Kendyl, Corey and Dorin finally get to see the film Dr. Seuss’s The Lorax and then discuss the high school experience via Stephen Chbosky’s The Perks of Being a Wallflower.
Discussion of Perks starts at 31:47
Also, check out our episode on the Perks film!
*WARNING*
The Perks of Being a Wallflower contains mentions of child molestation, rape, suicide, teen pregnancy, abortion, drugs, sex, and mental health issues. As such, they are all a part of our discussion. If any of this offends you or could be a trigger for you, please proceed with caution.
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Music: We Are Young by fun.
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-Released March 2 in US, July 27 in UK
-Directed by Chris Renaud and Kyle Balda
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The Perks of Being a Wallflower
-Published 1999
-Written by Stephen Chbosky
-Banned books list
-child molestation/sexual assault
-high school
-‘participating’ in life vs. living your own life; for yourself vs. other people
–Legally Blonde feminist tumblr post
The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012)
-Released: limited Sep 14 in US, October 3 in UK
-Director: Stephen Chbosky
-Screenplay: Stephen Chbosky
-Starring: Logan Lerman, Emma Watson, Ezra Miller, Nina Dobrev, Mae Whitman and Paul Rudd
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