TeaTime x Drew's Little Yellow Book: New Year’s Resolution, Just Kidding

Dakota's Pick:

Cue the funky soundtrack: ♫ “I believe in miracles!/Where you from?/You sexy thang!” ♫ Mark Wahlberg plays a ‘70s adult film star on the rise. His character deals with fame’s impact on his personality and all of the temptations that come with life in the spotlight. It’s sexy, it’s groovy, it’s nostalgic...What more could you want?! Put this one on whenever you need a burst of ‘70s nostalgia. 

MOOD: In need of a moody laugh 

GENRE: Comedy drama  

WATCH IF YOU LOVED: Inherent Vice 

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Drew's Pick:

Foxes explores how four teenagers growing up in the ‘70s react to the chaos that surrounds them – facing family issues, inner demons and vices, familial abuse, and more. Jodie Foster’s character is the most stable and must hold them all together with her love and support. Drew finds this film heartbreaking in all the right ways. 

MOOD: In need of a nostalgic throwback 

GENRE: Teen drama 

WATCH IF YOU LOVED: Euphoria 

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Dakota's Pick:

Road trip! In this classic Mexican road trip saga, two teenage boys and a gorgeous older woman embark on a road trip that teaches them about themselves, each other, and their places in the world. Plus, the dynamic of the characters makes the film feel fresh and like nothing you’ve ever seen before. 

MOOD: In need of a spontaneous adventure 

GENRE: Erotic, coming-of-age drama 

WATCH IF YOU LOVED: The Motorcycle Diaries 

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Drew's Pick:

Parenting is one of Drew’s favorite topics to learn and discuss. Baby Boom shows us what unexpected parenthood looks like and delves into how parenting literally CHANGES your brain. 

MOOD: In need of a goofy heartwarming classic 

GENRE: Family, Rom-Com  

WATCH IF YOU LOVED: Three Men and a Baby 

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Dakota's Pick:

Angelina Jolie. Winona Ryder. Brittany Murphy. Elisabeth Moss. Clea DuVall. Jared Leto. Whoopi Goldberg. Vanessa Redgrave. There are INFINITE all-stars in this now-classic film about young women in a psychiatric hospital. The story is truly gripping, and teaches us powerful lessons on friendship, mental health, and what it means to be human. 

MOOD: In need of intriguing character dynamics 

GENRE: Psychological drama  

WATCH IF YOU LOVED: Thirteen 

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Drew's Pick:

Fame follows individuals auditioning for a prestigious New York City performing arts academy. They face REAL challenges and heavy experiences in their quest to become stars. Fame exposes the difficult, darker sides of show business, something Drew can relate to all too well. 

MOOD: In need of a song for your soul 

GENRE: LGBT teen, Musical, Drama 

WATCH IF YOU LOVED: A Chorus Line 

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Dakota's Pick:

At the center of the film City of God is a drug-riddled Brazilian neighborhood. The story follows how different residents react to the violence and drug abuse issues surrounding them. The film is a raw portrayal of what desperate people do to survive and will cause you to think about what you would do in such a grueling situation. This one is great for those who love to take a bite out of a movie with questionable ethics – it makes you think deeply about your own choices and priorities as you watch these characters make noble (and not-so-noble) choices. 

MOOD: In need of a heart-pounding trip abroad 

GENRE: Brazilian drug/crime drama 

WATCH IF YOU LOVED: Requiem for a Dream 

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Drew's Pick:

PEN15 is a TV show that feels like a magnifying glass examining all of our most deliciously awkward middle school years! Maya Erskine and Anna Konkle created and star in the hysterical comedy, and, despite being grown women, play thirteen-year-old outcasts to a cast of actual thirteen-year-olds with jaw-dropping chuckle-inducing results.

You’ll cringe at the situations the characters get tangled up in, but relate hardcore to the silly, serious and strange moments of preteen life depicted on screen. Drew identifies with the colorful PEN15 characters and thinks its storylines capture the beauty and goofiness in the evolution of friendship and finding our true selves.

MOOD: In need of remembering the awkward days 

GENRE: ‘90s-nostalgic TV, Cringe humor  

WATCH IF YOU LOVED: 13 Going on 30 

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Dakota's Pick:

Johnny Depp plays a young man named George Jung who singlehandedly revolutionized drug importation in the ‘70s. He changed the world and deals with the repercussions of his dangerous rise and fall. This movie is the definition of a roller coaster and is hugely inspired by the brilliant acting performances in the film. 

MOOD: In need of a heart-racing story  

GENRE: Biographical, Drug/Crime 

WATCH IF YOU LOVED: The Wolf of Wall Street 

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Drew's Pick:

In this classic farce, two con artists – a man and a little girl under his care – join forces to swindle (love that word) people out of money! Things get complicated when a burlesque dancer picks up their scam and starts following their trail. Drew loves a ragtag adventure, it’s basically her middle name, so strap on your seatbelt and come along for the ride! 

MOOD: In need of a laugh 

GENRE: Road-trip comedy 

WATCH IF YOU LOVED: Some Like It Hot 

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