200 Cigarettes
200 Cigarettes is a 1999 American comedy film directed by Risa Bramon Garcia and written by Shana Larsen. The film follows multiple characters in New York City on New Year's Eve 1981. The film features an ensemble cast consisting of brothers Ben and Casey Affleck, Dave Chappelle, Guillermo Díaz, Angela Featherstone, Janeane Garofalo, Gaby Hoffmann, Kate Hudson, Courtney Love, Jay Mohr, Nicole Ari Parker, Martha Plimpton, Christina Ricci and Paul Rudd, with a cameo by Elvis Costello, as well as paintings by Sally Davies.
Plot
The film follows various plot arcs all occurring on New Year's Eve of 1981. Monica is throwing a big party and is desperately afraid no one will attend. Early on, the only arrival is her friend Hillary. As Monica tries to convince Hillary to stay, various other groupings are shown making their way to the celebration.
More details
| author | Shana Larsen |
|---|---|
| contentLocation | Manhattan New York City |
| director | Risa Bramon Garcia |
| editor | Lisa Zeno Churgin |
| genre | comedy-drama |
| keywords | best friend cab driver dinner date drown even feminism instant camera morning new year new year\'s eve polaroid punk punk subculture sexual tension struggle their way turn |
| musicBy | Bob Mothersbaugh |
| producer | Betsy Beers David Gale Van Toffler |
| productionCompany | Lakeshore Entertainment MTV Productions |
| publisher | Paramount Pictures |
| theme | feminist smoking |