The Fosters is by and large a family drama with the major twist lying in the fact that this family not only includes five children, …
All The Conversations We Need To Have
“I’m a Man Now”
It has been over two years since I added The Kings of Summer to my “to watch” list of Summer Movies. I was fairly confident …
Finale Finality
Aside from the shows that are unexpectedly cancelled, or never get the chance to make a second season, there is usually some attempt to wrap …
Solitude and Adult Allies
Catching up on last summer’s (surprising plethora of) teen movies has offered an incredible variety of teen experiences. Coming of age can mean so many …
Milestones and Meaning
I’m not great at anniversaries. The 10 year anniversary of Mean Girls came and went along with dozens of write ups and Buzzfeed quizzes, while …
Potential Plot Does Not a Story Make
What kind of teenager walks into Paris Hilton’s house, lounges on her couch, dances on her stripper pole, and finally steals some purses, clothes, jewelry …
Deconstructing the Universal Experience: 21 Jump Street
It is impossible to try to describe what 21 Jump Street is about without making it sound much worse than it is. This is a movie …
Friend – shipping
Shippers have been around since long before the internet provided online community space that facilitated their congregation and naming. Cheering for romantic relationships, and particular …
Life Lessons After Class
Although teen television is generally set in or around a high school, rarely does the educational role of that environment take centre stage. As a …
Damn that Adorable Donna Reed Dress
It’s a fantastic first fight. Having dated for several weeks, Rory and Dean get into it over the stereotypical gender roles represented by the quintessential …