‘What a Girl Wants’ (2003) gives viewers what they want: Firth and Bynes
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): This cute culture-clash comedy stands as Bynes’ best film, as a teenager tracks down her absent father.
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‘What a Girl Wants’ (2003) gives viewers what they want: Firth and Bynes
Bynes’ ‘Lovewrecked’ (2005) is a cheaply made wreck
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): There are only so many Amanda Bynes movies out there, so fans will likely come across this one. Unfortunately.
‘A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder’ (2019) introduces young readers to the genre
Book club book report: Despite its basic nature, Holly Jackson’s debut novel is a page-turning whodunit for adults, too.
‘Crazy/Beautiful’ (2001) adds earthy appeal to the ‘troubled teen’ subgenre
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): This is one of Kirsten Dunst’s many standout turns from the era, and Jay Hernandez and Bruce Davison are also crazy-good.
According to me, ‘According to Greta’ (2009) is Duff’s best film
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): A stellar supporting cast helps make this into a heartfelt movie about a teen with mental health issues.
‘Sydney White’ (2007) is a little dopey, but mostly cute
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): This Amanda Bynes vehicle is a likeable light comedy, but it squanders potential to be better.
Gender lines blur in ‘Just One of the Guys’ (1985), ‘She’s the Man’ (2006)
Throwback Thursday (Movie reviews): These updates of Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night” are led by different types of funny performances.
‘Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen’ (2004) should confess to being bad
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): This Lindsay Lohan-starrer from the same year as “Mean Girls” has one catchy song but surprisingly scant drama.
Hart, Grenier, Thomas dip into movies with ‘Drive Me Crazy’ (1999)
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): The stars and creator are better known for TV, but they come together for a heartfelt rom-com.
‘Disturbia’ (2007) a respectable teen take on ‘Rear Window’
On a Hitchcock kick (Movie review): The flexibility of Hitchcock’s premises is again showcased as a horror movie grows out of a slow-burn suspenser.