Review of Smooth Talk

Joyce Carol Oates' short story "Where Are you Going, Where Have You Been" is one of my favorites. Had I seen this movie before I read the story, i'd give this a 9/10. The performance by Laura Dern is one of her best (all her work in the 80's is her best). Treat Williams is terrific, but NOT WRITTEN LIKE IT SHOULD BE FROM THE SHORT...

I'll get off the short story.

This movie is still creepy and subtle and alluring and icky and symbolic.

Probably underrated amongst films in the 80s.