Pieces of a Woman is at its most interesting in the opening 30 minutes. The film begins by showing the entire labor process of Martha (Vanessa Kirby), who’s undergoing an at-home delivery of her first child with her partner Sean…
‘Honey Boy’ Review: Shia LaBeouf Delivers His Most Personal Performance Ever | Sundance 2019
It’s no secret that our traumas define us. They shape our decisions, relationships, and how we see the world. What doesn’t get shared often enough, though, is an articulation of personal trauma through our own acting. In many ways, Honey…
Still Digging “Holes,” 15 Years Later
The early star power of Shia LaBeouf outside of Even Stevens began fifteen years ago in a little Disney movie called Holes. A Shawshank Redemption for a younger generation, Holes remains a classic for its story of friendship and intertwining tales…
Borg vs McEnroe Serves up a Forgettable Sports Film
In the past year we’ve witnessed two of the most iconic tennis matches in sports history. First, it was feminist Billie Jean King versus sexist Bobby Riggs in 2017’s The Battle of the Sexes, and now it’s the stone-cold Bjorn…
52FilmsbyWomen 2018: American Honey [Column]
Film writer AJ Caulfield has taken the #52FilmsbyWomen pledge, where she will watch one movie directed by a women per week throughout 2018. Here on The Young Folks, AJ reflects on the films she’s viewed — including female-directed classics and…
Shia LaBeouf makes an impression in Man Down
Man Down, the new film by Dito Montiel, director of A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints, will finally hit theaters on December 2nd, after almost two years of buzz. The plot follows the story of a Marine returning home, chronicling…
Shia LaBeouf Parties Hard in First Trailer for American Honey
A24 has been on top of it this year. Their studio has been a shining star in the industry, taking in more of the diverse and controversial material. So far, they’ve released The Witch, The Lobster, and Green Room all…