Today, the Shattered Lens wishes a happy birthday to director Amy Heckerling!

Today’s scene that I love comes from Amy Heckerling’s feature debut, 1982’s Fast Times At Ridgemont High.  In just two minutes, Heckerling introduces us to almost all of the major characters, establishes the mall as the center of Ridgemont High culture, and leaves us with little doubt that we’ve entered a time machine and found ourselves in the 80s.  Look at all the future stars.  Look at Mike Damone, future mobster.  My heart always breaks for Stacy and her brother Brad.  They have no idea what’s waiting for them this year.

Here is today’s scene that I love: