Mary Jane's Not a Virgin Anymore and the Films of Sarah Jacobson

American Genre Film Archive

Mary Jane's Not a Virgin Anymore and the Films of Sarah Jacobson

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This listing is for the standard edition Blu-ray. The limited edition slipcover was limited to 1,000 units and is sold out. The two versions are identical, aside from the slipcover.

The American Genre Film Archive (AGFA) represents the world's largest theatrical catalog of exploitation cinema. Their home video line presents a diverse selection of movies, ranging from new preservations of classics from the vast library of Something Weird to the wildest in shot-on-video (SOV) titles. Vinegar Syndrome’s sister company, OCN Distribution, is thrilled to be representing this diverse and unique home video line!

Sarah Jacobson's punk-spirited DIY films from the 1990s combine B-movie aesthetics and riot grrrl feminism, standing as a testament to the vision, determination, and raw talent of the “Queen of Underground Cinema.” MARY JANE'S NOT A VIRGIN ANYMORE (Jacobson's only feature film) is a vibrant and vital antidote to every phony Hollywood teen picture, bringing lo-fi realness to the coming-of-age genre. I WAS A TEENAGE SERIAL KILLER (Jacobson's underground sensation) is SLACKER meets Valerie Solanas, as a woman responds to catcalls, condescension, and bad sex the only way she knows how: murder. Taking on every major role of filmmaking from production through distribution, Sarah Jacobson was a shitkicker and rulebreaker, finding fans in filmmakers Allison Anders (GAS, FOOD LODGING) and Tamra Davis (CROSSROADS), as well as Kim Gordon of Sonic Youth.

directed by: Sarah Jacobson
starring: various
1988-2002 / 192 min (combined) / 1.33:1 / English DTS-HD MA 2.0

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Region Free Blu-ray
MARY JANE’S NOT A VIRGIN ANYMORE (1996, 95 mins) & I WAS A TEENAGE SERIAL KILLER (1993, 25 mins): Preserved from the only 16mm elements in existence
I WAS A TEENAGE SERIAL KILLER: Commentary with star Kristin Calabrese and Bleeding Skull’s Annie Choi
Short: SWEET MISS: THE DISCO YEARS (1988)
Short: ROAD MOVIE (OR WHAT I LEARNED IN A BUICK STATION WAGON) (1991)
Short: SFERIC WAVES (1996)
Short:TECHNICOLOR YAWN (1996)
Short: THE MAKING OF LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, FABULOUS STAINS (2000)
Short: BRA SHOPPING(2002)
Ephemera gallery
Booklet with writing from filmmaker Allison Anders, Annie Choi, and AGFA’s Alicia Coombs
English SDH subtitles

Overall rating: 4.652174 / 5 from 92 reviews.

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This Blu-ray collection from the American Genre Film Archive features Sarah Jacobson's punk-spirited DIY films, including her feature debut 'Mary Jane's Not a Virgin Anymore' and the cult classic 'I Was a Teenage Serial Killer'. Praised for its preservation quality, fantastic features, and stellar packaging, this release is a must-have for fans of underground cinema.

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Review highlights

"The film's looks are deliberately unpolished, enhancing its real and relatable vibe." — Walter P.
"Fantastic release and the 16mm restoration looks great." — Martin W.
"I love AGFA and their home video output." — Jonathan C.

Reviews

Downbeat DIY coming of age

"Such a talent lost too soon. Highly recommend this disc for any and all aspiring filmmakers. Go out and make it."

— Greg M. (4/5)

Nice collection. Great additional stuff.

"Nice collection. Great additional stuff. Dope slip!"

— Dominik W. (5/5)

Amazing release for an amazing

"Amazing release for an amazing filmmaker who left too soon. Extremely charming coming of age movie id recommend anyone check out regardless of the low budget."

— Sam A. (5/5)

Sarah Jacobson

"Nice addition to my collection."

— Frank B. (5/5)

Stellar package

"I got this one for free with points but would’ve paid full price. You get practically the entire filmography of the late filmmaker here, and the films are excellent. If you love underground indie cinema, this is a must-own. One of the best director sets AGFA has done."

— Aidan Z. (5/5)

Rebought for a friend!

"Rebought this during the sale for a friend because it feels like such a perfect intro to sex education films. The film’s rough edges are part of the appeal. It swings between awkward sincerity and surreal intensity, blending the textures of punk cinema, coming-of-age storytelling, and DIY educational video into something raw but magnetic. It also manages a rare balance, giving its female characters agency, showing solidarity between women, and acknowledging the complexity of male behavior without turning everyone into stereotypes."

— Mitchell C. (5/5)

Scrappy, super-fun, stuff!

"A perfect 90's indie time capsule, from a cool talent taken too soon."

— Ryan L. (4/5)

True Punk Filmmaking

"A fun time capsule of genuine DIY punk filmmaking and a glimpse into the culture at the time, with plenty of creativity to back up the angst"

— Jack B. (4/5)

Mary janes not a virgin anymore

"Definitely one of agfa's best releases"

— Gus T. (5/5)

An indie virtuouso with endless helpings of cool.

"As more and more movies as go through restoration, more attention is paid to the film movements outside the mainstream. Cancer took Sarah Jacobson from the world far too early. I knew almost nothing about her or her films when I dug in to this set, so the frustration is very strong that she passed away at such a young age. I truly hope this collection finds her some more new fans."

— Topi B. (5/5)