Every so often a film director comes along who feels fresh and exciting. In recent years film makers like Damien Chazelle, Dee Rees, and Sean Baker have generated this kind of buzz, and actor-turned-director Greta Gerwig more than qualifies for this list with the astounding Lady Bird.
Set in 2002, Saoirse Ronan plays the title role of teenager Christine ‘Lady Bird’ McPherson, a quirky teenager living in Sacramento.
Frustrated with her lot and nearing the end of high school, she longs to attend a prestigious college in a cultural city.
She’s held back by her parents’ finances, which cause friction between her and her… Read the full story