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Party Girl (1995)

Starring: Parker Posey, Omar Townsend Director: Daisy von Scherler Mayer Rating: R (Restricted) Format: DVD
4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (49 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Parker Posey, Omar Townsend, Anthony DeSando, Guillermo Díaz, Donna Mitchell
  • Directors: Daisy von Scherler Mayer
  • Writers: Daisy von Scherler Mayer, Harry Birckmayer, Sheila Gaffney
  • Producers: Georgia Kacandes, Harry Birckmayer, Stephanie Koules
  • Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, Full Screen, Subtitled, NTSC
  • Language: English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround)
  • Subtitles: English, Spanish
  • Region: Region 1 encoding (US and Canada only)
    PLEASE NOTE:     Some Region 1 DVDs may contain Regional Coding Enhancement (RCE). Some, but not all, of our international customers have had problems playing these enhanced discs on what are called "region-free" DVD players. For more information on RCE, click here.
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Rating: R (Restricted)
  • Studio: Sony Pictures
  • DVD Release Date: July 1, 2003
  • Run Time: 94 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (49 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00009AVA6
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #37,793 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)

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"Queen of the Indies" Parker Posey (Dazed and Confused, Waiting for Guffman, The Daytrippers) shines in this lightweight comedy about a romance between a floundering downtown party girl and a falafel vendor set in Manhattan's trendy loft and club scene. Posey is utterly charming as Mary, the 23-year-old whose talents are pretty much limited to "partying, flirting, making stuff up." Her penchant for partying gets her evicted from her apartment, whereupon--unable to pay her fine or decide what she wants to do with her life--she receives financial and career help from her godmother, who gets her a job in the New York Public Library system. Does the Dewey decimal system hold the key to Mary's future? Director Daisy von Scherler Mayer went on to direct Madeline (1998). --Jim Emerson

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5.0 out of 5 stars Hey Hey Helloooo......, February 8, 2003
This review is from: Party Girl (DVD)
I saw this movie for the first time right out of college and it inspired me to move to NYC. It brilliantly captures the recreational substance induced hazy world of party goers all over Soho. Mary, the ultimate party diva is forced to learn responsiblity when her godmother, Judy, gives her a job as a library clerk..."A trained monkey learned this system on PBS in a matter of hours!" Mary works. Mary shoplifts from other people's closets..."Hello Chanel!" Mary falls for her local falafel vendor. Mary gets the guy. Mary loses the guy. Mary parties. Mary learns something about herself...mostly that her shallow lifestyle will only last so long. The dialogue is crisp and funny, the characters are well developed, and Parker Posey's performance is brilliant. A very young and very sexy Liev Schreiber delivers the goods as well. This movie is filled with so much fun....the scene with "Natasha" alone is worth the price of the disc. This is a must have!
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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars My name is Mary and I'm sorry but i really need a drink., April 1, 2000
This review is from: Party Girl [VHS] (VHS Tape)
Don't let the reviews praising or criticising the portrayal of club culture bias your attitude towards this movie - it is a simple and sweetly told love story, albeit with a hipper than usual setting, hilarious dialog and of course the wonderufl acting talents of Parker Posey! Other reviews also make it seem like a piece of fluff, while it is certainly not a life changing or thought provoking movie, it does operate on two levels and eventually has Parker Posey's character operate on the deeper side of life - however the party side is oh so fun! There's a sex scene in the library that is soooo lovely. "I think I'm an existentialist". I think that if you like Kevin Smith movies, you would like this one.
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13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A Side Order of Babaganoush, May 31, 2001
This review is from: Party Girl [VHS] (VHS Tape)
This has got to be one of the most innovative and tongue-in-cheek independent films of all time. I didn't know anything of the film until last year, and totally got the reason why it was revered as a cult classic among those with brains and a sense of humor.

The great thing about this movie is the leading lady, Parker Posey. Anyone who doesnt crack up the moment she opens her mouth has obviously had a seriously deprived childhood. Among all contemporary actresses, theres not one that has the instinctive comic likeability and timing that Posey has. Well, maybe Lisa Kudrow, but shes busy wasting away her life on 'Friends'.

Parker plays Mary, a Party Girl to reckon with ('I'm a girl who parties like a man', the film's soundtrack tells us). However, with bills to pay and the feeling of self-worth to satisfy, Mary falls at the feet of her godmother, who gives her a job at the library. While the film itself is irreverent, the wondrous job it extracts from its' leading cast is superb. Parker's Middle Eastern lover, her gay best friend, and her English DJ room-mate, all spicen up the proceedings, as Mary works her way through this thing called life, only to discover that the only thing that really matters is the ability to party the best you can.

Aside from spouting some of the most unfortgettable one-liners, Parker's sullen performance as a librarian, and her transformation into a care-a-hang nightlife girl is extremely watchable. I personally preferred her performance here to the more respected one she gave in the dark 'The House of Yes'. Its also far better and substantial than the one she gave us in 'Henry Fool'.

The film also has a stunning soundtrack. The only pity is that it is not yet available on DVD. While other Parker flicks such as 'Best in Show', 'Clockwatchers' and even 'Guffman' are all getting the DVD treatment, its high time someone woke up and put this to digital disc.

Highly recommended.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Parker Posey is the Life of this 'Party.'
What this Party Girl lacks in depth, it makes up for in effervescence. Daisy von Scherler Mayer's hip, urban comedy, Party Girl (1995), stars Parker Posey in a pre-Waiting for... Read more
Published 8 months ago by G. Merritt

5.0 out of 5 stars Parker Posey, Queen Of The Indie Movies
I first saw her in " sleep with me." while the rest of the film was average, her scenes stood out. she's not as pretty as angelina jolie, but she compensates for it by being... Read more
Published 13 months ago by a_poet_grows_in_brooklyn

4.0 out of 5 stars Funny even after over a decade
I watched this movie when it came out in the theater back in 1995. I was always bad with remembering movies, but this movie definitely left a lasting impression. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Ms Bernie

1.0 out of 5 stars I'm a big Parker Posey fan, but...
Even she can't save this turkey.

This type of film seems to have been common in the 1990s -- a lot of rootless young people go to the Big City (always New York) and... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Diego Banducci

4.0 out of 5 stars Slept-on movie
Lots of fun with alot of replay value. You can find it on Azon for like 5 bucks, so there's really no reason not to see this. PP's style of dress in the movie is great
Published 23 months ago by CS

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome representation!
One of Parker Posey's funniest performances. It has a great supporting cast and a fun plot. Must see for anyone who likes to party, but can also appreciate other things... Read more
Published on February 27, 2007 by L. VOLLMER

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a great movie!
I love everything about this movie. I watched it several times and never got tired of it. Each time I watched this movie I saw something I had missed from the very first time... Read more
Published on January 18, 2007 by Anna Maria Ciaffi

4.0 out of 5 stars Perfect Parker Posey!
This film is a delightful, light hearted look at both sides of where the "club kid" rave scene blends with the New York art, music and performance art worlds (with a cameo by... Read more
Published on July 17, 2006 by J. Kara Russell

5.0 out of 5 stars Beleive in me!
Parker Posey is hott. This movie is hott. There is a lovable quality about the film so basically its a love or hate expierence. Read more
Published on May 1, 2006 by SmokeOne

5.0 out of 5 stars HE-HE-HELLO! Get him off my pavement!
Mary is a pioneer fashionista. Anyone familiar with the nyc club scene should appreciate this movie. Read more
Published on March 11, 2006 by boojiewoojie

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