FFFF Ep205 Fave Five Coming of Age Films

FFFF Ep205 Fave Five Coming of Age Films

From Fave Five From Fans by Jamie Ray

March 1, 2026 · 52 min · Season 7 · Episode 205

About this episode

Nelson Gonzales joins Jamie Ray to discuss his favorite coming of age films, exploring nostalgia and iconic classics.

Growing up is hard, but watching movies about it? That's the good stuff. This week, Nelson Gonzales of the Average Home Theater Reviews podcast — and fellow member of the Plastic Microphone Studios Network — zooms in to share his Fave Five Coming of Age Films! From the timeless nostalgia of Stand by Me to the iconic John Hughes classics that defined a generation, all the way up to the coming of age stories hitting screens today, Nelson and the gang break it all down. Whether you grew up in the 80s, 90s, or beyond, this one's sure to take you back. So grab some popcorn, get a little nostalgic, and let's talk about the films that remind us what it felt like to be young. Find out more about Nelson by visiting their social media accounts like Instagram (@tk_gonzo1), X/Twitter (@AHT_Reviews), YouTube (@averagehometheater4901), and Facebook . Links can be found on our profile page and at www.linktr.ee/hulkboy . Visit & interact on Instagram ( www.instagram.com/favefivefromfans ), Twitter/X ( www.X.com/Fave5FromFans ), Facebook ( www.facebook.com/FaveFiveFromFans ), & our website ( www.FaveFiveFromFans.com ). Also, check out Plastic Microphone Studios’ X & Instagram accounts…

People in this episode

Guest: Nelson Gonzales

Topics covered

  • coming of age films
  • nostalgia
  • John Hughes
  • 80s films
  • 90s films

Keywords

  • Stand by Me
  • Plastic Microphone Studios Network
  • Average Home Theater Reviews

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Fave Five Coming of Age, Stand by Me, Complete Disarray With Jamie Ray, The Average Home Theater Reviews

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