Amandla Stenberg
‘Bodies Bodies Bodies’ Review: Get Triggered
When a group of rich 20-somethings plan a hurricane party at a remote family mansion, a party game turns deadly in this fresh and funny look at backstabbing, fake friends, and one party gone very, ver...
‘Dear Evan Hansen’ Review: Lacking In Perks
The film adaptation of the Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical about Evan Hansen, a high school senior with Social Anxiety disorder, and his journey of self-discovery and acceptance following the su...
TIFF 2021 Review: ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ Challenges The Stigma Of Mental Health
A high school senior suffers from social anxiety disorder which leads him to struggle at school. His journey of self-discovery and acceptance begins following the suicide of a fellow classmate...
Review: Performances And Empowerment Drive ‘The Hate U Give’
Putting a “young adult” label on something could give off a certain impression. The Hate U Give is based on a 2017 novel by Angie Thomas that has such a label. Of course, To Kill A Mockingbird is assi...
TIFF 2018 Review: The Hate U Give is Heart-Wrenching, Poignant and Raw.
Scott Menzel reviews The Hate U Give directed by George Tillman Jr.
TIFF 2018 Review: The Hate U Give
Ashley Menzel reviews "The Hate U Give" starring Amandla Stenberg, Russell Hornsby, and Regina Hall.
Review: A Wrinkle In ‘Darkest Minds’
It would be great to say the surge in popularity for YA book adaptations, specifically the science fiction stories, has led to plenty of excellent features. No doubt there is an audience for many of t...