17. First One to Cry WinsI truly love Stephen McKinley Henderson’s performance in this movie. The way he plays the undercurrent of tender sadness really makes this…Mar 23Mar 23
16. Zip Zap Zop“Who is Jim Morrison again?” “He was in a rock band, moron. The Doors.” “I knew that.”Feb 2Feb 2
15. “I’m from the wrong side of the tracks”I’m really appreciating how much use Gerwig and co. get out of this supermarket set. It’s a great way of bringing the class struggles key…Dec 15, 2024Dec 15, 2024
14. I Feel You, JulieDanny’s entrance is so good! Lucas Hedges singing “Giants in the Sky” from Into the Woods in a way where you can tell the character is…Nov 24, 2024Nov 24, 2024
13. It’s Given to Me by MeEven though it’s been nearly two months since I did one of these I still didn’t make time to actually listen to a cast recording of…Oct 27, 2024Oct 27, 2024
12. They Aren’t ConsecratedBrief intro to Jenna Walton at the top of this minute, as played by Odeya Rush. It’s a shame I haven’t seen her in anything else, she’s…Sep 2, 2024Sep 2, 2024
11. Uncle MattImmediate gut punch to kick off this minute with Lady Bird telling her dad to pull over some distance from the school because she “likes to…Aug 18, 2024Aug 18, 2024
10. Breakfast at the McPherson’sI really appreciate Gerwig’s gift of overlapping conversation. There’s a lifelike quality to it, instantly grounding the scene in something…Jun 1, 2024Jun 1, 2024
9. Tracy Letts!The John Hartford scored driving sequence as Marion makes her way home from the hospital is as significant for what it doesn’t show as what…Apr 22, 2024Apr 22, 2024
8. “Don’t be a Republican”Ok so I love Miguel and Shelly. There’s just something about how many questions their presence in Lady Bird’s family raises, questions that…Feb 25, 2024Feb 25, 2024
