It’s one of the most common accusations levelled at teens, right after “they think they’re invincible.” Despite their lack of experience and sheltered lives, teens …
The Arrogance of Innocence
The Reunion
Nine years after the cancellation of the super teen sleuth, Veronica Mars series, the much-anticipated follow-up film hit theatres. The movie picks up Veronica’s story after …
Angst-Ridden Adolescent Diary Reading
A few weeks ago I took part in a social event titled “Angst-Ridden Adolescent Diary Reading.” I eagerly purchased a spot in this room at …
Dick-Alma Rules!
Netflix is great for letting you indulge in old favourites, suggesting terrible movies, and also providing access to sweet, foreign coming of age films you’d …
Whip It: Review
It’s such a pleasure to catch up on a movie you’d wanted to see ages ago and discover that it was well worth it. Whip …
On Pointe
My latest teen drama discovery is also, I’m delighted to say, my first Australian program. (I feel like I should get an English-speaking world TV …
The Spectacular Now
This summer, a string of coming of age/teen experience movies with an indie feel have filtered through my local independent cinema. Finally, I actually made …
Loving Life in Yop City
Aya is a beautiful graphic novel about three best friends, their families, and community in Yop City, a working class neighbourhood of Abidjan in the …
The Next Four Years
I’ve never been drawn to college shows the way that series set in high school pull me in. I think it’s probably because the college …
Identity Processing
There is no question that Buffy the Vampire Slayer is one of the best teen dramas. Or at least, there’s no question to those of us …