Review of Welcome to the Dollhouse (1996) by Frances B — 15 Nov 2007

I remember watching this when I was 12 and being scared shitless by brendan's threats, but watching it again (7 years later) was a completely different experience. i'm wary of stories about the alienation of youth (i've seen too many) but this one is so beautiful in its colours and costuming and framing and just about anything mildly connected to cinematography.

very controlled without being artificial, and heather matarazzo is pretty much amazing and authentic. loved it.