It was the best of times—no, wait. It was the worst of times. Definitely the worst of times. Don’t you remember middle school? The awkwardness? The uncertainty? The constant sensation of dread from the pull of torturous social expectations and norms?! So we agree, it was the worst of times, but Eighth Grade grapples with the best of themes: navigating the pressures of adolescence.<br />

It was the best of times—no, wait. It was the worst of times. Definitely the worst of times. Don’t you remember middle school? The awkwardness? The uncertainty? The constant sensation of dread from the pull of torturous social expectations and norms?! So we agree, it was the worst of times, but Eighth Grade grapples with the best of themes: navigating the pressures of adolescence.

It was the best of times—no, wait. It was the worst of times. Definitely the worst of times. Don’t you remember middle school? The awkwardness? The uncertainty? The constant sensation of dread from the pull of torturous social expectations and norms?! So we agree, it was the worst of times, but Eighth Grade grapples with the best of themes: navigating the pressures of adolescence.<br>

OC 18 – Eighth Grade

Welcome to the Criterion Correction! In this podcast, we'll be delving into the Criterion Collection of films to try and figure out what each says about the craft of cinema and what, exactly, it takes to become part of the collection. Join us for rousing conversation and many, many references to geekery and film culture.

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OC 18 – Eighth Grade

OC 18 – Eighth Grade