On her 21st birthday, Sasha sets out to buy alcohol because "that's what you do when you turn 21", but runs into unexpected issues securing the bag and coming to terms with the expectations she had for her 21-year-old self.
As this critic continues to look back at some of this Summer's films I have taken in, I would be remiss if I didn't mention one of the most overall unsettling trends in Hollywood over the last several years.....sequels, reboots, and remakes. Look, I am all for seeing more than one film for certain originals that made a splash, ie: "Jurassic Park", "Pirates of the Caribbean", "Transformers", etc.
As many of us know, Marvel Studios has taken an interest in women-led superhero films, but some of us are oblivious to the women behind the camera and pen.
John Fawcett’s "Ginger Snaps" intertwines the lore of the werewolf to the hellish experience of a young girl going through puberty.
Intergenerational friendships and community can be so powerful, and this was a great example.
The tale of two friends spans three films and gives wonderful representation for young girls everywhere.
