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'Mile End Kicks' Captures Young Adult Angst
13 Apr
Summary
- A young music critic navigates Toronto and Montreal's indie scenes.
- The film explores themes of identity and the 'cool girl' trap.
- Grace's ambition clashes with her people-pleasing tendencies.

The film 'Mile End Kicks,' set in 2011, centers on Grace, a 22-year-old music critic from Toronto. She writes for an indie magazine and embarks on a summer project in Montreal to write a book about Alanis Morissette's 'Jagged Little Pill.'
Montreal is depicted as a vibrant hub for indie music and culture. Grace rents a room and is introduced to the local scene by her roommates, a DJ and a drummer, soon becoming entangled with band members and navigating hedonistic adventures.
However, the movie also delves into Grace's internal conflicts. She grapples with the pressure to please men around her, a phenomenon known as the 'cool girl' syndrome. This struggle impacts her ambition and personal life.
Grace's journey takes a turn as her professional and personal life unravel. The film questions whether her actions, particularly regarding her book project, are consistent with her established character, leading to unexpected consequences and a new role as a publicist.