'DON'T WORRY DARLING'
Rated R for sexuality, violent content and language.
What it’s about: A housewife in a utopian 1950s community starts to question her existence when strange things begin happening.
The kid attractor factor: This is an adult psychological thriller, though Harry Styles fans might be interested.
Good lessons/bad lessons: If it seems too good to be true — it is!
Violence: A car chase and crash, some bludgeoning, slashing, falling, restraining and other violence — not too gory or scary.
Language: Swearing and strong language.
Sex: A couple of sex scenes, one graphic, some partial nudity.
Drugs: Drinking and smoking mostly. No recreational drug use.
Parents’ advisory: This is a mature psychological thriller. OK for teens, not kids.
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'CATHERINE CALLED BIRDY'
Rated PG-13 for some suggestive material and thematic elements.
What it’s about: An adaptation of the 1994 novel about a young lady in a medieval village who faces being married off for money.
The kid attractor factor: Based on a young adult book, this is aimed right at the teen/tween/older kid sweet spot about learning to leave childhood behind.
Good lessons/bad lessons: Trust in your family, be true to yourself
Violence: Some sword fighting, dueling and the like. Pranks and jokes. Nothing too violent or gory.
Language: Creatively worded curses from Birdy.
Sex: Lots of discussion of and reference to sex, periods, pregnancy. Most of the sexual references goes over Birdy's head, to comedic effect.
Drugs: None
Parents’ advisory: A really cute, fun, warm and smart film that would be great for older kids and teens.
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