In 1983, residents of the San Fernando Valley and beyond were treated to one of the first teen movies to effectively establish the pastel-neon energy of 1980s pop culture, rewriting “Romeo & Juliet” into a peppy high school romance splitting…
Mickey and the Bear Movie Review: A familial strife that touches and brims with realness
A bevy of animals reside in Annabelle Attanasio’s debut feature. Anaconda, Montana is the setting. The high school’s sports team has a copperhead in its logo. Some dedicated close-ups of taxidermied fauna. And, of course, don’t forget the duo that makes…
Never Goin’ Back Movie Review: A daringly funny debut
It’s nothing new to see a coming-of-age picture wherein a couple of bright-eyed teens have dreams that far outstretch the confines of their dull, suburban lives. But as we are reminded time and time again, through the right lens, tired…