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C
Average
MASTER SCORE 53.8 / 100
1998·Drama·1h 52m

WHATEVER

“1981. In an era of 'just say no', they said yes.”

A New Jersey teen faces her impending adulthood, dreaming of a life as a successful New York artist. But when she gets caught up in the carefree sport of pre-AIDS sex and drugs, her future becomes less certain.

Above the Line
Susan Skoog·DirectorSusan Skoog·WriterMichael F. Barrow·Director of PhotographyWalter Salas-Humara·Original Music Composer
Cast
Liza Weil·Anna StockardFrederic Forrest·Mr. ChaminskiKathryn Rossetter·Carol StockardMarc Riffon·MartinChad Morgan·Brenda TalbotLenora Nemetz·PrincipalDan Montano·ZakJohn Gleeson Connolly·John WoodsGary Wolf·EddieTony Torn·Mr. Stanley
Full Crew
(11 credits)
Directing· 1
Susan Skoog·Director
Writing· 1
Susan Skoog·Writer
Camera· 2
Michael F. Barrow·Director of PhotographyMichael Mayers·Director of Photography
Sound & Music· 1
Walter Salas-Humara·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 1
Jill Kliber·Costume Design
Production· 5
Michelle Yahn·ProducerBill Durkin·Executive ProducerEllin Baumel·ProducerPaul Kolsby·ProducerSusan Skoog·Producer
By the Numbers
53.8
OF 100
Master Score
6.3
OF 10
IMDb
75%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$307K
ROI -69%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Whatever's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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#8D2222
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Mood
Youthful, Eclectic, Reflective
Composition
Layered
Era
1990s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster is a collage featuring four distinct images. The top section shows a young woman with long brown hair, wearing a red sweater, looking directly at the”

dramacoming-of-age
Key Elements
Wall Phone
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Indoor
Design Score
7/10
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