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Coming Of Age Story

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entertainment2 years ago

"Ruby Gillman: Teenage Kraken Makes Waves as DreamWorks' First Female Warrior"

DreamWorks Animation's upcoming film "Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken" will be the studio's first female-led feature, presenting a unique twist on the coming-of-age/monster transformation narrative. The story follows Ruby, a teenage kraken living as a human in a small town, who discovers her true identity as a sea monster and becomes part of a clan of heroic female warriors protecting the Seven Seas. The film explores themes of mother-daughter relationships and friendship, while showcasing vibrant animation inspired by octopi and the work of Max Fleischer. "Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken" aims to offer a relatable and aspirational world for audiences.

entertainment2 years ago

"American Born Chinese: A Disney Plus Adaptation Review"

The TV adaptation of Gene Luen Yang's graphic novel, American Born Chinese, may seem disconnected from the original story, but it manages to keep the spirit of the book while updating it for a modern audience. The show tackles racism and identity through a coming-of-age story that is both clever and funny. While the ambiguity of the book's "realness" is lost in the adaptation, the show's use of metatextuality and talented young actors make it just as good as its source material.