She Should Have Been Stephanie Plum ......

Moxie, Jersey tone, tomboyish, already established action hero, Lori Petty has it all.....hearing her read the Evanovich bounty hunter novels put the character into a solid, formidable place. Ah that is not to be, they've chosen someone else...more on that later.....
First notable on the sad cop show "Booker" featuring Richard Grieco- who's jump from "21 Jump street" was somehow awkward although I'm not sure why...... Any way- Lori was a stand out from that moment. Shortly after she is featured in our first film of the day....

"Point Break" (1991) - Smooth dark cop thriller - undercover with Keanu and Patrick in surfer style. Petty is tough and natural. Her acting instincts show up strong.

"A League of Their Own" (1992) - With a dominating cast including Madonna, Geena Davis, Rosie O'Donnell and the ever adorable big brother Tom Hanks- Petty easily keeps up and create a memorable performance. 


and last but never least.....

"Tank Girl" (1995) - (HEY! Que music!!!) - A fun thrill romp,Petty brings a buoyancy and sinewy rock attitude to this film. Not overly successful, but a great comic offering. There are times it moves too quickly to keep up with the music - but that doesn't deter from the complexity.