M Categories Movies Reviews April 8, 2022 Metal Lords can’t carry a tune, or a good story, in a bucket This heavy metal teen comedy is a colossal misallocation of characters and tone.
T Categories Movies Reviews February 10, 2022 The Sky is Everywhere is a sweetly imperfect teen romance Josephine Decker directs Grace Kaufman in a winning performance that rises above YA lit cliches & a questionable love triangle
A Categories Reviews TV January 22, 2022 Astrid & Lilly Save the World is familiar teen horror but deserves its chance to slay Syfy's new series is a shaky retread of Buffy in its early eps, but shows signs of promise.
O Categories Reviews TV October 7, 2021 One of Us Is Lying doesn’t quite have its story down yet Peacock's new teen drama-thriller One of Us Is Lying has promise but needs to shake its devotion to the source material's pacing.
N Categories Reviews TV July 12, 2021 Never Have I Ever is still just as insightful & funny in season 2 Netflix's teen dramedy addresses grief, culture shock and hormones with tenderness and empathy.
& Categories Reviews TV May 28, 2021 “Panic” wants to be the next “Riverdale” & it almost nails it Now streaming on Prime, Panic is a new series about doing what it takes to break free from your dead-end town without dying in the process.
& Categories Features Filmmaker of the Month Movies April 26, 2021 “The Outsiders” is a loving portrayal of young male vulnerability One of Coppola's most beloved films is a gentle look at teenage boys struggling in a world that has it out for them.
R Categories Anniversaries Movies March 29, 2021 Remembering the touching & tender “Lucas” The underrated teen comedy-drama about a lonely, lovelorn nerd turns 35 this year.
G Categories Reviews TV March 11, 2021 Gen Z gets another teen sex dramedy with “Generation” Co-created by a father and daughter duo, the new series on HBO Max starts on shaky ground, but shows promise.
T Categories Movies Reviews March 5, 2021 The spirited “Moxie” will charm its way into your life Amy Poehler directs a smart, insightful comedy about teen girls learning to embrace their power.
