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.

Sean (RJ Cyler), Carlos (Sebastian Chacon), Emma (Maddie Nichols), and Kunel (Donald Elise Watkins) in Sean's van

Movies | Positive (Worth Seeing) | Recommended (Movies)

Emergency (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)

Emergency taps into that innate feeling many Black Americans have about getting involved with certain people who automatically lead to suspicion and the police.

Movies | Positive (Worth Seeing)

The Royal Treatment (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)

New York Italians, mean French women, references to Aldovia and romance – The Royal Treatment is a fun new entry in Netflix’s Aldovia franchise.

Movies | Positive (Worth Seeing)

Stop-Zemlia (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)

In Stop-Zemlia, it feels like you learn so much yet so little, but considering the constant shifts in friendships and self-image as a teenager, it is almost fitting.

Mixed (Divisive) | Movies

The Free Fall (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)

At times confusing, but often disturbing, The Free Fall is a horror movie best watched at night and alone.

Movies | Positive (Worth Seeing)

Scream (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)

Despite a level of self-awareness that all may not enjoy, Scream does act as an excellent reminder on why only the horror genre can get away with “requels.”

Movies | Positive (Worth Seeing) | Recommended (Movies)

Belle (2021) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)

Belle touches your heart in every which way possible. Be it through song, exploring a person’s trauma, or by instilling hope that one day you may not move on but at least heal.