GenX Book Club: Films of Endearment by Michael Koresky

In this month’s GenX Book Club, Paul Stroessner, Suzanne
Mattaboni, and Del Roehling dive into Michael Koresky’s heartfelt
memoir-meets-film-critique, Films of Endearment: A Mother, a Son,
and the ‘80s Films That Defined Us.


Koresky revisits ten female-driven films of the 1980s with his
mother, using them as a lens to explore family, loss, identity,
and how movies shape the way we see the world. The discussion
covers:




How films like 9 to 5, Terms of Endearment, Aliens, and Baby
Boom look different when revisited decades later




Reflections on workplace inequality, motherhood, identity,
and resilience portrayed in these movies




How generational and personal experiences change the way we
view iconic films over time




Connections to movies like Come Back to the 5 & Dime,
Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean and Crossing Delancey




Why the ‘80s still feels like a “golden age” for
character-driven, female-led stories




The team also shares their own movie memories, from watching
creature features as kids to experiencing how VHS tapes and early
cable changed the way we consumed film, as well as some emotional
connections to the films that Michael Koresky covers in this
book.


Next month’s pick: The Celebrants by Steven
Rowley, a heartfelt story of friendship and second chances that
flashes between the ‘90s and today.
More from the GenX Book Club Crew

 Suzanne Mattaboni (Author of Once in
a Lifetime)
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️ Del Roehling (Host of 80s at 8 on 91.1
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Whether you’re a die-hard ‘80s fan, a nostalgia lover, or just
someone who enjoys a great book club discussion, this episode is
packed with fun, wisdom, and plenty of throwback vibes.


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