"Fast Times at Ridgemont High" became a quintessential '80s teen film, capturing the spirit of youth with its iconic characters and memorable moments. Decades after the release of this coming-of-age ...

Reading an excerpt from his new memoir, 'The Uncool,' the writer-director says Universal admitted it 'fucked up' the release of the film, which nonetheless kicked off the '80s teen-movie craze. By ...