Review: ‘Catherine Called Birdy’ is a lot of feudal fun

LONDON: If you could trust anyone to put a different spin on Medieval England, it would be “Tiny Furniture” and “Girls” creator Lena Dunham. She certainly has the right source materials for it — “Catherine Called Birdy” is an adaptation of Karen Cushman’s 1994 novel, lauded for its comedic, but sympathetic, take on the role of young women in the Middle Ages.