Alien at the Movies

Catherine Called Bird

In 13th century medieval England, a 14-year-old girl’s coming-of-age story is told. Catherine’s father is the Lord of Lincolnshire. However, the family is financially strapped & the dowry from a wealthy suitor for the daughter’s hand in marriage may solve his problem. It’s a comedy of errors as this headstrong naive girl learns about virgins, babies, friendships, jealousy, love, womanhood & family responsibilities. Lena Dunham is the film’s producer/writer/director. This is a cute & funny film about a young girl learning to grow up.

Alien gives it 2½ “pet birds” stars out of 4.