Tubi is pressing “start” on another Gen Z play, and this time the battlefield is digital, romantic, and a little bit ruthless. The free streaming platform from Fox Corporation is leveling up its YA slate with GAME ON, a romcom that swaps meet-cutes for match queues and heartbreak for headset
Let’s talk about one of my favorite films to come out of SXSW, Edie Arnold is a Loser. The story is a coming-of-age indie film that channels teenage alienation through the raw energy of punk. The story follows the shy Catholic School dork, Edie Arnold, who is dragged against her will to a punk
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Tubi’s Kissing Is the Easy Part is tapping into a genre many fans feel has been missing from the big screen: the heartfelt, funny, and deeply relatable coming-of-age romance. At the film’s recent red carpet premiere, the cast reflected on why teen rom-coms still matter, and why audiences of all
Netflix’s latest original series, Boots, has arrived, and it has truly exceeded my expectations. The series is based on Greg Cope White’s memoir "The Pink Marine" and follows the real-life story of a young gay man navigating the U.S. Marine Corps in the 1990s. That may not seem exciting or
The indie dramedy Pools dives deep into themes of grief and healing, but instead of drowning its audience in heavy melodrama, it finds surprising joy through friendship, laughter, and late-night adventure. Directed by Samuel Hayes, this coming-of-age film uses the swimming pool as both a literal
Writer/Director Nicholas Colia’s debut, Griffin in Summer, is the kind of indie gem that sneaks up on you with heart, humor, and just the right dose of awkwardness. It’s a fresh, funny, and surprisingly tender take on what it feels like to be young, ambitious, and a little too sure of yourself.
Prime Video is taking us back to the golden age of millennial summers with its brand-new coming-of-age series, The Runarounds. This feel-good drama follows a group of fresh high school graduates in Wilmington, North Carolina, who form a real rock band and chase stardom during one unforgettable
Netflix has released the highly anticipated first look at BOOTS, a powerful new coming-of-age series set in the intense and unpredictable world of the U.S. Marine Corps. Premiering October 9, the series stars Miles Heizer (13 Reasons Why), Liam Oh, Vera Farmiga (The Conjuring), Max Parker, and an
There was a time when the stoner comedy was a reliable genre, particularly among the coveted demographic of young men. I remember those late nights in the college dorm quite fondly. Up late working on a paper last minute, ready for the weekend, and a friend suggests ordering a pizza and popping in
It was just three years ago that the world was introduced to the magical world of The Super Mario Bros. Movie. That film was a runaway success at the box office and was surprisingly great, considering some of the gripes coming into it. Now, we're getting a sequel that is adapting one of the most
"Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair" is now available on Hulu. The title of the show really sells how fans of the franchise that ran from 2000 through 2006 should feel about the series. I promise I will explain. This "revival" brought back as many stars as they could, including Frankie
