Ok so I can’t get the song out of my head, can you? If you don’t know what song I’m talking about, maybe you don’t listen to the radio? Iggy and her song, “Fancy,” are not only the number one song, but I’m loving that she devoted her entire video to a “Clueless” remake. Can you believe it’s been 19 years since “Clueless” came out? Good old Cher Horowitz and her fabulous fashion made all us girls long for conveyor belt-style closets. So in case you haven’t seen it lately, here’s some fun trivia, a few photos, and then of course the new video by Iggy. Have a great Sunday!
–Alicia Silverstone did not know how to correctly pronounce “Haitians” in the classroom scene. Amy Heckerling told the crew not to correct her because she liked it so much and wanted it to be in the film.
–Alicia Silverstone did not have to audition for her role.
–During the game of “Suck and Blow” the cast was unable to sustain the breath to make a real credit card pass from mouth to mouth; a prop card made of cardboard was substituted that still did not work. Holes were drilled into it to make it easier, and when this failed also, the whole cast’s lips were heavily coated in chapstick to force the card to stick.
–In the scene where Cher is packing for her father, and is surprised by Christian’s call, he is at a museum. The painting behind him is of two men affectionately in an embrace – another foreshadow of his sexuality.
–Writers sat in classes in Beverly Hills High to get the flavor of the students.
–During the film, there are 53 different kinds of tartan/plaid used, seven of which are worn by Cher, and twelve by other major characters.
–Plot, Characters, Themes and Values are all based on Jane Austen’s novel [Emma]. Amy Heckerling was asked by Paramount to write a film for teenagers, and she instantly remembered the novel she read as a teenager.
–Actors who auditioned for the film included Reese Witherspoon for Cher, Terrence Howard for Murray, Jeremy Renner for Christian and Josh, Zooey Deschanel for Amber and Cher,Owen Wilson for Travis, Leah Remini for Tai, Seth Green for Travis and Lauryn Hill for Dionne.
–Cher’s last name is given as Horowitz, but shown on her report card as Hamilton. This may be an in-joke, as director Amy Heckerling’s previously directed Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982), which featured a Stacey Hamilton.
All trivia courtesy of IMDB
The Silver Bunny says
Love the video but as a teacher, I can tell you high-schools ain’t that glamorous in France, more’s the pity !
blondeepisodes says
I’m a high school teacher too! Ours may not be that glamorous, but close to it! Thanks for stopping by honey! Kori xoxo
Miranda says
Now that song is stuck in my head again! I can’t believe it has been that long since Clueless but i love the movie and I have never seen this video so thanks for posting it and all the fun trivia!
blondeepisodes says
I love that song! Hope you liked the trivia! Have a great night honey! Kori xoxo