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Cyanide (2013)
A boy anxiously awaits his father’s return from prison after creating and building up an idealized and heroic father-figure.Escape Into The Wild / L’Echappee sauvage (2017)
A nostalgia-soaked visual journey into one's childhood, Escape Into The Wild is shot in a manner emphasizing the innocence and beauty of youth and the world surrounding us.The German Lesson (2019)
The German Lesson is a Coming-of-Age film characterized by a beautifully structured and impactful screenplay.
- Music
Introducing Jensen Gering
He might look like a model (and he is), but it is clear that 12 year old Jensen Gering is also a singer and a musician with a lot more to deliver.Introducing Daniel Porter
Introducing up and coming musician Daniel Porter -- a 14 year old (at the time of this writing) guitar player and singer.Introducing Rutger Garekht
Rutger Garekht has the ability to transmit the emotions and the mood of his songs to the audience in an immaculate manner.Kain Rivers: The Boy with Three Names
A young singer whose talents make him one to watch for in the future.The Tyler Project: Introducing Tyler Lorette
Introducing Tyler Lorette with a review of three well-produced songs that reveal his charmingly clear voice and asserts his musical ability.- Interviews in Music
- Articles
Coming-of-Age Motifs in Stranger Things
"Stranger Things" is the hit of the summer and, despite the spooky details, at its heart the show is a Coming-of-Age story with mass appeal.Why Kids Love Coming-of-Age Movies
Coming-of-Age movies often present life issues and challenges from the perspective of a child or teenager. They are appropriate for their age and help parents explain various aspects of how these issues can best be approached.Top 10 Kids of Horror
In honor of Halloween, we've compiled a Top Ten list of terrifying child actors who have starred in movies featuring nightmarish metaphors for the loss of innocence.The Value of Coming-of-Age Movies
Coming-of-Age films fall into a genre of films with plots revolving around a young person's transition into adulthood. Explore their values in this article.Bulgarian Coming of Age Movies
Here are brief reviews of seven classic Coming-of-Age films from Bulgaria from the "Golden Age" of that genre in that country.
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A Book Review: Me and You by Niccolo Ammaniti
Set in Italy, this is a story about an introverted 14 year old boy from Rome who has troubles fitting in.Book Review: The Misfits by James Howe
An engaging story about four middle school students and getting to know each other's unique traits, quirks, and personalities.A book review : Greyhound by Steffan Piper
Twelve-year-old Sebastian Ranes finds himself alone on a Greyhound bus on a coast-to-coast journey across the United States. A Coming-of-Age novel that is much more.Book review: Scar Island by Dan Gemeinhart
A dark and compelling Coming-of-Age adventure with a fast paced and engaging narrative. Recommended!Book Review: What Cathy Saw and other stories
A highly original, well-written collection of four whimsical, yet often intense, short stories.
- Movies
- Reviews
Cyanide (2013)
A boy anxiously awaits his father’s return from prison after creating and building up an idealized and heroic father-figure.Escape Into The Wild / L’Echappee sauvage (2017)
A nostalgia-soaked visual journey into one's childhood, Escape Into The Wild is shot in a manner emphasizing the innocence and beauty of youth and the world surrounding us.The German Lesson (2019)
The German Lesson is a Coming-of-Age film characterized by a beautifully structured and impactful screenplay.
- Music
Introducing Jensen Gering
He might look like a model (and he is), but it is clear that 12 year old Jensen Gering is also a singer and a musician with a lot more to deliver.Introducing Daniel Porter
Introducing up and coming musician Daniel Porter -- a 14 year old (at the time of this writing) guitar player and singer.Introducing Rutger Garekht
Rutger Garekht has the ability to transmit the emotions and the mood of his songs to the audience in an immaculate manner.Kain Rivers: The Boy with Three Names
A young singer whose talents make him one to watch for in the future.The Tyler Project: Introducing Tyler Lorette
Introducing Tyler Lorette with a review of three well-produced songs that reveal his charmingly clear voice and asserts his musical ability.- Interviews in Music
- Articles
Coming-of-Age Motifs in Stranger Things
"Stranger Things" is the hit of the summer and, despite the spooky details, at its heart the show is a Coming-of-Age story with mass appeal.Why Kids Love Coming-of-Age Movies
Coming-of-Age movies often present life issues and challenges from the perspective of a child or teenager. They are appropriate for their age and help parents explain various aspects of how these issues can best be approached.Top 10 Kids of Horror
In honor of Halloween, we've compiled a Top Ten list of terrifying child actors who have starred in movies featuring nightmarish metaphors for the loss of innocence.The Value of Coming-of-Age Movies
Coming-of-Age films fall into a genre of films with plots revolving around a young person's transition into adulthood. Explore their values in this article.Bulgarian Coming of Age Movies
Here are brief reviews of seven classic Coming-of-Age films from Bulgaria from the "Golden Age" of that genre in that country.
- BETM
- Books
A Book Review: Me and You by Niccolo Ammaniti
Set in Italy, this is a story about an introverted 14 year old boy from Rome who has troubles fitting in.Book Review: The Misfits by James Howe
An engaging story about four middle school students and getting to know each other's unique traits, quirks, and personalities.A book review : Greyhound by Steffan Piper
Twelve-year-old Sebastian Ranes finds himself alone on a Greyhound bus on a coast-to-coast journey across the United States. A Coming-of-Age novel that is much more.Book review: Scar Island by Dan Gemeinhart
A dark and compelling Coming-of-Age adventure with a fast paced and engaging narrative. Recommended!Book Review: What Cathy Saw and other stories
A highly original, well-written collection of four whimsical, yet often intense, short stories.
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