“Life’s tragedy begins with the bond between parent and child.” —Ryūnosuke Akutagawa A father is sick, and the son is beckoned to his side. Though the set-up may be familiar, the execution is anything but. This is Columbus, the first movie … Continue reading COLUMBUS
Young, energetic stories need young, energetic voices, and that’s what The Edge of Seventeen has going for it. Written and directed by first-timer Kelly Fremon Craig, The Edge of Seventeen is a coming-of-age/high school drama littered with clichés and familiar moments but manages to … Continue reading THE EDGE OF SEVENTEEN
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