We naturally assume we're in for
a tender teenage romance; «If this was a touching romantic story...» Greg begins, telling us all the things we could expect if it were, then concludes, «but this isn't a touching romantic story.»
Not exact matches
«Lady Bird» — This smart,
tender coming - of - age tale nimbly captures the spirit of
teenage angst, so wonderfully, fully realized in Saoirse Ronan's Oscar - quality performance as a teen in her last year of high school navigating the tumultuous waters of
romance and self - realization while also butting heads with her equally strong - willed mother (an astounding Laurie Metcalf).
The late author Patricia Highsmith is best known for her suspense thrillers (Strangers on a Train, The Talented Mr. Ripley), but her most beguiling story is actually a
tender Ike - era lesbian
romance between a
teenage shopgirl and a divorcing New Jersey socialite.