Movies
Reviews
- All Canadian Cinema European Cinema Classic Movies American cinema
  
  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.
  
  European Cinema
  
  The German Lesson (2019)
  
  The German Lesson is a Coming-of-Age film characterized by a beautifully structured and impactful screenplay.
Music
- 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.
  
  Introduction
  
  Introducing Christian Lalama (2016)
  
  Introducing Christian Lalama, a 13-year-old Canadian musical artist who's star is on the rise.
- 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.
  
  Reviews
  
  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!
  
  Books
  
  Book Review: What Cathy Saw and other stories
  
  A highly original, well-written collection of four whimsical, yet often intense, short stories.

Movies
Reviews
- All Canadian Cinema European Cinema Classic Movies American cinema
  
  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.
  
  European Cinema
  
  The German Lesson (2019)
  
  The German Lesson is a Coming-of-Age film characterized by a beautifully structured and impactful screenplay.
Music
- 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.
  
  Introduction
  
  Introducing Christian Lalama (2016)
  
  Introducing Christian Lalama, a 13-year-old Canadian musical artist who's star is on the rise.
- 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.
  
  Reviews
  
  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!
  
  Books
  
  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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Baby Bump (2015)

A provocative, even vulgar at times, portrayal of growing up from a child's perspective.

Bloody Kids (1979)

A dark story of a disturbed youth who persuades his easily-led school friend to take part in a prank that goes too far.

Tommy (2011)

Combining grotesque fantasy and reality, Tommy shows the influence dysfunctional families can have on children in a manner that is sometimes shocking.

The Darkness is Close Behind (2011)

The Darkness is Close Behind is a story of failures, maturity and responsibility that won't leave you indifferent.

The Son of the Shark (1993)

The Son of the Shark follows the harsh life and adventures of two 10-year-old brothers through their rebellion against society, with all its norms and expectations.

The issue of how children are affected by violence in the media today is not a new one....I found this film very disturbing and it got me thinking about the violence children are exposed to via various media and games they play these days. Whether violence in the various media and in video games that children play these days negatively affects them or not, Director Christian Molina has stated in an interview that he "wanted to educate the viewer to draw his own conclusions". In "I Want To Be A Soldier", he's met his goal.