coming of age drama

  • The Starling Girl Movie Review: A Slow-Burning Portrait of Freedom

    The Starling Girl Movie Review: A Slow-Burning Portrait of Freedom

    The Starling Girl movie is a quiet yet unsettling drama that dives into the emotional world of a 17-year-old girl raised in a conservative Christian community. Directed by Laurel Parmet, this debut feature avoids clichés and delivers a grounded portrayal of adolescence, shame, and rebellion. It doesn’t scream to get your attention. It waits.…

  • Nadaaniyan Movie Review: A Disappointing Debut for Khushi Kapoor and Ibrahim Ali Khan

    Nadaaniyan Movie Review: A Disappointing Debut for Khushi Kapoor and Ibrahim Ali Khan

    There’s no way to describe Nadaaniyan. It’s an elegant romantic drama attuned to the aesthetics of elite Delhi high school life. It has also been mixed with a pinch of coming-of-age vibes, while the final outcome seems nowhere close to even a half-hearted attempt. Khushi and Ibrahim got their roles in in the film…