Clueless

Shallow, rich and socially successful Cher is at the top of her Beverly Hills high school's pecking scale. Seeing herself as a matchmaker, Cher first coaxes two teachers into dating each other. Emboldened by her success, she decides to give hopelessly klutzy new student Tai a makeover. When Tai becomes more popular than she is, Cher realizes that her disapproving ex-stepbrother was right about how misguided she was — and falls for him.

Directed by Amy Heckerling, this playful adaptation of Jane Austen's Emma has continued to charm audiences with its fabulous fashions, cheeky dialogue, and quintessential high school drama.

The film will be introduced by Elisha Cohn, Associate Professor in the Department of Literatures in English.

Cosponsored by the Department of Literatures in English.

Part of our "Jane Austen at 250" series. Courtesy of Paramount Pictures and Swank Motion Pictures.