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The New Romantic

2018 · 82 min

A breezy, witty coming-of-age story that balances humor and heart as it explores modern romance and self-discovery.

Overview: In order to escape her looming post-graduation fate that includes student debt and zero romantic prospects, Blake Conway becomes a sugar baby. As the aspiring journalist and hopeless romantic documents the adventure, she sets out on a quest to figure out if society is right to judge these women and if her own self worth comes with a price.
How it feels: Light, earnest, romantic and satirical. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Identity, coming-of-age, love, class
Content: Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.
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Tone: lightstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 1 of 3
romanticstrength 2 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: identity
coming-of-age
love
class
ambition
Places: big city
school
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: nonlinear
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence none
Sex mild