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Julia's hair

posted 15 years ago by sherylshannon
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Doesn't her hair look out of place against the other girls'? For the 50's style, I mean?

[–] cvcv1 15 years ago

The film is set in the early 1950s. A carry-over from the 1940s wouldn't be unusual.

[–] kelley_newman 13 years ago

I noticed that as well, and I assumed it was an attempt to illustrate her character's less traditional outlook and style -- by giving her a less conventional, less structured, less coiffed hairstyle. She was pretty liberal and from California, so, in contrast to these conservative, ultra-coiffed New Englanders, her character is a little more hippie-dippy than everyone else.

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[–] KatrinaW 10 years ago

I think she was supposed to represent a more beatnik-type person, more relaxed, counter-culture, etc. A definite contrast to the more traditional 50's style woman that Nancy, Betty's mother, and even the other girls had.

[–] Pisces_Sweetie_007 10 years ago

Which Julia? Stiles or Roberts? There were two actresses named 'Julia' in the movie.

[–] C_Dubya 9 years ago

Julia ain't had time for that shyt.