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* BurnBabyBurn: The second-to-last scene of the film [[spoiler:shows Denton burning memoribilia which was supposedly related to his relationship with Roxy.]]
* CharacterTitle: Although Roxy is only the constent talk of the town while the story mostly centers on Dinky [[spoiler:(Roxy is only shown through flashbacks and suggestive shots, and doesn't make any official appearance throughout the whole film)]].
* CharacterTitle: Although Roxy is only the constent talk of the town while the story mostly centers on Dinky [[spoiler:(Roxy is only shown through flashbacks and suggestive shots, and doesn't make any official appearance throughout the whole film)]].
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* BurnBabyBurn: The second-to-last scene of the film [[spoiler:shows Denton burning memoribilia memorabilia which was supposedly related to his relationship with Roxy.]]
* CharacterTitle: Although Roxy is only theconstent constant talk of the town while the story mostly centers on Dinky [[spoiler:(Roxy is only shown through flashbacks and suggestive shots, and doesn't make any official appearance throughout the whole film)]].
* CharacterTitle: Although Roxy is only the
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* TheGhost: Roxy is the constent talk of the town, with different inhabitants of Clyde talking about how she became famous. [[spoiler:She never properly appears in the movie and doesn't return to Clyde.]]
* GriefInducedSplit: Denton reveals that [[spoiler:their daughter was born [[PrematureBirthDrama three months premature]] and died as a result, causing Roxy's departure.]]
* GriefInducedSplit: Denton reveals that [[spoiler:their daughter was born [[PrematureBirthDrama three months premature]] and died as a result, causing Roxy's departure.]]
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* TheGhost: Roxy is the constent constant talk of the town, with different inhabitants of Clyde talking about how she became famous. [[spoiler:She never properly appears in the movie and doesn't return to Clyde.]]
* GriefInducedSplit: Denton reveals that[[spoiler:their [[spoiler:his daughter with Roxy was born [[PrematureBirthDrama three months premature]] and died as a result, causing Roxy's departure.]]
* GriefInducedSplit: Denton reveals that
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* OneWomanSong: One song off the original soundtrack is named after Roxy. A fictional singer named wrote the song for her and it became a hit.
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* OneWomanSong: One song off the original soundtrack is named after Roxy. A fictional singer named wrote the song for her and it became a hit.
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* TroubledTeen: Describes Dinky pretty well.
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* TroubledTeen: Describes Dinky pretty well.She is a loner and bullied by others.
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* LegFocus: Subverted. The introductory shot of Elizabeth features her legs wearing stilettos and the next scene focuses on Dinky's large dirty boots, cutting off any appeal.
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--> '''Gerald''': You think Dinky will like me ?
--> '''Beanie''': You look ugly!
--> '''Gerald''': I know.
* ShesGotLegs: Subverted. The introductory shot of Elizabeth features her legs wearing stilettos and the next scene focuses on Dinky's large dirty boots, cutting off any appeal.
--> '''Beanie''': You look ugly!
--> '''Gerald''': I know.
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* ShesGotLegs: Subverted. The introductory shot of Elizabeth features her legs wearing stilettos and the next scene focuses on Dinky's large dirty boots, cutting off any appeal.
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* AdoptionAngst: Dinky is an adopted child who wants to know more about her real parents. [[spoiler: She believes Roxy Carmichael is her mother but is proven wrong by Denton.]]
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* AdoptionAngst: Dinky is an adopted child who wants to know more about her real parents. [[spoiler: She [[spoiler:She believes Roxy Carmichael is her mother but is proven wrong by Denton.]]
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* CharacterTitle: Although Roxy is only the constent talk of the town while the story mostly centers on Dinky [[spoiler: (Roxy is only shown through flashbacks and suggestive shots, and doesn't make any official appearance throughout the whole film)]].
* CharacterTitle: Although Roxy is only the constent talk of the town while the story mostly centers on Dinky [[spoiler: (Roxy is only shown through flashbacks and suggestive shots, and doesn't make any official appearance throughout the whole film)]].
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* BurnBabyBurn: The second-to-last scene of the film [[spoiler: shows [[spoiler:shows Denton burning memoribilia which was supposedly related to his relationship with Roxy.]]
* CharacterTitle: Although Roxy is only the constent talk of the town while the story mostly centers on Dinky[[spoiler: (Roxy [[spoiler:(Roxy is only shown through flashbacks and suggestive shots, and doesn't make any official appearance throughout the whole film)]].
* CharacterTitle: Although Roxy is only the constent talk of the town while the story mostly centers on Dinky
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* TheFaceless: [[spoiler: Roxy Carmichael is never properly seen in the movie.]]
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* TheFaceless: [[spoiler: Roxy [[spoiler:Roxy Carmichael is never properly seen in the movie.]]
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* TheGhost: Roxy is the constent talk of the town, with different inhabitants of Clyde talking about how she became famous. [[spoiler: She never properly appears in the movie and doesn't return to Clyde.]]
* TheGhost: Roxy is the constent talk of the town, with different inhabitants of Clyde talking about how she became famous. [[spoiler: She never properly appears in the movie and doesn't return to Clyde.]]
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* TheGhost: Roxy is the constent talk of the town, with different inhabitants of Clyde talking about how she became famous.
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* IntelligenceEqualsIsolation: Dinkie, despite her reputation as an outcast, is a smart student according to her counsellor.
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* IntelligenceEqualsIsolation: Dinkie, Dinky, despite her reputation as an outcast, is a smart student student, according to her counsellor.
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* PrematureBirthDrama: [[spoiler: Roxy had a baby which was born 3 months too early. Dinky is convinced she is that baby but Denton confirms to her that the baby died.]]
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* PrematureBirthDrama: [[spoiler: Roxy [[spoiler:Roxy had a baby which was born 3 three months too early. Dinky is convinced she is that baby but Denton confirms to her that the baby died.]]
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* ShoutOut: To the film ''Film/RosemarysBaby''. Dinkie mentions how her mother was obsessed with it.
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* ShoutOut: To the film ''Film/RosemarysBaby''. Dinkie Dinky mentions how her mother was obsessed with it.
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* TitleDrop: Subverted. [[spoiler: The film's last line spoken by Gerald is: "Welcome home, Dinky Bossetti."]]
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* TitleDrop: Subverted. [[spoiler: The [[spoiler:The film's last line spoken by Gerald is: "Welcome home, Dinky Bossetti."]]
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''Welcome Home, Roxy Carmichael'' is a 1990 American comedy-drama film directed by Jim Abrahams (of Creator/ZuckerAbrahamsAndZucker fame), starring Creator/WinonaRyder and Creator/JeffDaniels.
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''Welcome Home, Roxy Carmichael'' is a 1990 American comedy-drama film directed by Jim Abrahams (of Creator/ZuckerAbrahamsAndZucker fame), fame) and starring Creator/WinonaRyder and Creator/JeffDaniels.
Creator/JeffDaniels. The supporting cast includes Creator/LailaRobins, Creator/GrahamBeckel and Creator/FrancesFisher.
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''Welcome Home, Roxy Carmichael'' is an American drama film directed by Jim Abrahams (of Creator/ZuckerAbrahamsAndZucker fame). It stars Creator/WinonaRyder and Creator/JeffDaniels and was released in 1990.
After she left the town of Clyde, Ohio following the birth of her child, Roxy Carmichael became a superstar as well as the legend of her hometown (to the point that her house has become its own museum). 15 years later, she announces her comeback much to the town's excitement (but not to Denton who was Roxy's fiance and struggles to get over his relationship with her). Meanwhile, Dinky Bossetti is a lonely [[TroubledTeen troubling teenager]] who has a fascination over Roxy, and as she keeps getting information from Denton, she might get a bigger picture on what's behind Clyde's local icon.
After she left the town of Clyde, Ohio following the birth of her child, Roxy Carmichael became a superstar as well as the legend of her hometown (to the point that her house has become its own museum). 15 years later, she announces her comeback much to the town's excitement (but not to Denton who was Roxy's fiance and struggles to get over his relationship with her). Meanwhile, Dinky Bossetti is a lonely [[TroubledTeen troubling teenager]] who has a fascination over Roxy, and as she keeps getting information from Denton, she might get a bigger picture on what's behind Clyde's local icon.
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''Welcome Home, Roxy Carmichael'' is an a 1990 American drama comedy-drama film directed by Jim Abrahams (of Creator/ZuckerAbrahamsAndZucker fame). It stars fame), starring Creator/WinonaRyder and Creator/JeffDaniels and was released in 1990.
Creator/JeffDaniels.
After she left the town of Clyde, Ohio following the birth of her child, Roxy Carmichael became asuperstar movie star as well as the legend of her hometown home town (to the point that where her house has become its own museum). 15 years later, she announces her comeback comeback, much to the town's excitement (but excitement--but not to Denton Webb (Daniels), who was Roxy's fiance her fiancé and struggles to get over his relationship with her). her. Meanwhile, Dinky Bossetti (Ryder) is a lonely lonely, [[TroubledTeen troubling troubled teenager]] who has a fascination over Roxy, and as she keeps getting information from Denton, she might begins to get a bigger picture on what's behind Clyde's local icon.
After she left the town of Clyde, Ohio following the birth of her child, Roxy Carmichael became a
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''Welcome Home, Roxy Carmichael'' is an American drama film directed by Jim Abrahams (of Creator/ZuckerAbrahamsAndZucker fame). It stars Creator/WinonaRyder and Creator/JeffDaniels. It Creator/JeffDaniels and was released in 1990.
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* AdoptionAngst: Dinky is an adopted child who wants to know more about her real parents. [[spoiler: She believes Roxy Carmichael is her mother but is proven wrong by Denton.]]
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''Welcome Home, Roxy Carmichael'' is an American drama film directed by Jim Abrahams (of Creator/ZuckerAbrahamsAndZucker fame). It stars Creator/WinonaRyder and Creator/JeffDaniels.
Creator/JeffDaniels. It was released in 1990.
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''Welcome Back, Home, Roxy Carmichael'' is an American drama film directed by Jim Abrahams (of Creator/ZuckerAbrahamsAndZucker fame). It stars Creator/WinonaRyder and Creator/JeffDaniels.
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* AnimalLover: Dinky takes care of various animals at "The Ark", an isolated grounded boat.
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* FeetFirstIntroduction: The first shot featuring Elizabeth focuses on her legs wearing stilettos. It is then followed by a shot of Dinky's messy boots.
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* GrossoutFakeout: While Denton is trying on a suit and is measured by the shopkeeper, her boyfriend arrives at the store and believes she is giving Denton a blowjob.
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* ProductPlacement: Roxy carries a Louis Vuitton suitcase.
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* SuggestiveCollision: Gerald runs after Dinky and fall together in a position which could lead to kissing.
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''Welcome Back, Roxy Carmichael'' is an American drama film directed by Jim Abrahams (of Creator/ZuckerAbrahamsAndZucker fame). It stars Creator/WinonaRyder and Creator/JeffDaniels.
After she left the town of Clyde, Ohio following the birth of her child, Roxy Carmichael became a superstar as well as the legend of her hometown (to the point that her house has become its own museum). 15 years later, she announces her comeback much to the town's excitement (but not to Denton who was Roxy's fiance and struggles to get over his relationship with her). Meanwhile, Dinky Bossetti is a lonely [[TroubledTeen troubling teenager]] who has a fascination over Roxy, and as she keeps getting information from Denton, she might get a bigger picture on what's behind Clyde's local icon.
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!! ''This film provides examples of:''
* AllOfTheOtherReindeer: Dinky is either picked on by other teenagers or disregarded by the town's adults early in the film.
* BlankStare: Early in the film, Dinky gives one to Evelyn and Gerald after he makes a comment about her look.
* BurnBabyBurn: The second-to-last scene of the film [[spoiler: shows Denton burning memoribilia which was supposedly related to his relationship with Roxy.]]
* CharacterTitle: Although Roxy is only the constent talk of the town while the story mostly centers on Dinky [[spoiler: (Roxy is only shown through flashbacks and suggestive shots, and doesn't make any official appearance throughout the whole film)]].
* {{Chickification}}: On the advice of her counsellor Elizabeth, Dinky trims her WildHair. This is the first step of a process where she gets rid of her black/boy-ish attire for a pink aesthetic (it makes sense in the context of the film since she's obsessed with Roxy Carmichael to the point of wanting to look like her).
* TheCoverChangesTheGender: During the party dedicated to Roxy's return, a cover band plays Music/FrankSinatra's "My Way" with a gender twist since it's a woman singing it.
* CoverVersion: {{Music/Steppenwolf}}'s "Born To Be Wild" and Music/FrankSinatra's "My Way" are played by a cover band during the welcoming party dedicated to Roxy.
* EatingLunchAlone: How Dinky eats at the lunchcourt during one scene. It also involves other students throwing food at her until Elizabeth intervenes.
* TheFaceless: [[spoiler: Roxy Carmichael is never properly seen in the movie.]]
* FreezeFrameEnding
* TheGhost: Roxy is the constent talk of the town, with different inhabitants of Clyde talking about how she became famous. [[spoiler: She never properly appears in the movie and doesn't return to Clyde.]]
* IntelligenceEqualsIsolation: Dinkie, despite her reputation as an outcast, is a smart student according to her counsellor.
* IntergenerationalFriendship: Dinky (troubled teenager) and Elizabeth (School counsellor). The two go from a student-mentor relationship to a much friendlier one afterwards.
* InterruptedIntimacy: Dinky catches her parents having sex, much to her shock.
* MakingLoveInAllTheWrongPlaces: Dinky's parents decide to have sex in their carpet shop. [[PlayedForLaughs Which obviously leads to Dinky catching them by surprise]].
* TheMentor: Elizabeth acts as one while counselling Dinky. The two bond together and end up spending time together outside school.
* MissingMom: The first scene of the film shows Roxy planning to leave her town as well as Denton and their baby.
* OneWomanSong: One song off the original soundtrack is named after Roxy. A fictional singer named wrote the song for her and it became a hit.
* PrematureBirthDrama: [[spoiler: Roxy had a baby which was born 3 months too early. Dinky is convinced she is that baby but Denton confirms to her that the baby died.]]
* PubescentBraces: Gerald wears some near the end of the film on purpose.
* ShoutOut: To the film ''Film/RosemarysBaby''. Dinkie mentions how her mother was obsessed with it.
* TitleDrop: Subverted. [[spoiler: The film's last line spoken by Gerald is: "Welcome home, Dinky Bossetti."]]
* {{Tomboy}}: Dinky's outfit can be defined that way at the start of the film.
* TroubledTeen: Describes Dinky pretty well.
* WildHair: Dinky's. She later trims it on her counsellor's advice.
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''Welcome Back, Roxy Carmichael'' is an American drama film directed by Jim Abrahams (of Creator/ZuckerAbrahamsAndZucker fame). It stars Creator/WinonaRyder and Creator/JeffDaniels.
After she left the town of Clyde, Ohio following the birth of her child, Roxy Carmichael became a superstar as well as the legend of her hometown (to the point that her house has become its own museum). 15 years later, she announces her comeback much to the town's excitement (but not to Denton who was Roxy's fiance and struggles to get over his relationship with her). Meanwhile, Dinky Bossetti is a lonely [[TroubledTeen troubling teenager]] who has a fascination over Roxy, and as she keeps getting information from Denton, she might get a bigger picture on what's behind Clyde's local icon.
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!! ''This film provides examples of:''
* AllOfTheOtherReindeer: Dinky is either picked on by other teenagers or disregarded by the town's adults early in the film.
* BlankStare: Early in the film, Dinky gives one to Evelyn and Gerald after he makes a comment about her look.
* BurnBabyBurn: The second-to-last scene of the film [[spoiler: shows Denton burning memoribilia which was supposedly related to his relationship with Roxy.]]
* CharacterTitle: Although Roxy is only the constent talk of the town while the story mostly centers on Dinky [[spoiler: (Roxy is only shown through flashbacks and suggestive shots, and doesn't make any official appearance throughout the whole film)]].
* {{Chickification}}: On the advice of her counsellor Elizabeth, Dinky trims her WildHair. This is the first step of a process where she gets rid of her black/boy-ish attire for a pink aesthetic (it makes sense in the context of the film since she's obsessed with Roxy Carmichael to the point of wanting to look like her).
* TheCoverChangesTheGender: During the party dedicated to Roxy's return, a cover band plays Music/FrankSinatra's "My Way" with a gender twist since it's a woman singing it.
* CoverVersion: {{Music/Steppenwolf}}'s "Born To Be Wild" and Music/FrankSinatra's "My Way" are played by a cover band during the welcoming party dedicated to Roxy.
* EatingLunchAlone: How Dinky eats at the lunchcourt during one scene. It also involves other students throwing food at her until Elizabeth intervenes.
* TheFaceless: [[spoiler: Roxy Carmichael is never properly seen in the movie.]]
* FreezeFrameEnding
* TheGhost: Roxy is the constent talk of the town, with different inhabitants of Clyde talking about how she became famous. [[spoiler: She never properly appears in the movie and doesn't return to Clyde.]]
* IntelligenceEqualsIsolation: Dinkie, despite her reputation as an outcast, is a smart student according to her counsellor.
* IntergenerationalFriendship: Dinky (troubled teenager) and Elizabeth (School counsellor). The two go from a student-mentor relationship to a much friendlier one afterwards.
* InterruptedIntimacy: Dinky catches her parents having sex, much to her shock.
* MakingLoveInAllTheWrongPlaces: Dinky's parents decide to have sex in their carpet shop. [[PlayedForLaughs Which obviously leads to Dinky catching them by surprise]].
* TheMentor: Elizabeth acts as one while counselling Dinky. The two bond together and end up spending time together outside school.
* MissingMom: The first scene of the film shows Roxy planning to leave her town as well as Denton and their baby.
* OneWomanSong: One song off the original soundtrack is named after Roxy. A fictional singer named wrote the song for her and it became a hit.
* PrematureBirthDrama: [[spoiler: Roxy had a baby which was born 3 months too early. Dinky is convinced she is that baby but Denton confirms to her that the baby died.]]
* PubescentBraces: Gerald wears some near the end of the film on purpose.
* ShoutOut: To the film ''Film/RosemarysBaby''. Dinkie mentions how her mother was obsessed with it.
* TitleDrop: Subverted. [[spoiler: The film's last line spoken by Gerald is: "Welcome home, Dinky Bossetti."]]
* {{Tomboy}}: Dinky's outfit can be defined that way at the start of the film.
* TroubledTeen: Describes Dinky pretty well.
* WildHair: Dinky's. She later trims it on her counsellor's advice.
