The 25 Best Movies of the Century: No. 5 – Lady Bird

Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins continue their countdown of the 21st century’s top 25 films by spotlighting Greta Gerwig’s Lady Bird at number five, celebrating its raw, authentic coming-of-age vibes and its iconic millennial flavor. They dig into the film’s painfully real mother–daughter relationship and why it nails that awkward teenage sweet spot.

They also explain why Lady Bird triumphed over Gerwig’s other beloved works—Little Women and Frances Ha—as their official pick. Produced by Jack Sanders, this episode is part of their yearlong deep dive into the best modern movies.

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