Tag Archives: boy

Shorts (2009) Rated PG

A young boy finds a wishing rock that causes chaos in his town. Starring Jimmy Bennett, Jake Short, and Kat Dennings. This is a kid’s film. It’s not geared toward adults, but I will say it is the most senseless film I … Continue reading

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Jack (1996) Rated PG-13

Due to a disorder, Jack ages four times faster than everyone else. He starts public school as a fifth grader that looks like he’s 40. Starring Robin Williams, Diane Lane, and Brian Kerwin. This film has heart and it tries … Continue reading

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Emil and the Detectives (1964) Rated NR

Emil heads to Berlin to see his grandmother and along the way he runs into robbers who’ve stolen his money. He and a group of young detectives search for it. Based on the book by  Erich Kästner. Starring Walter Slezak, … Continue reading

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The Blind Side (2009) Rated PG-13

 The story of Michael Oher, a homeless teenage boy, who was taken in by a family that helps him achieve his dreams. Starring Sandra Bullock, Tim McGraw, and Quinton Aaron.  While all true story films tend to exaggerate on the … Continue reading

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Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971) Rated G

A boy hopes to get a golden ticket to visit and tour Willy Wonka’s mysterious chocolate factory. Based on the book by Roald Dahl. Starring Gene Wilder, Jack Albertson, and Peter Ostrum. This is a classic film that is beautifully … Continue reading

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20th Century Women (2016) Rated R

The story of a teenage boy who is raised by multiple women in 1979. Starring Annette Bening, Elle Fanning, and Greta Gerwig. This is a coming-of-age film, but it falls short of connecting to teenage angst. The pacing is long … Continue reading

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Tales from the Darkside: The Movie (1990) Rated R

To stop a witch from eating him, a boy tells her tales of horror. Starring Debbie Harry, David Forrester, and Matthew Lawrence. This film includes the four different stories the boy tells the witch. Each one is written by a … Continue reading

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TIME: The Kalief Browder Story (2017) Rated TV-MA

Kalief Browder was 16 when he was arrested for stealing a backpack. He spent three years in jail awaiting trial. The case was never prosecuted, and he was released only to commit suicide. Starring Jay-Z, Kalief Browder, and Venida Browder. … Continue reading

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Shaq (HBO) Rated NR

The life of Shaquille O’Neal as he moves from a boy to a young sports phenom to a cultural figure. Starring Rick Fox, Dwyane Wade, and Pat Riley.  This show interviews O’Neal’s family and friends and tells the story of … Continue reading

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Tut: A Century of Secrets (2022) Rated NR

The world’s leading Egyptologists are looking into the discovery of King Tut’s tomb and its mysteries to learn more about the boy king. Starring Josh Gates and Zahi Hawass. I liked this show. It brings up the mysteries that surround … Continue reading

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