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Tag: Karen Cushman
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In Lena Dunham's latest, a medieval teen gets a girlboss makeover she doesn't need
Irene Katz Connelly
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· 4 Oct 2022
In Lena Dunham's film adaptation of Karen Cushman's book, "Catherine, Called Birdy," the portrayal of the medieval teenage protagonist loses some of the depth and complexity present in the original book.