The Young Folks team has come together to list the very best in entertainment and pop culture for the year 2014! 2014 was a wonderfully eclectic year in movies with few common threads aside from independent cinema making a tremendous…
Music at the Movies: Best Use of Music in Films of 2014
I love a great hook, a moment where the song in the background and the storyline mesh in such a way that it elevates what’s happening onscreen. Almost Famous is my favorite movie and it’s helped by the film’s astounding usage of…
‘Boyhood’ leads 2014 Gotham Awards Nominations
It’s beginning to be that time of year, and I’m not talking about the holidays. Awards season kicked off with today’s Gotham Awards nominations. The Gotham Awards give recognition to independent film and nominate the best indies, along with breakout…
Women in Film Wednesday: Obvious Child (2014)
I don’t believe I’ve ever watched a film that spoke so frankly about womanhood. Obvious Child is crass, it’s sweet, it’s funny and intelligent, and most importantly it’s relatable to young women. Jenny Slate (known for the oddball characters she…
Obvious Child “Prize Pack” Giveaway
Hello-Bostonian film fans. If you are in the Boston area and are 18+, check out our contest to win a free plus-one pass to see the film Obvious Child, a tank top, and a “One Night Stand Kit.” Starring Jenny Slate…
5 Movies Starring SNL Veterans: How’d They Do?
Saturday Night Live, for nearly forty years, has allowed talented comics to gain a foothold in the entertainment industry. From Bill Murray to Kristen Wiig, many comedians have been able to pursue lucrative film careers once they’ve built up a…