Where were you in ’73? ‘American Graffiti’ marks 50 years
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): George Lucas’ first hit is one of the best coming-of-age movies, and remarkably influential on the art of film.
Teen Drama
Where were you in ’73? ‘American Graffiti’ marks 50 years
Lost in the 1999 bin, ‘Drop Dead Gorgeous’ skewers teen pageants
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): This funny film is among Kirsten Dunst’s ladder-climbing turns as she plays a dim but likable contestant.
‘Cruel Summer’ Season 2 offers new timeline-hopping mysteries
First episode impressions (TV review): A new cast and story take up the baton of this soapy but discussion-worthy summer mystery.
‘The Way I Used to Be’ (2016) a mature portrayal of the age of immaturity
Book club book report: In her debut novel, Amber Smith writes a believable and gripping inner portrait of a teen with a terrible secret.
‘Buffy: Big Bad’ (2022) a fun alternate-dimension romp
Book review: Lily Anderson makes a respectable Buffyverse debut by breezily presenting a neighboring dimension from Evil’s point of view.
It’s freaky how great ‘Freaks and Geeks’ (1999-2000) still is
One-season wonders (TV review): It’s time to geek out over the brilliance of this breakthrough teen TV series from Paul Feig and Judd Apatow.
Blake’s ‘Buffy’ books continue with ‘One Girl in All the World’
Book review: Part two of the “Frankie the Vampire Slayer” series has appeal for both its familiar facets and for the new Scoobies.
‘My So-Called Life’ (1994-95) probes hearts, minds of ’90s teens
One-season wonders (TV review): It only took 19 episodes for Winnie Holzman’s show to earn well-deserved status as an all-time great teen drama.
The age-old ‘My So-Called Life’ debate: Jordan or Brian?
TV commentary: It’s the most unresolved love triangle in TV history, but that’s why it stands as one of the best. We break down Angela’s options.
King stirs brew of tropes, imagination in ‘Fairy Tale’ (2022)
Book review: King’s own imaginings blend with those of great fantasy storytellers for a diverting but not groundbreaking epic.