Pin Cushion (2018)

A true life fairy tale that explores what so many people experience, the odd couple in a new town wanting desperately to make friends and become accepted, but find themselves lured by the wicked side of those around them to do things they think they must do, or cannot do and the consequences that human beings can lead others into when they enjoy making them unhappy rather than choosing love and the unhappiness and and truths that this brings home. Remarkable debut for someone who had never directed on this scale before and a thought provoking movie everyone should see, especially parents and schoolchildren.

Super close Mother LYN and daughter IONA (Dafty One and Dafty Two) are excited for their new life in a new town. Determined to make a success of things after a tricky start, Iona becomes 'best friends' with KEELY, STACEY and CHELSEA. Used to being Iona's bestie herself, Lyn feels left out. Pin Cushion was nowhere near as good as reviews said it was, the main leads were literally just awful and they were phoning it in, the characters and the storyline was even worse and the overall movie as a whole? was a terrific and gigantic mess of a picture. (0/10)

.. Pin Cushion.. a coming of age film.. shocking in content & very emotional.. left me feeling angry.. feeling gutted.. & driving with tears in my eyes.. so many Iona's.. so many Keeley's.. so many loving mother's who don't quite fit in.. so very sad.. I saw the film on my own.. it's never bothered me.. I like my own company as much as others.. & I've never liked to restrict my life based on what others can & cant do.. even Cinderella dressed up & went to the ball by herself.. inspiring right there.. after watching the movie, I realised we need to empower all girls to have the strength to walk alone when needed.. to fully assert themselves when required.. to accept themselves, quirks & all.. & to reject manipulative behaviour from others.. whether from an adult or child.. very moved by this film.. I imagine it will hit cords everywhere x

A story told with poetry and colours, about the love between a mother, her daughter and their efforts to fit-in, at the expense of valuing their own unique identity. A story of mean bullyism and peer pressure which remains cruel and hypocritical at any stage of life. A script that resonates well with our contemporary, conforming society.