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‘Everything’s Gonna Be Okay’ Celebrates the Continual Discovery of Identity
By Claire Davidson | “[Matilda represents] an understanding of autistic self-definition that is still cognizant of boundaries with others as much as any flawed teenager can be.”
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Growing Up (Or Not) in the Share-House on Screen
By Zoë Almeida Goodall | “Is share-housing a place where characters can grow up, or a place they have to leave in order to grow up – a transitional arrangement that must be abandoned once the characters are past a certain age?”
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The Unapologetic Queerness of ‘Generation’
By Arianne Binette | “Being queer in Generation is just part of life.”
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From Ugly Duckling to Swan: Limitations of the Teen Makeover Film
By Nuha Hassan | “These makeover films represent how female adolescents can become the embodiment of feminine beauty and desire. They work to conform to a reality that takes pleasure in viewing the female body as patriarchal objects, rather than accepting who they are before.”
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On Haircuts and Himbos
By Bailey Herdé | “This is the thing about Cappie that draws you in, more so than the charm, more so than the hair: he cares. And, unlike so many men his age — unlike so many men, period — he isn’t afraid to show it.”
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“They’re All Gonna Laugh at You”: The Cynicism of Adolescence in ‘Carrie’
By Samantha Vargas | “We know Carrie wants to fit in, but other than gain social acceptance, she doesn’t exist outside of the confines of her high school torment. In the realm of this film, Carrie simply exists to suffer, react, and then eventually burn out.”
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Teens, Dystopia, and the Art of Rebellion
By Georiga Davis | “If teenagers rebel, it is often against an older authority, whether it be their parents, their teachers or society itself … So, transferring this generational battle of power to the realm of dystopia – where these establishments reign supreme – only seems natural.”
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Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘Drivers License’ and High-School Era Nostalgia
By Isabella Rosete | “The careful intimacy evident in these varied approaches serves to render the suburban experience at once universal, and incredibly personal.”
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On Watching White Girls
By Sara Hashemi | “When you aren’t white and you’re looking to see yourself in these movies, watching them is like staring into a broken mirror. I’m searching for a reflection, but it can never be accurate.”
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“The brave may not live forever, but the cautious do not live at all”: Why Princess Mia belongs in the Marvel Cinematic Universe
By Samantha Vargas | “Just like every other Marvel figurehead, Mia’s strength comes from her inherent desire to help people beyond herself.”
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