Quick Read Review Netflix’ straight to streaming films are somewhat of a mixed bag, especially those aimed at a young adult audience. But with Let it Snow, Netflix allows a solid cast to rise above the tinsel drenched romcom, creating something slightly different. Let it Snow knows how to pull all the strings associated with …
Back in 1981 Alvin Schwartz released the first volume of his Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark book series. Aimed at introducing children and young teens to the nightmare world of folk horror tales. The books were a huge success, mixing folklore with the inbuilt fears of childhood experience. Tales of mysterious creatures, ghosts …
There is always an inherent risk in placing adult themed comedy into the hands of a pre-pubescent cast. For many people the mix of child actors, bad language and sexual jokes can provide an uncomfortable viewing experience. As their adult comic sensibilities mix with pre-teen or (tween) performances. Good Boys therefore had a difficult path …
Bo Burnham’s stunning directorial debut Eighth Grade, is a beautiful reflection of early adolescence in all its awkwardness. The tentative steps into adulthood mixing with the humour of coming of age. Providing a truly remarkable film that captures the emotions, turmoil and development of being 13 in a fresh and natural style. Eighth Grade never …
Mid 90s is a beautiful exploration of early adolescence, encapsulating the fear, joy and naivety of early adult experiences with an unvarnished brush. The interface between peer groups and family is delivered with sincerity and dynamism with a visual aesthetic that encapsulates 1990s youth culture.
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High school coming out movies are a staple of LGBTQ cinema. Creating a challenge for new films in offering audiences themes and topics not already covered in a wide collective of films already within the genre. However with Giant Little Ones director Keith Behrman brings us a fresh twist on the genre while maintaining a …
Alexandre Moratto’s debut feature is a stunning and deeply emotional portrayal of a young mans journey through bereavement, isolation and family breakdown. Produced by the Quero Institute in Brazil with support from UNICEF. Socrates empowers at risk young people as producers, co-writers and actors. This input from young people gives Socrates a realism and natural …
Inspired by the real life story of Nora Monsecour. Lucas Dhont brings us a beautiful coming of age debut feature, exploring the emotional and physical complexity of transitioning gender for young people. Starting at one of the most prestigious dance schools in Belgium, Lara (Victor Polster) not only contends with the tough training of the …
By Neil Baker on Friday, March 1, 2019 Coming of age stories have existed in filmmaking for decades. Offering us a window into the complexity, joy, frustration and urgency of our teenage and early adult experiences. Often reflecting back to us the intense feelings and powerful experiences we have on our journey to adult life. …