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I watched Suncoast and I need to talk about it.
There's barely any buzz on the website so.
Spoilers ahead❗️❗️❗️
First off...cinematic. the shots, the filming, majority of the film conveys what it needs to.
Something that struck me was the dialogues. With the friend group at school it's so shallow. They decide what to wear, what to drink, what to smoke. They that don't have life altering consequences. Whereas Dorris, everything she does or says is something bigger and that's why nobody will understand her. They haven't been through that pain. Like Nate talking about his parrot... she could have a conversation about life and death and he talks about ....his parrot. I love how mildly supportive they are especially for prom or for reaching her back when needed.
Paul can have these more mature conversations with Doris because they both have the pain of losing someone. Everything about their conversation and relation in the movie is spot on, the little inside jokes, the talk about grief and mostly the debate.
I like how the story of the activists is there, it supports the main storyline of Doris but it also doesn't take away or directly interact with Doris.
The mother daughter dynamic is something they've nailed again. How she faces away from Doris when she's disappointed with her and towards her while brushing her teeth when she wants to win her daughter back. The thought process between both of them. It's very real. It's heart wrenching but it's real.
The ending doesn't give me enough closure but I've to learn to process it.
As someone who has dealt with loss, taking care of a loved one and having a sort of delusional mother. This movie hit me in different ways. It had me crying, smiling and overall the story was well done. Acting was a plus too.
I hope Suncoast gets the recognition it deserves.
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Sundance Review: Suncoast: Finding Grief, Friends and Freedom in a Coming of Age Story
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A teenager who, while caring for her brother along with her audacious mother, strikes up an unlikely friendship with an eccentric activist who is protesting one of the most landmark medical cases of all time. Inspired by a semi-autobiographical story.
Writer-director Laura Chinn makes an unforgettable debut with a script inspired by her own teenage…
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Been on a movie binge today. Had a cry-filled nostalgic moment watching Suncoast, laughed a little watching Good Burger 2, finally watched Wonka, and ended up watching Anyone But You and I kinda loved it.
#cinema starview#suncoast#good burger 2#wonka 2023#anyone but you#they put WAAAYYY too much makeup on kel mitchell but seeing him and kenan back together as a duo was so dope#I’m still a little mad at myself for not partaking in IHOP’s Wonka menu for the promotion of the film.#suncoast was a great watch it had me relive a moment of my teen years when my loved one passed away#it was hard navigating that experience but i always cherish those moments the good and the past#i liked timothee chalamet’s campy whimsical take on Wonka… just wasn’t a fan of the musical aspect no shade lol#and at moments wonka dragged out a bit too long#glen powell would make a good gambit or cyclops in the MCU#glen is too fine to not get some MCU movie role
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Suncoast (2024) review
Can we all just agree that Woody Harrelson is an absolutely wonderful human being! Honestly, whether he’s giving life lessons in coming of age stories or killing zombies in endlessly creative ways, he’s an absolute delight.
Plot: A teen living with her strong-willed mother must take her brother to a specialized facility. She strikes up an unlikely friendship with an eccentric activist at protests surrounding a landmark medical case.
I went into this weekend expecting to love the new Bob Marley movie, yet came out disliking that mess of a biopic and instead found charm in this little Sundance indie flick from Searchlight that has absolutely warmed my heart. You may be mistaken by the trailers to think this is a throwaway YA comedy, but it is in fact a coming of age drama that is grounded in realism and tackles some raw and emotional themes of grief and growing up. It is very much in vain of films like Edge of Seventeen, Little Miss Sunshine and Me and Earl and the Dying Girl, where it uses lighthearted humour to connect you with the characters, only to then still throw you in the deep end by tackling a depressing subject. With how the lead girl has to still try and live a normal life, go to school, try to make friends all the while still needing to look after her disabled brother and overbearing mother, it’s a difficult and dysfunctional situation, but one that is made very digestible for the casual viewer.
Nico Parker already showed off her potential dramatic chops in her limited appearance in The Last of Us series last year, however here she really manages to skilfully tackle the emotional challenges of her complex character. Exploring teenage escapades, she expresses a realistic sense of wonder, while balancing it with the emotional toll she faces from her brother's illness. Echoing that heavy toll, Laura Linney adds dramatic layers to her intense performance as a mother, grieving her son before he passes. Adding levity to the emotional tale, Woody Harrelson acts as a friendly face, coping with his own underlying trauma. Through delightful and relatable performances, the cast elevates each other, as they bring the director's experiences to the cinema.
Again, what really works in Suncoast’s favour is how real it feels. Yes, a few lines of dialogue here and there come off a bit too cheesy and tacky, but overall this is a very earnest depiction of teenage angst. You can really tell that director/writer Laura Chinn used experiences from her own childhood to respectfully honour the memory of her brother’s battle with cancer, hence why the result is so powerful. Honestly. Suncoast doesn’t break any new ground in the coming of age genre, but it is nevertheless a delightful surprise and a film that managed to really move me by the time the credits rolled. It’s one of those films you might miss, but you really shouldn’t.
Overall score: 7/10
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SUNCOAST (2024)
Starring Nico Parker, Laura Linney, Woody Harrelson, Ella Anderson, Daniella Taylor, Amarr, Ariel Martin, Cree Kawa, Pam Dougherty, Matt Walsh, Keyla Monterroso Mejia, Scott MacArthur, Danielle Henchcliffe, Jason Burkey, Andrea Powell, Parker Sack, Andrew Dicostanzo, Elliott Sancrant, Karen Ceesay, Orelon Sidney and Brandon Arroyo.
Screenplay by Laura Chinn.
Directed by Laura Chinn.
Distributed by Searchlight Pictures. 109 minutes. Rated R.
Writer/director Laura Chinn’s semi-autobiographical coming-of-age drama rides on a very specific high concept – some may even say a slightly obscure one, at least at this point in history.
It is based upon a true circumstance in Chinn’s life. In the early 2000s, her brother was placed in hospice because he was dying of brain cancer. That in itself is horrific and tragic enough. However, fate placed her brother in the same medical facility as Terri Schiavo, a brain-dead former insurance agent who became a political and legal hot potato when her husband wanted to remove her feeding tube so that she would not be kept alive when she had no quality of life.
Her parents sued her husband in an attempt to keep her alive. Governor Jeb Bush and the state of Florida (where Schiavo was in hospice) jumped in and tried to legally force the husband (and the care facility) to keep her alive against their own will. It became a huge story and political battle about euthanasia, full of angry protestors (on both sides), vitriol between family members and hundreds of news stories. Even the then-President (George W. Bush) weighed in with his opinion.
The experience of being even on the outskirts of such a huge partisan scandal, at the same time as dealing with her own tragedy, has obviously had a considerable influence on Chinn’s life. She has revisited it before as a writer. Even before this film, the actress/comedian/writer had written about what happened in a section of her book Acne.
Chinn has changed some of the specifics of the story, including fictionalized versions of her character and others based upon people she knew. She even changed the name of the health facility where it all happened – calling the place Suncoast, when the actual name was Woodside Hospice House.
So, yes, Terri Schiavo was an important part of Chinn’s life.
Still, it’s been nearly 20 years since the Schiavo case. She died in March of 2005. And, honestly, there have been hundreds of political firestorms since then. I remember the story, but I’m a political and historical junkie. And even I had forgotten more than I remember about what happened in the case.
Nineteen years on, how many people have a strong memory of the case? More to the point, there is nearly a generation of younger people – who really should be a huge part of the audience for this film – who probably have never even heard the name. For example, actress Nico Parker, who does a spectacular job in the lead role here, was a baby when Schiavo died. What really are the chances that she had ever heard of her before receiving this script?
How many people will watch this film specifically for the Schiavo connection?
More to the point, honestly, the most interesting parts of Suncoast have absolutely nothing to do with the scandal or the demonstrations outside of the hospice. A teenaged girl dealing with death, her prickly relationship with her mother who often was so wrapped up in her son’s illness that she took her daughter for granted, and a shy girl’s attempts to be normal and make friends while in the middle of her own tragedy – all of these things are much more intriguing, and important, than the political firestorm going on nearby.
To a certain extent, the film’s brush with history works against it. You could cut the entire Schiavo situation from the film, and the film would not be harmed. In fact, it might be better.
Because the real story here is the strained relationship between Doris (Parker) and her mother Kristine (Laura Linney) who are having trouble dealing with each other while they are dealing with the inevitable tragedy speeding their way. The scenes in which Parker and Linney spar and push each other’s buttons have some of the strongest acting in this early year.
There is also a surprisingly smart section when Doris finally makes friends by offering up her home as a party spot while mom is staying over with her brother. However, unpredictably, these girls are not just using Doris – even after the party idea is blown-up by Kristine showing up unexpectedly during a partially unclothed game of Truth or Dare – and actually become close, understanding, giving friends who are there for Doris when she needs support.
Which brings us to perhaps the most confounding part of Suncoast. Doris befriends a middle-aged protestor named Paul who she runs into in line at a nearby restaurant. Woody Harrelson is always a welcome presence, so you nearly overlook the fact that his relationship with Doris makes no real sense. Why is this fifty-something widower spending so much time hanging out with a 16-year-old girl? Get your mind out of the gutter, it doesn’t appear to be sexual. He seems to see himself more as a mentor, a friend and a shoulder to cry on. But why is he there?
Honestly, although he’s supposedly one of the Schiavo protestors, he doesn’t seem the type. Yes, he is gutted by the loss of his late wife, but honestly, he barely appears to be the reactionary type. At one point in which he vilifies Schiavo’s husband for wanting to allow his wife to die naturally, it feels unnatural coming out of this caring, mostly easy-going guy’s mouth. Also, he often blows off the protests just to be there for Doris, whether she wants him to or not. He just seems to be protesting because it is something to do.
Also, what does Doris see in Paul? As a father figure? As an escape from the bleakness of the clinic? As a potential romantic partner for her mom down the line? It is never really clear, to the point that the whole subplot feels a bit awkward.
However, the scenes where mom and daughter come to terms and where Doris grows into her young womanhood while juggling tragedy with more base teen girl issues keep Suncoast fascinating. These are the stories that Suncoast should really be concentrating on telling.
Jay S. Jacobs
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The Taste of Things
Dodin Bouffant and his lover Eugenie's lives are surrounded by the art of cooking. They are in love, but she refuses to marry him, so he decides to cook a meal for her to change her mind.
The Taste of Things is a delicious feast as we follow two master cooks perfecting and bonding over their shared passion. It is a simple film that dives into the simple pleasures of life through the art of cooking. Every scene evolving cooking is mouthwatering and soothing. The first 40 minutes of the film have very little dialogue as we watch our characters prepare a multi-course feast that lasts an entire day. Then as the film transitions into this love story, it is simple and sweet as it shows how far a simple jester can go. And the chemistry between Benoit Magimel and Juliette Binoche is beautiful to watch. However, the film is a little long for my taste and it does drag in the latter half of the film. With that stated, The Taste of Things is a beautiful film that does not deserve to be dragged through the mud because it was picked over Anatomy of a Fall.
My Rating: B
Perfect Days
Hirayama seems utterly content with his simple life as a toilet cleaner in Tokyo. Outside of his structured routine, he enjoys his passion for music and books. And he loves the trees.
Perfect Days unfolds as a minimalist film, immersing viewers in the intriguing world of a man who finds contentment in life's simple pleasures. Following Hirayama through his meticulously structured week, the film reveals the ebb and flow of his daily experiences. Despite facing challenges, he remains undeterred, and steadfast in his commitment to savoring each moment. Dialogue takes a back seat, allowing the film to convey its themes and character nuances through subtle gestures and the daily cadence of life. Koji Yakusho delivers a remarkably subtle yet powerful performance, skillfully portraying the beauty of simplicity and the profound impact of solitary moments.
Suncoast
While caring for her dying brother, a teenager strikes up an unlikely friendship with an eccentric activist who protests one of the most landmark medical cases of all time.
Suncoast was so close to greatness, but its underdeveloped and shallow story holds it back. When the narrative was focused on the conflict between Doris (Nico Parker) and her mother (Laura Linney), was when the film was at its strongest. It was a heartbreaking family drama about the inevitability of death and how it can tear a family apart, especially when one is taken too soon. Then when the inevitable emotional finally comes, it is heartbreaking to watch and Nico Parker delivers a harrowing performance as she grieves for her loved ones. However, when the film focuses on the coming-of-age elements and explores why Doris wants to get out of her family, is where the film stumbles. Doris’s new friend group feels incredibly shallow as they are all portrayed as the most stereotypical fake friend group you can imagine. Then when exploring themes of grief and faith with Woody Harrelson’s character, the themes that his character is set up to explore are never really explored. Overall, Suncoast was so close to greatness, that it just needed a little more polishing.
My Rating: B-
Drive-Away Dolls
Two friends take a spontaneous trip to Tallahassee Florida, but things quickly go awry when they cross paths with a group of inept criminals along the way.
The basic story of Drive-Away Dolls has the potential to be a fun rom-com. But, its poor execution feels like a film student's first film. It’s poorly made as the direction is all over the place and the editing is jarring. Furthermore, the movie is not even funny as every joke just made me cringe terribly. This quality is a bit unacceptable given that this is directed and written by Ethan Coen. However, the film’s biggest crime is that I could not stand Margaret Qualley’s character. I found her character to be annoying and incredibly inconsiderate of others. She cheats on her girlfriend and pressures another friend into having hook-up s*x. Her lack of caring and awareness was infuriating, to say the least. However, I did enjoy the performance from Geraldine Viswanathan who kept some of my sanity through this somewhat trainwreck of a movie. Overall, I just expected more from a Coen Brother.
My Rating: C
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Screener Squad: Suncoast SUNCOAST MOVIE REVIEW Back in the 90’s, a famous writer/comedian/late night talk show host did a recurring bit of what the world would be like in the year 2000. Come back to us Conan O’Brien, we miss you. In the distant past, 2004-6 was a time of Juicy T-shirts, PussyCat Dolls, Tom Brady and the Patriots Super Bowls, and the ongoing debate of Terri Schiavo. Who has the right to say if she lives or dies? Her parents, her spouse, or God as interpreted through Florida Televangelists? In the midst of this, a high school teenager named Doris (Nico Parker)… Read More »Screener Squad: Suncoast read more on One of Us
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Movies about grief, guilt, regret, and living while others pass are going to resonate for many people. We may see ourselves in the characters as they struggle to come to terms with living their lives while someone they love dies. Is it selfish to want to enjoy the many fruits available on this mortal coil if someone you love is slowly fading away? It seems Laura Chinn is working through many of…
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"Flickering Dreams" Episode 50: Reviews of Gassed Up, Suncoast, Lover, Stalker, Killer and The Promised Land.
The 50th Episode of #FlickeringDreams is here! Reviews of Gassed Up, Suncoast on #DisneyPlus, Lover Stalker Killer on #Netflix and The Promised Land.
The regular Flickering Dreams film review podcast features this week:
Dr Bob Mann from One Mann’s Movies & film reviewer on BBC Radio Solent;
Scott Forbes from The Forbes Film and TV Review on Facebook; and
The Reverend Andy Godfrey, lead film critic for Konnect Radio and Sorted Magazine.
In this celebratory 50th episode Bob, Scott and Andy review the following films:
Gassed Up: a gritty…
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First look at Suncoast
A new trailer has been released for Suncoast, which is set to release February 9, 2024.
Inspired by the semi-autobiographical story of a teenager (Nico Parker) who, while caring for her brother along with her audacious mother (Laura Linney), strikes up an unlikely friendship with an eccentric activist (Woody Harrelson) who is protesting one of the most landmark medical cases of all time.
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Sam Goody stores at Universal CityWalk & Horton Plaza (1993 & 1995)
"The synthesis of three distinct merchandising departments for the new Sam Goody store at the Universal Citywalk exhibits a design of dynamic expression by the Jerde Partnership design team.
The new building sits on the center court of an outdoor shopping mall in Southern California. Representing the three merchandising concepts of Sam Goody, the design pronounces each area through unique and interrelated façades.
The customer enters the Popular Music department through an animated, neon-accented color plaster façade. The entrance to the Classics department and the upstairs Coffee Cafe is between two 40 foot high, 10 foot in diameter Corinthian columns within an interpretative classical façade. A 35 foot high, two-dimensional profile sign depicting King Kong climbing the face of a black and metallic bronze tile building hangs over the entrance to Suncoast Motion Picture Company (video).
The central sales environment is referred to as Backstage, and has the character and atmosphere of a soundstage/studio. The two-story space is defined by upper level catwalks and the destination mezzanine known as the Coffee Cafe. A three-dimensional, walk-through Media Wall features music advertising, photos, oversized images, photo lightboxes, video monitors, projected music videos, reader boards and graphic elements.
Media events are orchestrated throughout the day in an ever-changing environment that depicts the trends of popular music and movies. Weather reports, current events and promotional messages continuously scroll by on the reader boards. In-store performances, CD signings and record promotions bring a sense of "an event" to the store. A live VJ/DJ controls all aspects of the store's music and video media, and interacts with the customers.
On a floating piano-shaped level, the Classics department features a state-of-the-art inventory of classical and jazz selections and creates a controlled, intimate area for the customer with special acoustics, localized sound systems, listening stations and lighting. In the Suncoast Motion Picture Company department, tall video columns accent the environment, supporting the sale of videos and laserdiscs. Interspersed throughout the department are video monitors creating the effect of video confetti.
The Coffee Cafe features a wide variety of interactive listening stations and media experiences. It is intended to be an intimate environment where the customer can pause, enjoy the fare, engage in conversation and take in views of the store as well as the street below through its windows."
Designed by The Jerde Partnership
Scanned from: Stores - Retail Display & Design (1997), Great Store Design 2 (1996), Shops & Boutiques (1994)
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I need more people to talk about the movie Suncoast that dropped on Disney+ last week like Nico Parker is so good in it and it had me in tears 😭 there’s ZERO content for it here, please someone make a gif set or something-
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some memories of my high school years [wistful sigh]
beating resident evil 0 in one go with no guide with my bf
getting super pissed at aforementioned bf the night we played silent hill 2, and i went to get us drinks and told him not to play without me. he did anyway and i missed the pyramid head closet cutscene. i reloaded the save lol
having pizza delivered while i was hanging out on the roof stargazing with friends. the pizza guy excitedly climbed the ladder and brought it up to us. we offered him a hit of our joint along with his tip
being the One with internet in my neighborhood, so my bestie would come over to get on myspace and vampirefreaks
going over to another kid's place in my neighborhood bc they were the One with satellite, and therefore had the fuse channel
watching headbanger's ball with friends and vowing to get cradle of filth's album upon seeing the nymphetamine video
burning cd's. burning SO many cd's. among my friend group only one had lacuna coil's comalies, the rest of us had burned copies. every time someone got a new cd it was customary to immediately rip it to burn it for everyone else
staying up all night on myspace, aim, livejournal, and gaia
sitting in the living room listening to various cd's while copying my notes from index cards into my proper book of shadows
watching really bad anime rips on youtube
marathoning horror movies (i distinctly remember house of 1,000 corpses, devil's rejects, and saw 1 and 2 being a particular lineup)
riding the bus to the mall after school to buy a copy of the silent hill movie with a friend on it's release day at suncoast
arguing with friends over what the hell patrick stump was saying in fall out boy's "sugar, we're going down"
putting a last.fm widget on my myspace to show my latest songs
listening to cd's on the computer, so i could play them in winamp with cute skins, and do the aforementioned last.fm scrobbling
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