THE ACCOLADE: Despite serious issues like suicide and bullying, ‘Butter’ succeeds in bringing back spirit of 1980s teen romance-dramedies
February 21, 2022
"For those seeking a respite from superhero or zombie movies, look no further than “Butter.”
Set for a nationwide release in theaters Friday, Feb. 25, with some night-before screenings in local movie houses like the Regal Edwards Brea East, the 110-minute movie will remind viewers of 1980s, John Hughes-directed teen romance-dramedies like “The Breakfast Club,” “Sixteen Candles” and “Pretty in Pink.”
Though director Paul Kaufman (“Christmas on the Vine”) is known more for his work on TV shows like “Rogue” and “NCIS: Los Angeles,” he shared during an exclusive interview with The Accolade – his first and only one that he’s done with a high school publication/online news website as of Feb. 11 – that he wanted to film “Butter” as an ode to Hughes’ productions.
But unlike that director’s films, Kaufman has chosen to base his latest work on a 2012 young adult novel titled, Butter, written by Erin Jade Lange."
