High Fidelity: Season 1 Episode 1 “Top Five Heartbreaks” [Series Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Zoey Kravitz’s “High Fidelity” may not have too much of a hook beyond herself and Da’Vine Joy Randolph, but that might be all it needs.
Young Adult
In the Young Adult tag, you’ll find coming-of-age stories and productions featuring those in their late teens through twenties getting their lives together.
To All The Boys: P.S. I Still Love You (2020) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
While a bit longer than it needs to be, “To All The Boys: P.S. I Still Love You” will stir up your emotions just like the first film.
The Assistant – Review, Summary (with Spoilers)
While “The Assistant” may seem like it wants to play upon the multiple #MeToo scandals, it sidesteps sensationalism in its approach.
Jezebel (2019) – Review/ Summary
While you have to appreciate the sense of ownership, value, and advocacy “Jezebel” presents when it comes to Black bodies, it’s not the most entertaining thing to watch.
Everything’s Gonna Be Okay: Season 1 Episode 1 “Seven-Spotted Ladybug” [Series Premiere] – Recap/ Review
“Everything’s Gonna Be Okay” presents the idea FreeForm can still be groundbreaking without necessarily being political.
Weather With You (2020) Review, Summary
“Weathering With You” like “Your Name.” plays with your emotions, skips certain details, but is ultimately worth the price to see.
The App (2019) | Review/ Summary
Somehow an hour and 19-minute film feels so much longer by means that is hard to explain, but we’re going to try.
A Rainy Day In New York (2019) | Review/ Summary
It really is a shame A Rainy Day In New York will struggle to find distribution in the US. For while not Allen’s best work, it is still entertaining.
Dare Me (Season 1) Episode 1: Coup D’Etat | Recap/ Review
While Dare Me may have all the usual drama you expect from young adults, with the working-class town vibe, it seems less monotonous than its peers.
Cherry Tobacco – Review, Summary
Cherry Tobacco pursues the rarely trodden path of having a young woman and older man with feelings for each other, without feeling exploitative.
Waves (2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
With Waves, A24 continues to solidify that if it is the distributor, you will get more than a movie or show but an experience that will stay with you after the credits roll.
Hala (2019) – Summary, Review (With Spoilers)
In Hala, a young woman faces a conflict between her parents, her upbringing, her heart, and control of her future.
Daybreak: Season 1, Episode 1 “Josh vs. the Apocalypse: Part 1” [Series Premiere] – Recap, Review (with Spoilers)
Combine Scott Pilgrim vs. The World, a lead who reminds you of Ferris Bueller and your generic YA dystopian novel, and you get Daybreak.
Riot Girls (2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
Riot Girls may sometimes feel more like a concept film than a completed vision, but it lays enough of a foundation to be enjoyable.
Tall Girl (2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
Tall Girl’s message gets lost due to the pursuit of validating its lead through the affections of a boy.
Share (2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
Share takes a different path when it comes to fleshing out its narrative and reminds you that you cannot own or narrate the story of someone else’s trauma.
The Bold Type: Season 3 – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
The Bold Type remains a flagship program for FreeForm as it explores mature takes on relationships, continues to develop the ladies, and addresses workplace issues.
Euphoria: Season 1, Episode 1 “Pilot” [Series Premiere] – Recap, Review (with Spoilers)
I want you to imagine the graphic nature of 13 Reasons Why and the realness of Skins (UK) turned up but with better performances, better characters, and more explicit scenes.
Trinkets: Season 1, Episode 1 “Mirror Faces” [Series Premiere] – Recap, Review (with Spoilers)
From what it appears, this book adaptation could become one of Netflix’s newest YA hits – if it plays its cards right.
Booksmart (2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
Booksmart may make you feel representing characters like Amy and Molly isn’t enough anymore and that it doesn’t do justice to its supporting cast.
The Sun Is Also A Star (2019) [Movie] – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
Compared to the book, the film version of The Sun Is Also A Star loses what made Natasha such a great character and, plainly, is a disappointing adaptation.
The Sun Is Also A Star (Book) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
The Sun Is Also A Star is a welcome change from the usual YA novel by addressing the idea of fate and taking it to task.
The Sun Is Also A Star: Pages 152 to 299 – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
We’re taking a huge leap, about 150 pages, which holds a HUGE amount of drama – and some good old fashion tension (partly of the sexual kind).
The Sun Is Also A Star: Pages 102 to 151 – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
Natasha begins to develop hope, but that is met with a few realizations, particularly with Daniel’s family, which could kill things like a relaxer.
The Sun Is Also A Star: Pages 51 to 101 – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
Natasha finds herself stalked by Daniel, yeah it’s one of those books, but he might just be growing on her.
The Sun Is Also A Star: Pages 1 to 50 – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
We begin The Sun Is Also A Star, learning about our leads and their families, alongside random people who’ll likely be cut from the movie.
Five Feet Apart (2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
Five Feet Apart not only delivers the expected tears but the kind of performances which legitimize the YA genre beyond predecessors.
Wayne: Season 1 – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
While compared to The End of The F***ing World, Wayne proves itself to be more than a distant, working class, American cousin.
Wayne: Season 1/ Episode 1 “Chapter One: Get Some Then” [Series Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Wayne may very well be the first show that makes you want to have YouTube Premium.
Sex Education: Season 1/ Episode 1 [Series Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Sex Education takes on the idea of being a teen sex comedy in ways you, surprisingly, may not have seen before.
Good Trouble: Season 1/ Episode 1 “DTLA” [Series Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Good Trouble, as The Fosters did, is charged with messages of equality mixed in with the relationship (platonic and otherwise) drama fans of its predecessor are used to.
Light As A Feather: Season 1/ Episode 1 “…Stiff As A Board” [Series Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Light as a Feather, thanks to the creepiness Haley Ramm brings, might become your new favorite Halloween fix.
The Hate U Give (Book) – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
The Hate U Give is the type of book which could prevent many from ever having the ability to say, “I don’t like to read.”
The Darkest Minds – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Outside of two moments in which the lead is sexually assaulted, and the protagonist being Black, The Darkest Minds is as generic as they come.
Leah on the Offbeat (Book) – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Leah on the Offbeat fills in a lot of the gaps and questions about Simon’s best friend Leah, as well as bring readers some bi-sexual representation.
Impulse: Season 1/ Episode 1 “Pilot” [Series Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Impulse is a weird mix of indie movie vibes, FreeForm teen angst, and CW’s love for superheroes.
All Summers End – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
All Summers End is the quintessential summer movie featuring a young love that fills your stomach with butterflies but is bittersweet.
The Kissing Booth – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
On one hand, The Kissing Booth can be seen as a conversation on a young woman’s autonomy. On the other, it is a simple, sweet, and kind of cheesy romantic comedy.
Leah On The Offbeat: Chapters 1 to 3 – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
It has been roughly a year since the events of the first book and now Leah is in the spotlight. Which may not be awkward for you but it is kind of awkward for her.
