Yellowjackets: The Unknown Through Lottie and the Use of Static
Lottie isn’t a power-hungry villain or a powerless victim. Rather she’s a complicated character that lives in the static of ‘Yellowjackets.’
Teen
Did Disney’s “The Slumber Party” Bring Back The DCOM?
The Disney Channel Original Movie made a huge impact on me and that’s why it was so fun for “The Slumber Party” to awaken my inner preteen now
“Aristotle and Dante” Director Aitch Alberto on Her Heartfelt Film
A beautiful, meditative film, “Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe” both is and is not the typical coming-of-age story.
“The Summer I Turned Pretty” Brought Us Together… Again
Growing up, my cousins and I devoured “The Summer I Turned Pretty” book series and now the show has us debating Belly’s choices again.
“An Unforgettable Year – Summer” Shows Truths About Carnival
In many ways a typical teen romance, “An Unforgettable Year – Summer” weaves in deeper themes by using Carnival as a connecting thread.
“Never Have I Ever” Taught Me How to Talk to My Mother
I never saw my particularly-fraught relationship with my Colombian immigrant mom represented, until I stumbled on “Never Have I Ever.”
SXSW’s “Sister & Sister” Captures the Loneliness of Teenage Years
‘Sister & Sister’ takes the longing of adolescence and hangs it over everything, bringing empathy, care, and warmth to its heroines.
Let’s Celebrate ‘Gossip Girl’ Luna La While We Can
Zión Moreno’s Luna La made the recently-canceled version of “Gossip Girl” my favorite – so let’s enjoy the two seasons we got of her!
‘Do Revenge’ Fixes the Problem with My Favorite 00s Teen Movies
‘Do Revenge’ is the perfect mix of everything my younger self wanted in a teen movie: impeccable outfits, drama, and a complex Latina lead.
‘Crush’ is the Queer Latina Representation I Needed as a Teen
‘Crush’ is a hilarious, heartwarming movie about embracing identity, being fearless, and letting go of fantasies—all in the name of queer love.