Tag Archives: angst

The Slumber Party (2023) Rated PG-13

Posted on August 17, 2023 by laurarachel4

A teen sleepover party goes awry as the guests become hypnotized and wake up with no memory of what happened the night before. Starring Darby Camp, Emmy Liu-Wang, and Alex Cooper Cohen. This film is The Hangover for teens. I … Continue reading →

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20th Century Women (2016) Rated R

Posted on June 11, 2023 by laurarachel4

The story of a teenage boy who is raised by multiple women in 1979. Starring Annette Bening, Elle Fanning, and Greta Gerwig. This is a coming-of-age film, but it falls short of connecting to teenage angst. The pacing is long … Continue reading →

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The Edge of Seventeen (2016) Rated R

Posted on March 22, 2023 by laurarachel4

High school life becomes unbearable when Nadine’s best friend starts dating her older brother. Starring Hailee Steinfeld, Haley Lu Richardson, and Blake Jenner. I don’t know why this film is so honored. For me, it left a bad taste in … Continue reading →

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NCIS (CBS) Rated TV-14

Posted on September 23, 2021 by laurarachel4

 Special agents from the Naval Criminal Investigative Service’s Washington, D.C., Major Case Response Team investigate crimes against military personnel. Starring Mark Harmon, David McCallum, and Sean Murray.  This show mixes military drama and police procedure. It is well-produced with humor, … Continue reading →

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Booksmart (2019) Rated R

Posted on September 21, 2019 by laurarachel4

Two academic-minded friends realize they should have partied more through high school. Starring Kaitlyn Dever, Beanie Feldstein, and Jessica Williams. This film tries to be a story about acceptance and high school angst, but it’s really about doing whatever you … Continue reading →

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This is Where I Leave You (2014) Rated R

Posted on May 21, 2015 by laurarachel4

When their father passes away, four siblings are forced to return home and spend a week together under the same roof. It is based on Jonathan Tropper’s book by the same name. Starring Jason Bateman, Tina Fey, Jane Fonda, Adam … Continue reading →

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