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MOVIES AT GRANDMA'S HOUSE NEWSLETTER
Hello, Movie Lovers!
Welcome to this week's Movies at Grandmas House newsletter! We're back with the eleventh edition of "Grandma's Archives" where we continue highlighting films from our podcast that left a lasting impression on us.
This week, we're opening up the notebook with the 1996 drama, Harriet the Spy. Harriet M. Welsch is an aspiring writer who observes everyone around her and records brutally honest observations in her secret notebook—about her classmates, her neighbors, even her best friends. But when that notebook gets discovered and passed around school, Harriet's world completely falls apart, forcing her to confront the consequences of honesty without compassion and learn what it truly takes to rebuild broken friendships.
We gave this one a solid 3.5 out of 5 stars. This is one of those '90s kids' movies that doesn't pull its punches, and that's what makes it memorable. Michelle Trachtenberg is excellent as Harriet, bringing real vulnerability to the role, while Rosie O'Donnell shines as Ole Golly, her wise nanny. Isaac noted that the dark themes of bullying and friendship are heavy for a kids' movie—the social ostracism Harriet endures feels uncomfortably real, and her desperate attempts to win back her friends don't shy away from how painful isolation can be. But it's also well-made and trusts kids to handle complex themes about friendship, forgiveness, and responsibility. A surprisingly mature film that respects its audience. It's heartbreaking that we lost Michelle Trachtenberg in 2025—this film stands as one of her very best performances.
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Isaac's Rating
Hide it in the Attic
“First I think this is a well made film. Good acting, pacing and story. However it probably is a me thing, but this was pretty intense for a kids movie. A lot of bullying, and harsh themes that took me back to my rough school days. I personally want to feel good watching a movie, and this one was a bit on the rougher side. I personally think it might not be an overall family movie but if you get past the darker tones it can be enjoyable."
Seth's Rating
Take it Home!
“I loved this movie growing up. It held up to me on the rewatch. The acting, and soundtrack are great! ”
C
Caution Advised
Intense Scenes & Adult Themes
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