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Your Guide to World / Independent Film. FREE Newsletter. Sign Up Now! Coming SoonGuide Rating - ![]() SummaryIn this dark comedy from director Davis Ross, high school senior Shirley (newcomer Katherine Waterston) works as a babysitter to save money for college. She has a serious crush on Michael (John Leguizamo), father of two of her regular charges. One night, Michael and Shirley share a forbidden kiss, and he gives her a nice bonus on top of her regular babysitting fee. After Michaels married buddies find out and want in on the babysitter action, Shirley becomes a high-school madam, arranging dates between her girlfriends and the upstanding family men of their neighborhood with her trusty black book. An innocent flirtation soon spirals into an affair that causes everyone involved to lose more than they bargained for.Cast and CreditsDirected and Written by: David RossStarring: John Leguizamo, Katherine Waterston, Cynthia Nixon, Andy Comeau, Lauren Birkell and Louisa Krause Official Selection: Toronto Film Festival Release Date: May 9, 2008 Running Time: 90 minutes Rating: R Suggested Reading |
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