A vibrant coming-of-age story about an awkward teenager in California in 2008 is also a love letter to the director’s mother. By Alissa Wilkinson When you purchase a ticket for an independently ...

Alexandra Miller is an LA-born and based writer. She primarily writes about period TV shows and upcoming film releases, but loves to cover anything with a unique concept. Every time the coming-of-age ...

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Finding your way as a teenager can be brutal. A whirlwind of big emotions and desires is tough to make sense of, let alone communicate. The need for social acceptance can feel intensely urgent, even ...