Combining coming-of-age stories with rock music is an easy mix, it seems – whether it’s Almost Famous, Dazed & Confused, or even The Perks of Being a Wallflower, the subgenre of young characters’ emotional growth fueled by a backdrop of rock and roll is one that always seems to stay relevant, regardless of the few that don’t stick. 20 years after the genre’s peak, Coky Giedroyc’s How to Build a Girl, adapted from Caitlin Moran’s novel of the same name, joins the list. While it is far from original, it’s a worthwhile watch because it shines a new light on the genre. Continue reading “Review: ‘How to Build a Girl’ is a Sweet Coming of Age Story With Plenty of Bite to It”
