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Quentin Tarantino makes a Cameo appearance as a director at an interesting audition. Quentin Tarantino in Reservoir Dogs Quentin Jerome Tarantino (born March 27, 1963) is an American film director, actor, and Oscar-winning screenwriter. ... Martin Scorsese appears briefly in an uncredited role in this scene from his feature film Taxi Driver. ...

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Plot Summary

The story starts with Judy, also known as Girl 6 (Theresa Randle), at what is turning out to be a very awkward audition with Quentin Tarantino. Judy seems to grin and bear it. Quentin reveals that the movie Judy is auditioning for is "the greatest romantic, African-American film ever made. Directed by me, of course." However, Judy grows suspicious of the audition, when "Q.T.", tells her that "Wesley, Denzel, Fishburne.." are signed up to play supporting roles. Judy seems to keep her cool until it is requested that she remove her blouse so "Q.T." and his assistant can see her breasts. She reluctantly complies, but not for long. She walks out on the audition. Theresa Randle (born December 27, 1964 in Los Angeles, California) is an American stage, film and television actress. ... Quentin Tarantino in Reservoir Dogs Quentin Jerome Tarantino (born March 27, 1963) is an American film director, actor, and Oscar-winning screenwriter. ...

Her agent is furious. Having worked hard to get Judy her audition with such a prestigious director, he quickly and angrily drops her from his roster of clients. Her melodramatic acting coach is also extremely displeased. When Judy tells her why she did not go through with the audition, the acting coach still does not see any reason why Judy should have walked out. This, topped with the fact that Judy has not paid her in a very long while, forces her to drop Judy from her roster of clients as well.

Now unable to secure acting work, Judy must find a way to make ends meet. She tries a number of jobs: passing out fliers, waiting tables at a club, etc. At one point she agrees to be an extra on a movie set. However, it is cold and unpleasant, as is the director. Judy is sick with a cold, and still trying to secure work. While reading a newspaper, she sees an ad for a "friendly phone line", as well as one with the headline, "mo money, mo money, mo money. She circles them both. A waiter is a person who waits on tables, often at a restaurant. ...

This brings her to a meeting at a phone sex office. She meets the boss (Jenifer Lewis), who seems to be an assertive but friendly woman. The two click and the "audition" goes over just fine. The boss, now known as Lil, says that although she can't promise anything, she'll put in the good word for Judy. Judy also goes to another meeting, but the boss there wants her to do more visually related work, so she declines. Then, she attends another meeting, at a strip club/phone sex line with a relaxed boss (Madonna). She would take the job, but the content allowed for on-line discussion is a bit too heavy for her taste. She decides to stick to her original application with Lil. Jenifer Lewis Jenifer Jeanette Lewis (born on January 25, 1957 in Kinloch, Missouri) is an American actress. ... For the book or movie Striptease see Striptease (book) and Striptease (movie) A striptease is a performance, usually a dance, in which the performer gradually removes their clothing for the purposes of sexually arousing the audience, usually performed in nightclubs. ... Madonna Louise Ciccone (born August 16, 1958), better known worldwide as simply Madonna, is an American Grammy award winning pop singer, songwriter, musician, record and film producer, dancer, actress, author and a fashion trendsetter. ...

We now look in on Judy's dissolved relationship with her kleptomaniac ex-husband (Isaiah Washington now of "Grey's Anatomy"), as well as her relationship with her baseball-memorabilia obsessed best friend, Jimmy (Spike Lee). Jimmy is reliant on his collection for money, but until it accumulates enough age to be worth money, he gets his rent money from Judy. Isaiah Washington IV (born 3 August 1963), is an African American actor. ... Greys Anatomy is a Golden Globe and Emmy Award-winning American primetime television medical drama. ... Shelton Jackson Lee (born March 20, 1957 in Atlanta, Georgia), better known as Spike Lee, is an American film director, producer, writer, and actor noted for his films dealing with social and political issues. ...

Throughout the film, the phone sex line, having been secured at Lil's company, begins to take its mental toll on the newly christened Girl 6. She gives trusts her clients too much at times, and is therefore tricked repeatedly. She even agrees to meet one of her callers at one point, but he never shows up. It is visible to everybody, especially Lil and Jimmy, that Judy is having a breakdown. The movie culminates in a dark sequence in which she enters a snuff fantasy with a caller (Michael Imperioli). It becomes serious when she discovers the caller knows where she lives. Running upstairs for shelter with Jimmy, she decides that it is time to leave the phone sex career behind and get her acting career in motion. Finally reconciling with her ex, she decides to move to L.A. James Michael Imperioli (born March 26, 1966 in Mount Vernon, New York) is an Italian-American actor who is best known for his role as Christopher Moltisanti on The Sopranos. ... Flag Seal Nickname: City of Angels Location Location within Los Angeles County in the state of California Coordinates , Government State County California Los Angeles County Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa (D) Geographical characteristics Area     City 1,290. ...

Oddly enough, Judy attends another audition in which she experiences the same problem as the one with "Q.T." She again walks out. However, it is clear that Girl 6 has reclaimed her dignity, and will find work sooner or later.

Critical Response

The film, unlike Spike Lee's earlier works, garnered mixed reviews. Some said that its message wasn't entirely clear, and that it was quite sub-par for Lee's usual work. Some also said that the characters did not develop enough, and became very one-dimensional. It was also criticized for being somewhat confusing: we do not learn Girl 6's real name until the final scene of the movie. Much more awkwardly, Isaiah Washington's character is never given an official name throughout the storyline. Despite the fact he is one of the three main roles in the movie, the end credits have him credited as "Shoplifter". Others said that the film was vibrant, quirky, and a nice departure from Spike's usual, message-heavy work. Many praised the fascinating soundtrack, composed by Prince. Soundtrack refers to the recorded sound accompanying a visual medium such as a motion picture, television show, or video game. ...

Current Avability

In 2006, Girl 6 finally saw its proper DVD release on its 10th anniversary through Anchor Bay Entertainment. Special features include a reasonable-length making of featurette and a reel of behind the scenes footage. However, no commentary is provided, simply for the fact that Anchor Bay reissued the film out of it's relative obscurity. In regards to its 10th Anniversary, the film also saw frequent rotation in 2006 on HBO along with a few other Spike Lee films like "Malcolm X" and "She Hate Me". This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... She Hate Me (2004) is a feature film directed by Spike Lee and starring Anthony Mackie, Kerry Washington, and Ellen Barkin. ...

See also

• Girl 6 album

Girl 6 is a Prince album released in 1996. ...

External links

• Girl 6 at the Internet Movie Database