Coming of Age
Film News: But I’m A Cheerleader: The Director’s Cut is Coming Out this December
A naive teenager is sent to rehab camp when her straitlaced parents and friends suspect her of being a lesbian.
TIFF 2020 Review: ‘Concrete Cowboy’ Brings Pride To Urban Riders
The film is about a 15-year-old boy from Detroit who is sent to live with his estranged father in Philadelphia and learns about the local urban cowboys.
‘Unpregnant’ Review: An Angry, Clever Teen Comedy About Abortion
A 17-year old Missouri teen named Veronica discovers she has gotten pregnant, a development that threatens to end her dreams of matriculating at an Ivy League college, and the career that will follow.
Yes, God, Yes Review: A Charming and Authentic Tale of Sexual Discovery
After an innocent AOL chat turns racy, a Catholic teenager in the early 00s discovers masturbating and struggles to suppress her new urges in the face of eternal damnation.
Yes, God, Yes Exclusive Interview with Natalia Dyer
After an innocent AOL chat turns racy, a Catholic teenager in the early 00s discovers masturbating and struggles to suppress her new urges in the face of eternal damnation.
Review: ‘Big Time Adolescence’ Delivers Big Time Indie Comedy Vibes
Aaron Neuwirth reviews Big Time Adolescence, the comedy that gives Pete Davidson his first major leading role.
The New ‘Little Women’ Tells Its Own Old Story
Aaron Neuwirth reviews Little Women, the 2019 adaptation of the classic coming-of-age novel, from writer/director Greta Gerwig.
Review: The Humorous Diary Of ‘Jojo Rabbit’
Aaron Neuwirth reviews Jojo Rabbit, the World World II coming-of-age comedy about a boy who has Hitler as an imaginary friend but has his world turned upside down after meeting a Jewish girl.
SXSW 2019 Review: Olivia Wilde’s Booksmart is a Smart and Hysterical Love-Letter to Outcasts of All Ages.
Scott Menzel reviews "Booksmart," Olivia Wilde's feature directorial debut starring Beanie Feldstein and Kaitlyn Dever. The film premiere at SXSW 2019.