Reggie Peralta

Reggie Peralta is a man of many interests. A native of Santa Ana, he graduated from UCLA with a BA in Political Science and also holds a certificate in Radio and Television/Video Production from Fullerton College. His film and book criticism has appeared in such outlets as The Grindhouse Cinema Database and LibroMobile, and he has done live readings of his fiction and poetry for Makara Center for the Arts and Writers & Readers of Fullerton College. In addition to serving as a contributor and Staff Content Editor for the Frida, he also works as Blog Editor for several online publications.

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November 13, 2023
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21st Century Cult Continues with Uptown Girls Thursday Night

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Brittany Murphy and Dakota Fanning cemented a cinematic pairing for the modern age with Boaz Yakin’s 2003 dramedy, Uptown Girls, as part of our 21st Century Cult series.

Molly Gunn (Murphy), the freewheeling daughter of a deceased rock legend, is forced to get a job when her manager steals her money. As nanny for precocious Ray (Fanning), the oft ignored daughter of a music executive, she learns what it means to be an adult while teaching Ray how to be a child.

One of Brittany Murphy’s definitive roles, Uptown Girls complements its perfectly-cast leads with a charming and bittersweet sensibility.

Uptown Girls screens Thursday, November 16th.
8pm
Tickets