J. Robert Parks on three new films: Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants, Mysterious Skin, and Rock School

J. Robert Parks checks in with three film reviews, and — lo and behold! — he prefers the wide-release, mainstream film over the two art films this time!

Should he seek counseling?

Or is Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants really that good?

Here’s Parks:

The coming-of-age story can assume many forms. For example, take three movies that opened last weekend: “Mysterious Skin,” “Rock School,” and “Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants.” The first is an edgy tale of two teen boys who were both molested by their Little League coach, the second is a documentary that follows a Peter Pan-like music teacher and his band of guitar-playing proteges, and the last is a traditional Hollywood adaptation of a popular book.