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A coming of age story can take a number of routes when doing its thing. Some opt to really get raunchy, relying on sex to sell. Others focus on the emotional journey of a teenager. Few are able to meld the two cohesively, since there’s usually a high art/low art divide that gets in the way. This week, Yes God Yes is the kind of coming of age movie that manages to thread that needle. Now, there are a handful of bumps along the way, as well as an inconsistent tone, but the work of Natalia Dyer, as well as the genuine heart on display, rules the day. The film is a mix of comedy and drama, set in the early 2000s. Sixteen-year-old Alice (Dyer) has always been a good Catholic girl in the Midwest, but that’s about to change. When an innocent AOL chat room excursion accidentally turns racy,...

It’s an idea that’s probably a tough sell to anyone who never came of age in the cloistered world of Catholic high schools: that the coolest event imaginable to upperclassmen was a weekend-long retreat in which the only priority was to get closer to God. Every minute of it was scheduled to maximize devotion and confession, every moment was overseen by a stern teacher or clergyperson, the idea of even sneaking in a cell phone was so foreign as to not even be considered, and the most in-demand accessory was a neon-covered “teen Bible” that mistook Comic Sans as a hip font choice. Crying was all but required, sharing horribly embarrassing secrets was the primary currency, and when someone would ask if 48 hours at a faux campsite about 30 minutes from campus had changed your life, there was only one acceptable answer: “yes, God, yes!”

First-time filmmaker Karen Maine...

You don’t have to be Catholic, lapsed or otherwise, to be amused by “Yes, God, Yes,” writer-director Karen Maine’s semi-autobiographical account of a Catholic high school girl’s coming-of-age experiences with self-discovery and self-gratification. On the other hand, the gentle shocks of recognition afforded by this engaging indie comedy likely will be all the more enjoyable (when they aren’t mildly discomforting) for anyone, male or female, who remembers having to confess impure thoughts to an inquisitive priest, or fearing the consequences of actions so forcefully proscribed by nuns and lay teachers during religion classes.

The movie received a special jury prize for best ensemble after its world premiere at the SXSW Film Festival. But there can be no dispute that Natalia Dyer (“Stranger Things”) is first among equals here as Alice, a 16-year-old virgin who has already experienced her first stirrings of sexual turn-on after watching — repeatedly...

*Updated 5/12 with new events and guests* There are dozens of horror and comic events every year, and that gives fans plenty of opportunities to meet Robert Kirkman or one of the many cast members from The Walking Dead. Although it's a bit early for some of the bigger conventions to announce their full guest lists, we put together an initial list of stops so you can start making your travel plans.

New to the The Walking Dead convention circuit in 2015 are Tyler James Williams, Alexandra Breckenridge, and Seth Gilliam, along with some of the other new cast members we've seen in Season 5. If you're looking to catch most of The Walking Dead cast together at once, your best chance will be at the San Diego Comic-Con in July and the New York Comic Con in October. Those looking to meet Norman Reedus will have plenty of opportunities, as he is...

A new addition to the cast of "The Walking Dead" has been revealed today! The Hollywood Reporter brings word that Tyler James Williams (Peeples, "Go On," "Everybody Hates Chris") is set to play a mysterious character named Noah in the upcoming fifth season, which debuts on AMC next month. Williams' character will mark the second character named Noah to appear on the series.

Parker Wierling played a young man by that name (a resident of Woodbury) in two season three episodes.

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Earlier this summer 23 additional guests were added to the growing head count at Walker Stalker Con Atlanta this October, and now a big name has officially been added to the guest list that should thrill fans of AMC’s The Walking Dead. Andrew Lincoln has officially been announced as a guest at Walker Stalker Con Atlanta.

Andrew Lincoln is beloved amongst fans of AMC’s The WalkingDead, as he brings a multi-dimensional believability to the character of Rick Grimes week in and week out on the show. It’s unclear at this time what day(s) Lincoln will be attending the convention, but we’ll keep Daily Dead readers updated on further details. This year, Walker Stalker Con Atlanta will be taking place from October 17 -19 in the Atlanta Convention center at Americas Mart. In addition to Andrew Lincoln, the show features the following massive guest list:

Guests:

Jon Bernthal...

After a very successful event in Atlanta last year, Walker Stalker Con has been taking their show on the road in 2014, with multiple events in multiple cities. Their Boston convention is a little more than a week away, and Walker Stalker Con is already making major announcements for this year’s Atlanta show, revealing twenty three additional guests that will be attending.

This year, Walker Stalker Con Atlanta will be taking place from October 17 -19 in the Atlanta Convention center at AmericasMart. Keep in mind that this is just the initial guest list and we expect more guests to be announced over the coming months. Here’s the official press release with the current rundown of guests and events planned:

“Atlanta, Ga – In addition to the 16 guests previously announced, Walker Stalker Con announced 23 additional guests that will be attending the convention located at the Atlanta Convention Center at Americas Mart...

James and Eric from The Walker Stalkers Podcast have been working to launch their own horror convention. Appropriately named the Walker Stalker Convention, the event will take place this November in Atlanta. We’ve been providing you with details on the convention and have the final guest list.

“Join us – James and Eric, from the popular Fans of The Walking Dead podcast – The Walker Stalkers. We want to put on The Best, most fan-centric zombie and horror-themed convention ever! We want this event to be over-the-top extreme fan-centric. You, the fans, will get great access to actors and celebrities like no other convention before at Walker Stalker Con 2013!! Be a part of something big! We will have tons of special guests, actors, filmmakers and celebrities from popular zombie, horror and sci-fi TV shows and films.”

The last two guest announcements came in today and revealed that Danai Gurira and Lawrence Gilliard Jr....

James and Eric from The Walker Stalkers Podcast recently launched their own horror convention. Appropriately named the Walker Stalker Convention, the event will take place this November in Atlanta. We’ve been providing you with details on the convention and have an updated guest list.

“Join us – James and Eric, from the popular Fans of The Walking Dead podcast – The Walker Stalkers. We want to put on The Best, most fan-centric zombie and horror-themed convention ever! We want this event to be over-the-top extreme fan-centric. You, the fans, will get great access to actors and celebrities like no other convention before at Walker Stalker Con 2013!! Be a part of something big! We will have tons of special guests, actors, filmmakers and celebrities from popular zombie, horror and sci-fi TV shows and films.”

The guest list is still being announced, but here’s who was part of the lineup so far: Norman Reedus,...

James and Eric from The Walker Stalkers Podcast recently launched their own horror convention. Appropriately named the Walker Stalker Convention, the event will take place this November in Atlanta. We provided you with initial details last month, but it’s now been revealed that Norman Reedus and Melissa McBride will appear at the event.

“Join us – James and Eric, from the popular Fans of The Walking Dead podcast – The Walker Stalkers. We want to put on The Best, most fan-centric zombie and horror-themed convention ever! We want this event to be over-the-top extreme fan-centric. You, the fans, will get great access to actors and celebrities like no other convention before at Walker Stalker Con 2013!! Be a part of something big! We will have tons of special guests, actors, filmmakers and celebrities from popular zombie, horror and sci-fi TV shows and films.”

The guest list is still being announced, but here...

James and Eric from The Walker Stalkers Podcast are launching their own horror convention. Appropriately named The Walker Stalkers Convention, the event will take place this November in Atlanta and we have all the details.

“Join us – James and Eric, from the popular Fans of The Walking Dead podcast – The Walker Stalkers. We want to put on The Best, most fan-centric zombie and horror-themed convention ever! We want this event to be over-the-top extreme fan-centric. You, the fans, will get great access to actors and celebrities like no other convention before at Walker Stalker Con 2013!! Be a part of something big! We will have tons of special guests, actors, filmmakers and celebrities from popular zombie, horror and sci-fi TV shows and films.”

The guest list is still being announced, but here’s who was part of the initial lineup: Lauren Cohan, Jose Pablo Cantillo, Judith O’Dea, Lew Temple, Nick Gomez,...