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Sunday, August 7, 2011

Nice Guys Finish Last.




MTV celebrated 30 years of rock n' roll this year. Okay, the last few years have been more focused on reality shows focused on sex and partying ("Jersey Shore" among others). Still, MTV's impact on popular culture can't be denied.

Back in the day, teen movies weren't unlike "Jersey Shore" and they featured soundtracks featuring the hitmakers that defined the early days of MTV. Exhibit A..."The Last American Virgin."

God knows I watched this countless times on The Movie Channel when it appeared on cable. Now, it's on "Impact: Action on Demand," and is still worth watching. Based on Israeli B-flick "Lemon Popsicle," this movie tells the story of three L.A. teens -- Gary (Lawrence Monoson), Rick (Steve Antin) and David (Joe Rubbo) -- on their constant search for sex.

Gary falls hard for new student Karen (Diane Franklin), but she has eyes for Rick.

This is an above average early '80s sex comedy with an AWESOME soundtrack that really captures the era: Journey's "Open Arms," Devo's "Whip it," REO Speedwagon's "Keep on Lovin' You." All of these songs...particularly, the power ballads...are expertly inserted into each scene.

"The Last American Virgin" is a super sleazy flashback to the early '80s, but Monoson adds quite a bit of heart to this movie. Keep the Kleenex handy for a shock sad ending.

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