What It's About:

Life-long friends Enid (Birch) and Rebecca (Johansson) take a non-traditional path after high school, avoiding college in favor of part-time jobs--a choice that affords them more opportunities to ridicule anyone or anything they encounter. But Enid's attitudes soften when she discovers a kindred spirit in 30-something jazz-collecting nerd Seymour (Buscemi).

Why I Love It:

An inspired take on adolescent alienation and angst, Zwigoff's "Ghost World" - adapted from the graphic novel by Daniel Clowes - is a clever and quirky character piece. The three leads are great, but Ileanna Douglas almost steals the film as eccentric art teacher Roberta, who pushes Enid to realize her creative talents. Yes, "Ghost World" is funny, but there's also wisdom and heart behind the laughs.