PopaHALLics #73 Growing Up
We discuss a Norwegian movie about a young woman heading reluctantly toward adulthood, a fun new female-led British band, an adult novel inspired by a fairy tale, and a sci-fi novel in which we actually put on our grown-up pants and address climate change. Also, why you should never, ever fly into Newark.
Streaming
- "The Worst Person in the World," rental. While critics struggle to describe this "Norwegian romantic black comedy drama," Steve says it's an excellent movie about a young woman (Renate Reinsve, above) figuring out who she is.
- "Moon Knight," Disney +. Oscar Isaac may be a superhero, may be crazy, or may be having the weirdest dreams ever in this limited series from Marvel.
- "Ghostbusters: Afterlife," rental. This sequel blatantly borrows from the original in a good way while telling a new story about two grandkids of one of the original Ghostbusters. Bustin' makes us feel good!
Books
- "Gingerbread," by Helen Oyeyemi. A surprising family legacy led by a recipe for gingerbread is at the heart of this novel by an author known for spinning inventive, head-twisting tales from fairy tales.
- "The Ministry for the Future," by Kim Stanley Robinson. This cautiously optimistic sci-fi novel reads like nonfiction as it explores the effects of climate change on all of us while also solutions we can put into place now.
Music
- New British group Wet Leg just dropped their first album, and Steve and Kate think they're a hoot. You can hear them and other young women turning rock cliches on their head in our Popahallics #73 Playlist.
