screen persona in this black comedy about high school life. With such lines as "You're such a pillowcase!", and "Did you eat a brain tumor for breakfast?", Walker was a scene stealer during the early-half of the film.

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0907947/bio

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During the filming, her Costar Christian Slater broke up with her and began dating Winona Ryder instead.

BYH · Aug 9, 2007

Mystery Meat said:

Too bad they didn't cut an alternate ending based on what they REALLY wanted to do. From wikipedia, so you KNOW it's true:

Alternate Ending
On the DVD edition of Heathers, the "special features" section contains the script for a different ending which was considered too dark for teen audiences and nixed by New World Pictures, the distributor. It reflects back on a comment by J.D. earlier in the film, saying to Veronica, in defense of his actions, that "the only place different social types can genuinely get along is in heaven."

In this version, J.D. dies in the boiler room, and Veronica is shown walking through the school, though only from the back. This is interrupted by shots of the bomb counting down, showing that Veronica had not shut it off. When she reaches the front of the school, Veronica turns around, allowing the viewer to see that the bomb was strapped to her chest. It hits zero, the screen turns black, and Veronica says "Boom."

The next scene is the school prom. A banner says "WHAT A WASTE, OH THE HUMANITY". The students begin to dance, at first sticking with those of the same or similar social cliques. But when it is time for prom pictures, people from different cliques are couples. A geek and a stoner pose together, then "hippy" teacher Pauline Fleming (Penelope Milford) and stern Principal Gowan (John Ingle). Kurt (previously killed) has his picture taken with the cow he had tipped. Mismatched couples continue to appear, and other dead characters make appearances: J.D. plays a "smoking hot" guitar solo, then rushes to the dance floor to dance with Heather Duke, Kurt, and finally Heather Chandler. The Heathers do a ring-around-the-rosey. The camera is moved up to reveal Martha Dunnstock, wailing beautifully. The viewpoint is then lifted even higher to show a smiling Veronica in a "striking pose".
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All while Don't Stop Believing plays on and on and on.

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