Greasy+Lake

Post movie trailers here: media type="file" key="greasy lake-WEB.mov" width="300" height="300" Greasy Lake Anna Wernimont and Russ Fairfield Comp 106 “Greasy Lake” by T.C. Boyle takes place in the 1970’s and features a group of young men caught up in rebellion and testing of limits. The story is set in a scene of summer freedom. Tired of cruising the strip and visiting the usual clubs, the boys look for new thrills in their late night adventures. The central event takes place on one particular night during which the boys push the limits too far. A series of un-expected and nerve racking episodes leaves the boys wide-eyed and wanting to turn in their leather jackets and roach clips and return to college and civility. The only question is what horrific events could take place to straighten out a group of boys who are determined to set their own trend, defy authority and search for rebellion?

media type="file" key="kellan and bryant's project.mov" width="300" height="300" Greasy Lake Kellan/Bryant Comp 106 This chilling story, written by T. Coraghessan Boyle, takes place during the mid 1980’s. This film is based on the compelling story of “Greasy Lake,” covering much of the suspense and thrill throughout the story. The story focuses on three young men struggling to find their place in the boring town they call home. Their desire to ultimately portray themselves as “bad asses” ends up dragging them into a “greasy” mess. Digby, Jeff and the boy telling the story end up making a trip up to “Greasy Lake” in the narrator’s parents Bel Air station wagon to fight off their tremendous adolescent boredom only to find out that it would be a long night they wouldn’t soon forget.

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Greasy Lake Ryan & Brandon Taylor

Award-winning T.Coraghessan Boyle takes action and suspense to a new height in his most recent, 1980's story "Greasy Lake". The summer air unfolds freedom as three rough and rebellious teens take out to their remote getaway known as Greasy Lake. The edgy language polishes their "bad" character, the Bel Air rumbles their attitude, and the swaggers suggest they are nobody to be messed with. However, a surprise slip turns the tables on their arrogance for the rest of their lives. One eventful night changes these boys into men. The decisions made on this one night create an experience that these boys will never forget.

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