Tag: adolescents

“Spider-Man: No Way Home” (2021) – Jon Watts’ Spectacular Spider-Man Sequel

Director: Jon Watts Starring: Tom Holland, Zendaya and Benedict Cumberbatch ‘Spectacular Sequel’ It’s always necessitated battle-Garfield companies s-Parker-ling powers to … More

“Inside Out” (2015) – Pixar’s Awe-Inspiring Emotional Animated Achievement

Writer/Director: Pete Docter and Ronaldo Del Carmen Co-writers: Meg LeFauve and Josh Cooley Starring: Amy Poehler, Bill Hader, and Lewis … More

“The Spectacular Now” (2013) – Miles Teller’s Spectacular Romantic Drama About Teenagers

Director: James Ponsoldt Writer: Scott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber Starring: Miles Teller, Shailene Woodley and Brie Larson ‘Spectacular Romantic … More

“The Perks of Being a Wallflower” (2012) – Stephen Chbosky’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Adolescence

Writer/Director: Stephen Chbosky Starring: Logan Lerman, Emma Watson, Ezra Miller ‘Meaningful Masterpiece’ “Why do nice people choose the wrong people … More

“Spider-Man: Homecoming” (2017) – Jon Watts’ Soaring Reboot of Spider-Man

Director: Jon Watts Writers: Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley Starring: Tom Holland, Robert Downey Jr. and Michael Keaton ‘A … More

“Bottoms” (2023) – Emma Seligman’s Captivating Comedy About Bullying

Writer/Director: Emma Seligman Starring: Rachel Sennott, Ayo Edebiri and Ruby Cruz ‘Captivating Comedy’ Have you ever been treated with ridicule … More

“Are You There God? It’s Me Margaret” (2023) – An Astonishing Adaptation of a Celebrated Book

Writer/Director: Kelly Fremon Craig Starring: Abby Fortson, Rachel McAdams, Benny Safdie ‘Astonishing Adaptation’  Few novels about teenagers captivate readers like … More

“Eighth Grade” (2018) – A Powerful Portrait of Adolescence

Writer/Director: Bo Burnham Starring: Elsie Fisher, Josh Hamilton and Emily Robinson ‘Astonishing Drama’ Perhaps, no time in a person’s life … More

“Spider-Man: No Way Home” (2021) – A Spectacular Spider-Man Finale

Director: Jon Watts Starring: Tom Holland, Zendaya and Benedict Cumberbatch ‘Spectacular Sequel’ It’s always necessitated battle-Garfield companies s-Parker-ling powers to … More

“Me and Earl and the Dying Girl” (2015) – A Captivating Teen Coming-of-Age Drama

Director: Alfonso Gomez-Rejon Writer: Jesse Andrews (based on novel) Starring: Thomas Mann, RJ Cyler and Olivia Cooke ‘A Breath of … More

“Inside Out” (2015) – Pixar’s Emotional Animated Masterpiece

Writer/Director: Pete Docter and Ronaldo Del Carmen Co-writers: Meg LeFauve and Josh Cooley Starring: Amy Poehler, Bill Hader, and Lewis … More

“The Way Way Back” (2013) – An Extraordinary Coming-of-Age Drama

Writers/Directors: Nat Faxon and Jim Rash Starring: Liam James, Steve Carell, Sam Rockwell and Maya Rudolph ‘Captivating Coming-of-Age Drama’ We’re … More

“The Spectacular Now” (2013) – A Spectacular Drama About Teen Romance

Director: James Ponsoldt Writer: Scott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber Starring: Miles Teller, Shailene Woodley and Brie Larson ‘Spectacular Romantic … More

“The Perks of Being a Wallflower” (2012) – A Meaningful Masterpiece About Adolescence

Writer/Director: Stephen Chbosky Starring: Logan Lerman, Emma Watson, Ezra Miller ‘Meaningful Masterpiece’ “Why do nice people choose the wrong people … More

“Bottoms” (2023) – A Captivating Comedy About Bullying

Writer/Director: Emma Seligman Starring: Rachel Sennott, Ayo Edebiri and Ruby Cruz ‘Captivating Comedy’ Have you ever been treated with ridicule … More

“Are You There God? It’s Me Margaret” (2023) – An Amazing Adaptation of a Beloved Book

Writer/Director: Kelly Fremon Craig Starring: Abby Fortson, Rachel McAdams, Benny Safdie ‘Astonishing Adaptation’  Few novels about teenagers captivate readers like … More

“Inside Out 2” (2024) – An Incredibly Accurate Portrait of Anxiety

Director: Kelsey Mann Starring: Amy Poehler, Lewis Black and Maya Hawke                   … More

“The Way Way Back” (2013) – Captivating Coming-of-Age Drama

Writers/Directors: Nat Faxon and Jim Rash Starring: Liam James, Steve Carell, Sam Rockwell and Maya Rudolph ‘Captivating Coming-of-Age Drama’ We’re … More

“Bottoms” (2023) – Brilliant Bullying Comedy

Writer/Director: Emma Seligman Starring: Rachel Sennott, Ayo Edebiri and Ruby Cruz ‘Captivating Comedy’ Have you ever been treated with ridicule … More

“Are You There God? It’s Me Margaret?” (2023) – Astonishing Literature Adaptation

Writer/Director: Kelly Fremon Craig Starring: Abby Fortson, Rachel McAdams, Benny Safdie ‘Astonishing Adaptation’  Few novels about teenagers captivate readers like … More

“Never Rarely Sometimes Always” (2020) – Powerful Pregnancy Drama

Writer/Director: Eliza Hittman Starring: Sidney Flanigan, Talia Ryder and Théodore Pellerin ‘Powerful Pregnancy Drama’ Abortion is a misunderstood medical process … More

“Lady Bird” (2017) – Captivating Coming-of-Age Drama

Writer/Director: Greta Gerwig Starring: Saoirse Ronan, Laurie Metcalf and Lucas Hedges ‘Captivating Drama’ There is no time in a person’s … More

“The Perks of Being a Wallflower” (2012) – Meaningful Adolescence Masterpiece

Writer/Director: Stephen Chbosky Starring: Logan Lerman, Emma Watson, Ezra Miller ‘Meaningful Masterpiece’ “Why do nice people choose the wrong people … More

“The Hunger Games” (2012) – Amazing Literary Adaptation

Director: Gary Ross Starring: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth ‘Astonishing Adaptation’ “The Hunger Games” is directed by Gary Ross. … More

“Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” (1997) – A Spellbinding Fantasy Book

“Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” is a children’s book written by J.K. Rowling. Its the first novel in the … More

“Inside Out 2” (2024) – Incredibly Emotional Animation Sequel

Director: Kelsey Mann Starring: Amy Poehler, Lewis Black and Maya Hawke                   … More

“The Holdovers” (2023) – Movie Review

Director: Alexander Payne Starring: Paul Giamatti, Dominic Sessa, Da’ Vine Joy Randolph                 … More

“The Holdovers” (2023) – Movie Review

Director: Alexander Payne Starring: Paul Giamatti, Dominic Sessa, Da’ Vine Joy Randolph                 … More