Tag Archives: Teen Comedies

7 Pieces of: The Edge of Seventeen

Posted on November 18, 2016 by Denise

Nutshell: Forget what you’ve heard about this film, and how it’s sooooo close to teen comedies of the 80s and 90s.  It’s not.  There are laughs, sure.  But Seventeen is darker, and way more real.  Which is a good thing. … Continue reading →

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TrailerWatch: fantastic Red Band “The Edge of Seventeen” trailer kicks Hailee Steinfeld when she’s down

Posted on July 17, 2016 by Denise

There are always a slew of teen films hitting the multiplex.  Think I’m lying?  That’s probably because the majority of them aren’t worth noticing.  But this red-band trailer’s (spoiler: language!  Bra sighting!) tone makes me think of a lighter, more … Continue reading →

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Baltimore Screening Pass-palooza: The DUFF

Posted on January 24, 2015 by Denise

Like teen comedies like She’s All That, Mean Girls, Princess Diaries, or any other film where there’s a bunch of gorgeous girls and one that seems pushed to the side?  Wonder what would happen if that girl got the spotlight?  … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: The To-Do List

Posted on July 26, 2013 by Denise

Porky’s.  Fast Times at Ridgemont High.  Weird Science.  Stealing Beauty.  American Pie.  If there’s one thing a hollywood studio loves more than a money-making action blockbuster, it’s a movie about kids trying to get it on.  But most of the … Continue reading →

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