young adult

THE HUNGER GAMES: A Brief History Of YA Adaptations
THE HUNGER GAMES: A Brief History Of YA Adaptations

The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes and the rising popularity of YA, especially on TikTok, show that there is still a bright future ahead for YA adaptations.

LOVE IN TAIPEI: A Pleasant But Predictable YA Adaptation
LOVE IN TAIPEI: A Pleasant But Predictable YA Adaptation

Sweet if innocuous entertainment, Love in Taipei is pleasant but predictable.

SXSW Film Festival 2023, Report 2: WITH LOVE AND A MAJOR ORGAN, BROOKLYN 45 And MY DRYWALL COCOON
SXSW Film Festival 2023: WITH LOVE AND A MAJOR ORGAN, BROOKLYN 45 and MY DRYWALL COCOON

In my second report from this year’s SXSW, I dive into three more very unique titles including science fiction, teenage drama, and horror.

DO REVENGE: A Battlefield Of Adolescents
DO REVENGE: A Battlefield Of Adolescents

Do Revenge was a pleasant surprise, entertaining from start to finish.

SHADOW AND BONE: A Shining Adaptation
SHADOW AND BONE: A Shining Adaptation

While it takes the series a few episodes to find its footing, it eventually settles into an even pace, supported by the strong performances and adaptation.

THE SINNERS: A Deadly Debut
THE SINNERS: A Deadly Debut

Though bloated at times, The Sinners is a deeply layered and nuanced film that finds as much strength in what is not discussed as in what is.

THE MAP OF TINY PERFECT THINGS: Full Of Tropes Yet It Still Works
THE MAP OF TINY PERFECT THINGS: Full Of Tropes Yet It Still Works

Despite its conventional, problematic, and at-times tedious first half, The Map of Tiny Perfect Things finds its footing delivery emotionally rewarding.

CHILLING ADVENTURES OF SABRINA Season 4: A Weak Season Brings A Surprisingly Emotional Goodbye
CHILLING ADVENTURES OF SABRINA Season 4: A Weak Season Brings A Surprisingly Emotional Goodbye

While a bit shaky at times, the Chilling Adventures of Sabrina brought a unique perspective I hope future inductions will honor.

TERRACE HOUSE PART THREE
TERRACE HOUSE TOKYO 2019-2020 PART 3: Hearts Bent, Boundaries Broken

In Part Three of Terrace House Tokyo, there are twelve different people living in the house throughout the twelve episodes, and there is just too much content to focus on.

ON MY BLOCK Season 3: The Kids Are Not Alright
ON MY BLOCK Season 3: The Kids Are Not Alright

If in the end there will be no fourth season for On My Block, the ending of season three is still pretty much a perfect closure.

TO ALL THE BOYS: PS. I STILL LOVE YOU: Can’t Quite Recapture The Magic
TO ALL THE BOYS: PS. I STILL LOVE YOU: Can’t Quite Recapture The Magic

Lara Jean Covey is back and more relationship trouble is ahead for her, but the sequel feels like a missed opportunity. Maria Lattila reviews.

CHILLING ADVENTURES OF SABRINA Season 3: A Bloated Third Venture To Hell & Back
CHILLING ADVENTURES OF SABRINA Season 3: A Bloated Third Venture To Hell & Back

Chilling Adventures of Sabrina didn’t quite deliver on all fronts, deploying more inspiration from Riverdale — a decision that ultimately backfires.

TERRACE HOUSE TOKYO 2019-2020 PART ONE: A Pleasant Japanese Journey With A Few Surprises

So far, this season of Terrace House Tokyo has had a mixed bag, and it really doesn’t seem like anyone is close to accomplishing their stated goals.

FRANCES HA and How To Navigate Your 20s
FRANCES HA and How To Navigate Your 20s

Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach’s Frances Ha perfectly represents the complexities of your 20s. Read why the film is such an accurate portrait.

How The Token LGBT High School Character Has Evolved
How The Token LGBTQ High School Character Has Evolved

From being a mere dark joke to being a mere character choice, LGBTQ characters in teen films have completely transformed.