Tag: coming of age
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Crater – Review
Crater – Review 105 Minutes, Rated PG Written by John Griffin Directed by Kyle Patrick Alvarez **NOTE: this post may be updated with audio once we actually have the chance to talk about it. Until then, you can read Mark’s review below. Remember, though, you can listen to all our discussions of this and every…
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Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. – Review
Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. – Review 106 Minutes, Rated PG-13 Written by Kelly Fremon Craig and Judy Blume Directed by Kelly Fremon Craig **NOTE: this post will be updated with audio once we actually have the chance to talk about it. Until then, you can read Mark’s review below. Remember, though, you…
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The Fabelmans – Review
The Fabelmans – Review 151 Minutes, Rated PG-13 Written by Tony Kushner and Steven Spielberg Directed by Steven Spielberg **NOTE: this post will be updated with audio once we actually have the chance to talk about it. Until then, you can read Mark’s review below. Stay tuned.** Synopsis: Growing up in post-World War II…
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Bones and All – Review
Bones and All – Review 130 Minutes, Rated R Written by Luca Guadagnino Directed by David Kajganich **NOTE: Read Mark’s review below, then listen as he and Ryan discuss the film in more depth (along with GDT’s Pinocchio).** Synopsis: Bones and All is a story of first love between Maren, a young woman learning…
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Marvelous and the Black Hole – Movie Review
Marvelous and the Black Hole – Movie Review 81 Minutes, Not Rated Written and Directed by Kate Tsang Synopsis: A teenage delinquent befriends a surly magician who helps her navigate her inner demons and dysfunctional family with sleight of hand magic. A coming-of-age comedy that touches on unlikely friendships, grief, and finding hope in the…
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Girl Picture – Movie Review
Girl Picture – Movie Review 100 Minutes, Not Yet Rated Written by Ilone Ahti and Daniela Hakulinen Directed by Alli Haapasalo Synopsis: [Originally titled tytöt tytöt tytöt] Best friends Mimmi and Rönkkö have each other’s backs, always. They want to live adventurous lives, loaded with experiences and passion. Emma, on the contrary, has given her…