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“The Map of Tiny Perfect Things” can’t find its way around

The Map of Tiny Perfect Things
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Amazon’s “Groundhog Day” for teens tries its best, but goes too heavy on metaphors instead of plot.

Sean Price Posted on February 15, 2021February 15, 2021

Sundance 2021: “Try Harder!” is a real gem

Try Harder
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Debbie Lum’s engrossing documentary about scary-smart teens and the arduous college application process will make you both nostalgic for and glad to be done with high school.

Gena Radcliffe Posted on January 30, 2021January 30, 2021

Stranded teens wild out in Amazon’s survival drama “The Wilds”

The Wilds
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By stubbornly refusing to embrace subtlety or reject clichés, The Wilds ends up unapologetically great.

Tim Stevens Posted on December 11, 2020December 11, 2020

“Boys State” peers at the intersection of politics and masculinity

Boys State
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Young men wade into the waters of Trump-era politics, showing a haunting, hopeful glimpse of our political future.

Clint Worthington Posted on August 14, 2020August 14, 2020

Sixteen Candles at 35: A Bittersweet Birthday

Sixteen Candles
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Full of racist jokes & sexual assault subplots, John Hughes’ teen rom-com classic has aged like bad cheese. But is there anything worth saving about it?

Gena Radcliffe Posted on May 4, 2019August 7, 2020

Skate Kitchen Is a Sun-Baked Celebration of Realistic Adolescence

Skate Kitchen
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Crystal Moselle’s narrative debut brings her documentary sensibilities to a fun, heartfelt story featuring the real members of […]

Dusty Wilson Posted on August 10, 2018August 1, 2020
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