Owen Kline makes his directorial debut with the raunchy coming-of-age romp, Funny Pages. Taking inspiration from illustrations of R. Crumb, Peter Bagge, and Daniel Clowes, the film is chock full of interesting faces, comedic cringe, and seedy silliness. It’s a grimy good time, and one of the year’s funniest flicks!
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Writer/director Paul Thomas Anderson resurrects the San Fernando Valley of the early 1970s in his latest charmer, Licorice Pizza. Blending coming-of-age, hangout, and romantic comedy elements ,PTA pulls from his childhood as well as his past catalogue to create his most enchanting, laugh-out-loud film to date.
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Baby, Don’t Cry recently had its world premiere at the 2021 Fantasia International Film Festival. Directed by Jesse Dvorak, who works from a script by Zita Bai (who also stars as the titular Baby), the film delves into the dark side of the coming-of-age genre (similarly to 2017’s Raw), giving audiences an unflinching look at a toxic romance and codependency.
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Long Gone By writer/director, Andrew Morgan, is back with a new feature, which he conceived, shot, and completed during the 2020 pandemic. Contrasting the darker heaviness of Long Gone By with something much more airy and earnest, Morgan and his team create a quietly intoxicating and warmly spirited character-driven drama about self-discovery.
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Writer/director Emma Seligman makes her feature film debut with the incisive comedy, Shiva Baby. Elevated by Rachel Sennott’s commanding lead performance and teeming with palpably anxious energy, Seligman’s assured hands skillfully craft an unforgettable chamber piece about growing up, full of awkwardness, tension, and hilarity.
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Writer Rex Reyes and director Kyung Sok Kim craft a heartbreaking and honest coming-of-age story that’s personal to the touch with Furthest From. A bittersweet portrait of loss and loneliness with a soft, positive-leaning conclusion, the short will seize you with its emotional sincerity and gorgeous cinematography.
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With Kajillionaire, writer/director Miranda July showcases her unique vision in ways that win big. Combining elements of crime, romance, drama, and comedy with an excellent cast, July creates an odd-ball coming-of-age film that’s surprisingly refreshing in its depth, oddity, and execution.
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