Warner Bros. has announced the Janet Planet Max release date for the upcoming streaming debut of A24‘s latest coming-of-age drama. This comes after more than three months since the film’s theatrical release. “In rural Western Massachusetts, 11-year-old Lacy spends the summer of 1991 at home, enthralled by her own imagination and the attention of her … Read more
As the 2024 election nears, Janet Jackson’s controversial comments about Kamala Harris‘ race have sparked widespread backlash. The remarks, which questioned Harris’ racial identity, have ignited debates on misinformation and the responsibility of public figures. Here’s a look at what was said, the fallout, and its impact on discussions about race and identity. What did … Read more
Annie Baker’s directorial debut “Janet Planet” is as spare and contemplative as her writing for the stage. The Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright paints a lush portrait of a mother and daughter living in rural Massachusetts in 1991, walking steadily through grass and tall trees, carving out a quiet life for themselves. Even the title “Janet Planet” … Read more
This year at the New York Film Festival, there were quite a few features that explored the complexity of loneliness and the need for familial and romantic love. Set against lush backgrounds full of grass, trees and various greenery, these films transported us to a quieter place and time—a place for pondering relationships and wondering … Read more