We Need To Talk About The Love Stories In ‘Licorice Pizza’ And ‘Red Rocket’

Left: Simon Rex and Suzanna Son play characters in a relationship in “Red Rocket.” Right: Alana Haim and Cooper Hoffman portray a young couple in “Licorice Pizza.” A24/Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures When does entertainment cross the line from fun and cheeky to problematic? That’s the question that sprung to mind while watching two of the most lauded comedies this year, “Licorice Pizza” and “Red Rocket.” On one hand, both films feature flawed protagonists striving for their versions of the American dream in ways that are irresistible to audiences. On the other hand, these stories involve romantic relationships with minors. Amid the escapades… Read Full Article