Lady Bird(2017) Apr 2026

The film was a major critical success, earning Oscar nominations for Best Director and Best Original Screenplay. Reviews from The Guardian and Bright Wall/Dark Room praise its "magical portrait of adolescence" and its ability to treat the everyday anxieties of teenage girls with the seriousness they deserve.

A recurring theme is that "paying attention is love". While Marion is often critical and harsh, her constant monitoring of Lady Bird's life is presented as a profound, if flawed, expression of maternal care. Lady Bird(2017)

Upon finally arriving in New York for college, Lady Bird experiences a wave of nostalgia for the landmarks and daily rhythms she once hated. The film was a major critical success, earning