Mini-Transmission: The Last Song

"What’s more rebellious: being a vegetarian, hating your dad, or raising sea turtles? Miley Cyrus says, ‘All of the above.’"

 

Episode Description

In this mini-episode, Landen and Truman tackle The Last Song (2010), a Nicholas Sparks adaptation featuring teenage angst, sea turtle nests, and Greg Kinnear’s creepy smile. From Miley Cyrus’ eyeliner transformation to philosophical debates about bacon bits, the duo dives deep into the movie’s quirks and questions whether it’s time for Marcus the Fire Juggler to have his own spin-off.

 

Major Cast and Crew

• Director: Julie Anne Robinson
• Writers: Nicholas Sparks, Jeff Van Wie
• Main Cast:
  • Miley Cyrus as Ronnie Miller
  • Liam Hemsworth as Will Blakelee
  • Greg Kinnear as Steve Miller
  • Bobby Coleman as Jonah Miller
  • Kelly Preston as Kim Miller
  • Carly Chaikin as Blaze
  • Nick Lashaway as Marcus

 

Film Synopsis

Rebellious teenager Ronnie Miller (Miley Cyrus) is forced to spend the summer with her estranged father (Greg Kinnear) in a small beach town. Between raising sea turtles and falling for local volleyball hunk Will Blakelee (Liam Hemsworth), Ronnie must confront family drama, young love, and a pyromaniacal Marcus in this heartstring-pulling melodrama.

 

Episode Highlights

• The ultimate teenage rebellion: vegetarianism and eyeliner as acts of defiance.
• Why Marcus, the fire-juggling bad boy, deserves a spin-off series.
• A philosophical debate on the molecular identity of bacon bits.
• Miley Cyrus’ performance: a heartfelt transformation or peak Sparks melodrama?
• Greg Kinnear’s smile: heartwarming or horrifying? Discuss.

 

What’s your favorite Nicholas Sparks adaptation and why? Drop your thoughts in the comments or on social media—bonus points for turtle facts.

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