The gang promises to keep away from girls on St. Valentine's Day, but Alfalfa can't resist Darla.


Is it worth your time? If you have any nostalgia for the Our Gang shorts, Hearts Are Thumps is a quintessential watch. It captures that specific brand of pre-teen drama that feels both hilariously petty and weirdly high-stakes. If you hate kid actors or loathe the idea of sentimental 1930s comedy, you should probably s...


Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.

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"Is it worth your time? If you have any nostalgia for the Our Gang shorts, Hearts Are Thumps is a quintessential watch. It captures that specific brand of pre-teen drama that feels both hilariously petty and weirdly high-stakes. If you hate kid actors or loathe the idea of sentimental 1930s comedy, you should probably skip this one entirely. The whole premise of a 'He-Man Woman Haters Club' is such a relic, isn't it? It’s charming in a way that feels almost alien now. The boys sitting around loo..."

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