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THE BROKEN HEARTS GALLERY – Review by Sherin Nicole

September 10, 2020September 10, 2020 Sherin Nicole 0 Comments Broken Hearts Gallery, Dacre Montgomery, Geraldine viswanathan, Molly Gordon, Natalie Krinsky, Phillipa Soo, rom com

The Broken Hearts Gallery has an adorable set up. We meet three best friends, in a high school bedroom, sorting through the remains of a dead relationship. The banter is witty and fresh. The actresses, Geraldine Viswanathan, Phillipa Soo, and Molly Gordon, sparkle. And the premise is inventive—built on a young woman who memorializes relationships via quirky keepsakes: retainers, used Solo cups, doorknobs, neckties, and a collection of chachkies that would impress several grandmas.

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MOVIE OF THE WEEK November 29, 2010: HALA

November 24, 2019November 30, 2019 Jennifer Merin 0 Comments betsy bozdech, Cate Marquis, Geraldine viswanathan, Hala, jennifer merin, leslie combemale, loren king, Marilyn Ferdinand., marina antunes, maryann johanson, minhal baig, motw, Movie of the Week, Sheila Roberts

Just like romcoms, coming-of-age dramas often feel so familiar that it’s easy to be tempted to write them all off as trite or predictable. And then along comes a smart, engaging film like “Hala,” which brings fresh energy to the whole genre simply by reminding us how many diverse coming-of-age stories we haven’t yet heard.

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HALA -Review by Loren King

November 21, 2019June 8, 2020 Loren King 0 Comments Geraldine viswanathan, Hala, minhal baig, motw, Movie of the Week

Writer-director Minhal Baig’s feature debut is anchored by a heroine unique enough to catch attention and complex and engaging enough to hold it. Hala (Geraldine Viswanathan) is a 17-year-old high senior in the Chicago suburbs going through the usual coming of age tribulations: there’s college, sex, love, identity and breaking away from strict parental control. But as a Pakistani American Muslim who wears her hijab while skateboarding and appreciates literature such as Ibsen’s “A Doll’s House” with a clear and understated eloquence, Hala is a character we’ve rarely seen on screen.

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HALA – Review by Sheila Roberts

November 17, 2019November 24, 2019 Sheila Roberts (Archived Contributor) 0 Comments Geraldine viswanathan, Hala, Jada Pinkett Smith, Michał baig, motw, Movie of the Week

Coming of age is an angst-filled journey of self-discovery for any teenager, but in Apple’s new indie drama, Hala, it’s especially daunting for a sensitive, curious 17-year-old first generation Pakistani American (Geraldine Viswanathan) who finds herself navigating uncharted waters. Hala struggles to forge her young adult identity while confronting the challenges of dual cultures and trying to meet her parents’ (Purbi Joshi, Azad Khan) rigid expectations. Her desire to integrate as a young American girl conflicts with her family’s traditional cultural and religious values. Hala is a fantastic film that you should not miss.