The Way, Way Back is a poignant coming-of-age story and marked the 10th anniversary of its theatrical release this past summer. This film is a case of awards making a difference. Searchlight considered going forward at one point in 2007. However, it wasn’t until Nat Faxon and Jim Rash won an Oscar for their work on The Descendants for things to start falling into place. That was what ultimately sealed the deal when it came…
"The Way, Way Back: A Poignant Coming-of-Age Story"Tag: AnnaSophia Robb
Words on Bathroom Walls explores a high school student’s schizophrenia diagnosis in a way that does not make it a stigma to discuss. If you were to go into the film without knowing anything, I wouldn’t blame you if you thought it was supernatural. We quickly learn that we’re seeing things through Adam’s (Charlie Plummer) eyes. And just as quick, we learn that Adam also suffers from a mental illness. Adam wants to be a…
"Words on Bathroom Walls: Charlie Plummer Is A Star"