This decade has been an interesting one to say the least. We have seen some of the best horror films in recent memory, the rise of very promising directors, the artistic decline of the Fast and Furious franchise, and the conclusion of the Star Wars series. We have comprised a list of our favorite films of the last 10 years and we are excited to see what the next decade has in store.
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Farewell From the Fall 2019 Film Studies Interns
Good morning, and in case I don’t see ya: Good afternoon, good evening, and good night! -Truman (Jim Carrey), The Truman Show
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Film Studies Paw-Cast Talks About: Film Scores
As the last podcast of the decade, the Cast talks about the film scores that made their favorite films so special.
The 400 Blows: A Bleak Glimpse Back At Adolescence
Growing up sucks and François Truffaut’s 1959 debut feature captures every gritty second of it. Much like the tumultuous transition that it solemnly transcribes onto celluloid, this coming of age film is timeless and is sure to keep you thinking well into adulthood.
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Poll Results: What’s Your Favorite Coming-of-Age Movie
Alright kids, that’s the sound of the late bell. After reliving all four years of high school, we asked you to vote for which coming-of-age films helped you get through it. This class will be three movies long, so here are the films that you chose to get you through it fastest:
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Film Studies Paw Cast Talks About: Coming-of-Age Movies
Join the Cast as they talk about what films formed their awkward years.
Lady Bird: Indie Gem or Not?
Greta Gerwig’s Lady Bird is your run-of-the-mill coming of age story disguised as an indie darling. Saoirse Ronan plays Christine “Lady Bird” McPherson, a senior in high school who is desperate to get out of her hometown in Sacramento. Gerwig was also raised in Sacramento and while Lady Bird is not autobiographical, the personal subject seems a good fit for the actress’s first solo-directed film. Lady Bird joins the drama club at her catholic school as a means of finding a place where she fits, she struggles with love, but her biggest issue is the turbulent relationship she shares with her mother. All of this is familiar coming-of age territory and unfortunately, Lady Bird doesn’t do much to set itself apart.