Posts Tagged ‘Coming of Age’

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Days of the Bagnold Summer

June 4, 2020

An impressive low key debut for Simon Bird in the director's chair, Days of the Bagnold Summer is a quaint and charming story, told especially well through the spirited performances of Earl Cave and Monica Dolan.

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by Oliver Woodings

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To The Stars

May 31, 2020

A simmering coming-of-age drama that is mostly grounded in its portrayal of a blossoming friendship, To The Stars unnecessarily overshoots in its third act to take some shine from the final product.

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by Sean Burton

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The Half of It

May 21, 2020

The Half of It is exactly that. A movie halfway to success because of an over reliance on surface-level mushiness. If you can indulge and enjoy that, it'll be a glass half full rather than empty.

by Oliver Woodings

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The Devil’s Playground

August 10, 2019

The Devils Playground is thoughtful debut film from one of Australia's finest directors. A semi-autobiographical tale of temptation and sexuality in a tightly repressed convent.

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by Oliver Woodings

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Lady Bird

February 16, 2018

Greta Gerwig's coming of age comedy features a strong performance from its lead females and feels authentic in its scenarios.

by Sean Burton

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