Movies (in order): 1. Big Hero 6 2. Spider‑Man: Into the Spider‑Verse 3. (Optional) The Martian / Hidden Figures 4. Bonus: Coco / How to Train Your Dragon
Mini‑Project Idea: _______________________ Next‑Month Theme: _______________________ tara tainton overdeveloped son movie night top
By the light of a single popcorn‑scented lamp, a family‑night ritual turned into a high‑stakes showdown between a mother’s love, a prodigy’s curiosity, and the crown jewel of the streaming world. Movies (in order): 1
Growth Spurt Genre: Psychological Thriller / Body Horror Logline: A mother’s world begins to shrink when her teenage son, afflicted by a rare hormonal disorder that causes rapid, ceaseless growth, becomes physically dominant. During a storm-battered movie night, the power dynamic shifts terrifyingly as the son’s size—and his desire for control—outgrows the house itself. (Optional) The Martian / Hidden Figures 4
Tara, who had taken notes on the film’s practical effects, countered, “And yet the emotional core is anchored by Cobb’s love for his children. The top is symbolic, yes, but the film’s true power lies in its exploration of grief and redemption.”