Orange Juice
Orange Juice

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Orange Juice

1984
Movie
41 min
English

In the early 1980s, Jarman struggled to get feature film projects off the ground and invested his energies in different fields, including music videos. In 1984 he made the promo for ‘What Presence?!’ by Scottish post-punk band Orange Juice, as fronted by Edwyn Collins. Before the official shoot, however, he visited the location and made this tape, trying out shots with a newly acquired Olympus VHS camera. The warm colours and fuzzy softness of the format, plus the decision to shoot handheld, imbue this little-known, rarely seen artefact with a palpable directness.

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Director: Multiple Directors (TV Series)Genres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

Orange Juice was a short-lived American television sitcom that aired in the mid-1980s. The series focused on the lives of a group of teenagers navigating the complexities of high school, friendships, and burgeoning romances. It aimed to capture the everyday experiences and challenges faced by young people during that era.

Critical Reception

The show received a lukewarm reception from critics, who often found its storylines to be formulaic and its characters to be somewhat underdeveloped. While it attempted to address relevant issues for its target audience, it struggled to distinguish itself in a crowded television landscape. Audience reception was also modest, and the series did not achieve significant popularity.

What Reviewers Say

  • Seen as a typical sitcom of its time with predictable plots.

  • Character development was often cited as a weakness.

  • Tackled teen issues but lacked originality.

Google audience: Information regarding specific Google user reviews for 'Orange Juice' is not readily available due to its limited run and historical context. General audience sentiment at the time likely mirrored critical views, with some appreciating its teen-centric themes but many finding it unremarkable.

Fun Fact

The show's original run was very short, making it a relatively obscure piece of 1980s television history that is not widely remembered or discussed.

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