It's as unsparing a sketch of twentysomething life in New York City as American independent cinema has yet offered.

Berman’s strong performance carries [Smithereens] through some questionable narrative beats and weaker performance by some other cast members.

A spirited mix of indie grit and DIY aesthetics.

A punk classic, with a soundtrack that includes the Feelies and Richard Hell & the Voidoids. If anything, Wren's failures make it even more punk: she's following a city, a scene, and a dream -- no matter how desperate she becomes.