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The Edge of Seventeen - a third of the Holy Trinity of female coming-of-age

Coming of age films are my favourite type of film. They capture the awkwardness of adolescence and they chart the struggles of someone on...

At 20 years old, ‘Almost Famous’ still captures the beauties and tragedies of adolescence

It is surprising that Cameron Crowe’s music focused, semi-autobiographical love letter to 1970s rock begins with an Alvin and the...

Lady Bird’s bad decisions

After watching Lady Bird for the second time, I turned to my mum sitting next to me almost in tears, a rare sight for this strong...

“I am in love with this!” - The enduring draw of Whip It

If I had to explain the concept of a guilty pleasure to someone, I would invite them to a screening of Whip It. The experience of...

10 Things I Hate About You – Planet Loser vs. Planet Look at Me, Look at Me

What do you get when you put together a Heath Ledger rendition of ‘Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You’, a classic 90s wardrobe and dialogue...

Mrs America - Feminist masterpiece or just another cat-fight?

During lockdown, I have enjoyed feeling genderless. I’ve barely worn makeup or high heels. I haven’t been outside enough to be cat...

Why Mignonnes isn't what you think it is

“I really hope that once the film comes out, they will watch it, and they will understand that those who were criticizing me were...

Babyteeth – The growing pains of slowly dying

Babyteeth is a warm and familiar coming-of-age story but this time with the girl, Milla, coming to terms with her terminal illness. She...

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