Friday Family Film Night: EIGHTH GRADE review

In which the Mister joins me in reviewing EIGHTH GRADE (2018), from writer/director Bo Burnham.  An introverted teenager named Kayla (Elsie Fisher) navigates the final, agonizing week of middle school while filming upbeat self-help YouTube videos that mask her profound real-world social anxiety.  As she pushes herself into uncomfortable social situations—from high-stakes pool parties to daunting high school orientations—the film captures the visceral, sensory-rich awkwardness of being an adolescent in the digital age.  Amidst these pressures, Kayla struggles to bridge the gap between her curated online persona and her vulnerable private self, all while navigating a fragile, evolving connection with her well-meaning but overbearing father.  The film clocks in at 1 h and 33 m, is rated R and is currently in streaming and to buy/rent on Prime Video.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.#EighthGrade #BoBurnham #ElsieFisher #Kayla #JoshHamilton #Mark #EmilyRobinson #Olivia #JakeRyan #Gabe #CatherineOliviere #Kennedy #ComingOfAge #Comedy #Drama  @PrimeVideo  #FridayFamilyFilmNightOpening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library