Anyone’s Ghost by August Thompson depicts the lonely life of fifteen-year-old Theron David Alden, transformed when he meets Jake during one unforgettable summer in rural New England. Jake is seventeen, like-minded regarding drugs and bands, and owns the same driving force to oblivion! Six years later in New York City, too-short, enraptured nights change their lives … [Read more...] about Anyone’s Ghost by August Thompson – Book Review
coming of age
Ask Me Again by Clare Sestanovitch – Book Review
Ask Me Again by Clare Sestanovitch - Eva is sixteen years old and living in middle-class Brooklyn when she meets Jamie by chance. He is the same age, but living the life of the super-rich in upper Manhattan. Eva is attentive, guarded and eager to appear normal. In contrast, Jamie is fearless, mystifying and outlandish. Eva’s family is kind and hospitable, but Jamie avoids going … [Read more...] about Ask Me Again by Clare Sestanovitch – Book Review
Big Time Adolescence – Brisbane International Film Festival Review
The "coming of age" sub-genre of teen films often have to walk a fine line in how they present both the teenagers experiencing whatever narrative-specific challenges and the parents who are, at times, helpless to assist them. Here is where Big Time Adolescence flexes its intelligence, understanding that these teens are essentially still children and need to learn from their … [Read more...] about Big Time Adolescence – Brisbane International Film Festival Review