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This medieval tween film is enjoyable for the whole family.

Catherine Called Birdy writer/director Lena Dunham and star Bella Ramsey talk about infusing comedy and a modern sensibility into the medieval story.

Its entirely fair if you find yourself questioning the filmmaking instincts of Lena Dunham at this point -- especially after her unwatchable previous film, "Sharp Stick," which posited as its protagonist a young autistic woman, seeking sexual fulfillment in the most idiotic ways imaginable -- but we can still give her this much. As a storyteller, she has always been very much on top of the physical discomforts of women: Their desires, fears and disappointments, especially when coming t...

Rosaline humorously skewers Shakespeare Charming, clever, and witty, Karen Maine's Rosaline is an unexpected delight, a smart take-off of Romeo and Juliet that, each time...

With 'Catherine Called Birdy,' Lena Dunham’s best writing and directing work yet shows girl issues are timeless.

Lena Dunham’s warm, lively adaptation of Karen Cushman’s 1994 historical novel “Catherine Called Birdy,” opens with a needle drop that references another classic teen movie. Misty Miller’s cover of the

With "Catherine Called Birdy," Lena Dunham has made a 13th century coming-of-age story relatable. Bella Ramsey, Andrew Scott and Joe Alwyn star.

God’s thumbs! Leave it to “Girls” creator Lena Dunham to deliver what’s been...

"Girls" creator/star Lena Dunham returns with a family-friendly adaptation of Karen Cushman's award-winning children's novel, "Catherine Called Birdy."