Catherine Called Birdy

Catherine Called Birdy; Silly romp revisioning of medieval teenage hood made delightfully savage by Dunham and Ramsey. Spotlighting ruthlessness from a bygone era bespeaks modern parallels as satirizing centuries old rituals makes today’s follies seem equally barbaric; B+

Anna and the Apocalypse

Anna & the Apocalypse; Uneven tone makes for a tricky balancing act of horror, heart, and high school movie. Mostly succeeds, though musical numbers perplex in their swing from parody to tragedy. Cast is game, and Ella Hunt cements herself as a star. Certainly original; B